Water Treatment Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), ADEQ regulations, and local environmental requirements.
• Manage regulatory permits, including AZPDES/NPDES discharge permits and drinking water system compliance requirements.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, sampling programs, compliance reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions with ADEQ, EPA, and local authorities.
• Investigate permit exceedances, compliance concerns, and environmental incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with water quality standards, public notification requirements, Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), and water safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain environmental compliance programs, policies, and training initiatives.
• Support capital projects and operational teams by ensuring environmental and regulatory requirements are incorporated into facility upgrades and system improvements.
• Track regulatory changes and implement processes to maintain ongoing compliance.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience within water treatment, wastewater treatment, water utilities, or related industries.
• Experience managing environmental permits, regulatory reporting, inspections, and compliance programs.

Strong knowledge of:

• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA) ADEQ water
• Wastewater regulations AZPDES/NPDES permitting Water quality compliance and public health requirements

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Arizona Water or Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP).
• Experience working directly with municipal water utilities, wastewater treatment plants, or industrial water systems.