City of Avondale
Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor
City of Avondale, Avondale, Arizona, United States, 85323
Overview
The City of Avondale is seeking a Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor to join the Public Works Department. The Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor performs professional level supervisory duties in the areas of water quality, permit compliance, pretreatment, cross connection control and stormwater, overseeing staff and activities within the division including planning, scheduling, coordination, administrative duties and adherence to safety policies. Under the general supervision of the Water Resources Manager, this position is responsible for establishing goals and objectives for the division and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local water regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) and Aquifer Protection Permit (APP). Work functions include program development and management, assistance with code and permit development, budget tracking, compliance software management, water quality reporting, development of operational strategies, employee supervision, public education and any duties assigned. The Water Quality and Compliance Supervisor serves as a liaison to other City divisions and departments, contractors, consultants, customers and vendors. The position is required to independently interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, statutes and policies. The incumbent will research, analyze and prepare program data for compliance and will evaluate, interpret and comply with Federal, State, and County requirements as they pertain to environmental programs and management. Analyzes, monitors, updates and maintains data and documentation as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Ensures the City meets all requirements and maintains compliance with legislation such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Oversees compliance sampling, testing, quality assurance, reporting, implementation of SOPs and compliance strategies to ensure accurate and timely completion of compliance activities. Oversees the development and implementation of the pretreatment program, cross-connection control program and stormwater program. Guides the development of codes and code revisions, SOPs, permit applications, compliance software and process improvements for these programs. Leads or contributes to the reporting and renewal efforts for critical permits and/or reports on City operations with respect to water quality. Expected permits and reports include, but are not limited to, the AZPDES Permit, Aquifer Protection Permit, Discharge Monitoring Report, Self-Monitoring Report Form, Underground Storage Facility Permit, Water Storage Permits, Consumer Confidence Report, Annual Withdrawal Report and other permits/reports from entities such as Central Arizona Project, Salt River Project, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Supervises and provides leadership to the Water Quality and Compliance staff, including Environmental Technicians and Environmental Coordinators. Participates in staff hiring, training and supervision within the division. Provides employee performance reviews, mentorship, education and makes improvement recommendations as required. Encourages employee development opportunities where available. Plans and prioritizes divisional goals, with an emphasis on developing staff to take ownership and accountability for their respective programs. Prioritizes and promotes safety in the workplace. Monitors existing and proposed changes to water quality statutes, rules, regulations and policies to determine impact on the City. Reviews City policies and procedures and ensures compliance by making appropriate adjustments. Establishes guides and procedures for meeting new water quality requirements such as the Lead & Copper Rule Revision and emerging contaminants like PFAS. Provides updates and recommendations to City Management & City Council on water quality issues including regulatory trends, resource acquisitions and anticipated expenditures. Manages water quality and compliance by tracking development permit requirements, communicating with other City divisions and departments. Tracks permits using the City’s software and recommends process improvements. Assists with select sampling of new water mains in coordination with the Engineering Department. Responds to water quality-related issues and inquiries from the public, and organizes field investigations. Provides thorough and clear correspondence on these issues to executive management and coordinates with operational divisions to seek solutions based on technical principles. Supports staff with field efforts such as inspections, sampling, water leaks, and backflow assembly testing as necessary. Prepares and administers the annual Water Quality Division budget. Monitors and forecasts expenditures, presents proposals for approval, authorizes payments and makes required budget adjustments. Monitors, adjusts and makes recommendations on staffing to perform the division’s necessary functions. Acts as a liaison between the city and regulatory agencies regarding water quality-related issues. Prepares and delivers professional presentations to the department and/or helps prepare and deliver presentations to city leadership, outside agencies, professional organizations and the general public. Assists with the implementation and tracking of strategic initiatives as they relate to Public Works and the City’s adopted strategic plan. Assists with other Department objectives and goals as necessary. Oversees operations, maintenance, and scheduling of the Avondale Mobile Drinking Water Trailer ("Tap Trailer") for use during City of Avondale events. Qualifications
A minimum of an associate’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, or similar water or wastewater related field. Broad knowledge of municipal Public Works activities and a specific knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of water production, water distribution systems, groundwater recharge, backflow prevention, compliance sampling, biological and chemical processes as they relate to drinking water, industrial pretreatment, storm water management and wastewater treatment. A minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in enforcing or complying with Federal, State and local environmental regulations, including experience administering drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater regulatory programs. A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience (may run concurrently with technical experience). An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade III Certification in any two of the four ADEQ categories of Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment is required at the time of hire and must be kept current throughout employment. The following certifications are preferred but not required: Stormwater Inspection (NPDES), Cross Connection Control Specialist (American Backflow Prevention Association) and/or Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) and any ADEQ Certifications above Grade III. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required. Must be able to read and interpret laws regulating municipal water operations and complex reports; college-level math and ability to prepare written documents with proper grammar; effective verbal and written communication; and ability to provide feedback to ensure standards. Experience developing and implementing specific water quality, industrial pretreatment, backflow, cross connection and groundwater recharge strategies and programs; budgeting experience; coordination of long-range division plans. Responsible for Water Quality & Compliance budget preparation and management; review and approve expenditures and prepare recommendations for department/city-wide expenditures. Experience in managing and monitoring the performance of multiple direct reports, including hiring decisions, development, evaluating objectives, and realigning staffing as needed. Ability to lead, troubleshoot division issues, negotiate with outside agencies and regulators, and make formal presentations to city management and elected officials. Willingness to work with external professionals and organizations; positive attitude, team orientation and established leadership skills. Must maintain regular in-person attendance.
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The City of Avondale is seeking a Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor to join the Public Works Department. The Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor performs professional level supervisory duties in the areas of water quality, permit compliance, pretreatment, cross connection control and stormwater, overseeing staff and activities within the division including planning, scheduling, coordination, administrative duties and adherence to safety policies. Under the general supervision of the Water Resources Manager, this position is responsible for establishing goals and objectives for the division and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local water regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) and Aquifer Protection Permit (APP). Work functions include program development and management, assistance with code and permit development, budget tracking, compliance software management, water quality reporting, development of operational strategies, employee supervision, public education and any duties assigned. The Water Quality and Compliance Supervisor serves as a liaison to other City divisions and departments, contractors, consultants, customers and vendors. The position is required to independently interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, statutes and policies. The incumbent will research, analyze and prepare program data for compliance and will evaluate, interpret and comply with Federal, State, and County requirements as they pertain to environmental programs and management. Analyzes, monitors, updates and maintains data and documentation as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Ensures the City meets all requirements and maintains compliance with legislation such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Oversees compliance sampling, testing, quality assurance, reporting, implementation of SOPs and compliance strategies to ensure accurate and timely completion of compliance activities. Oversees the development and implementation of the pretreatment program, cross-connection control program and stormwater program. Guides the development of codes and code revisions, SOPs, permit applications, compliance software and process improvements for these programs. Leads or contributes to the reporting and renewal efforts for critical permits and/or reports on City operations with respect to water quality. Expected permits and reports include, but are not limited to, the AZPDES Permit, Aquifer Protection Permit, Discharge Monitoring Report, Self-Monitoring Report Form, Underground Storage Facility Permit, Water Storage Permits, Consumer Confidence Report, Annual Withdrawal Report and other permits/reports from entities such as Central Arizona Project, Salt River Project, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Supervises and provides leadership to the Water Quality and Compliance staff, including Environmental Technicians and Environmental Coordinators. Participates in staff hiring, training and supervision within the division. Provides employee performance reviews, mentorship, education and makes improvement recommendations as required. Encourages employee development opportunities where available. Plans and prioritizes divisional goals, with an emphasis on developing staff to take ownership and accountability for their respective programs. Prioritizes and promotes safety in the workplace. Monitors existing and proposed changes to water quality statutes, rules, regulations and policies to determine impact on the City. Reviews City policies and procedures and ensures compliance by making appropriate adjustments. Establishes guides and procedures for meeting new water quality requirements such as the Lead & Copper Rule Revision and emerging contaminants like PFAS. Provides updates and recommendations to City Management & City Council on water quality issues including regulatory trends, resource acquisitions and anticipated expenditures. Manages water quality and compliance by tracking development permit requirements, communicating with other City divisions and departments. Tracks permits using the City’s software and recommends process improvements. Assists with select sampling of new water mains in coordination with the Engineering Department. Responds to water quality-related issues and inquiries from the public, and organizes field investigations. Provides thorough and clear correspondence on these issues to executive management and coordinates with operational divisions to seek solutions based on technical principles. Supports staff with field efforts such as inspections, sampling, water leaks, and backflow assembly testing as necessary. Prepares and administers the annual Water Quality Division budget. Monitors and forecasts expenditures, presents proposals for approval, authorizes payments and makes required budget adjustments. Monitors, adjusts and makes recommendations on staffing to perform the division’s necessary functions. Acts as a liaison between the city and regulatory agencies regarding water quality-related issues. Prepares and delivers professional presentations to the department and/or helps prepare and deliver presentations to city leadership, outside agencies, professional organizations and the general public. Assists with the implementation and tracking of strategic initiatives as they relate to Public Works and the City’s adopted strategic plan. Assists with other Department objectives and goals as necessary. Oversees operations, maintenance, and scheduling of the Avondale Mobile Drinking Water Trailer ("Tap Trailer") for use during City of Avondale events. Qualifications
A minimum of an associate’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, or similar water or wastewater related field. Broad knowledge of municipal Public Works activities and a specific knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of water production, water distribution systems, groundwater recharge, backflow prevention, compliance sampling, biological and chemical processes as they relate to drinking water, industrial pretreatment, storm water management and wastewater treatment. A minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in enforcing or complying with Federal, State and local environmental regulations, including experience administering drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater regulatory programs. A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience (may run concurrently with technical experience). An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade III Certification in any two of the four ADEQ categories of Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment is required at the time of hire and must be kept current throughout employment. The following certifications are preferred but not required: Stormwater Inspection (NPDES), Cross Connection Control Specialist (American Backflow Prevention Association) and/or Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) and any ADEQ Certifications above Grade III. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required. Must be able to read and interpret laws regulating municipal water operations and complex reports; college-level math and ability to prepare written documents with proper grammar; effective verbal and written communication; and ability to provide feedback to ensure standards. Experience developing and implementing specific water quality, industrial pretreatment, backflow, cross connection and groundwater recharge strategies and programs; budgeting experience; coordination of long-range division plans. Responsible for Water Quality & Compliance budget preparation and management; review and approve expenditures and prepare recommendations for department/city-wide expenditures. Experience in managing and monitoring the performance of multiple direct reports, including hiring decisions, development, evaluating objectives, and realigning staffing as needed. Ability to lead, troubleshoot division issues, negotiate with outside agencies and regulators, and make formal presentations to city management and elected officials. Willingness to work with external professionals and organizations; positive attitude, team orientation and established leadership skills. Must maintain regular in-person attendance.
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