Regulatory Compliance Advisor (Vacancy)

This full‑time position provides regulatory guidance and support in all matters pertaining to environmental and regulatory compliance associated with operations and facilities at Columbus Water & Power (CWP). It coordinates the development, maintenance, and implementation of procedures, guidelines, and documentation to assist CWP operations in maintaining compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permit requirements, and city policy. The role ensures that all required permits, permit amendments, and variances are obtained and that all reporting requirements, certifications, reports, and notifications are completed and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements. It works with operational groups and CWP locations to build, maintain, train on, and update a comprehensive environmental management process compliant with laws and industry best practices. Responsibilities Establish, maintain, and implement processes, procedures, and documentation to assist all operations in maintaining full compliance with all environmental laws, regulations, permit requirements and conditions, and city policy. Monitor regulatory rules, legislative development, and court decisions for relevance to departmental operations; assist department in developing responses to draft or proposed legislation. Develop and update various environmental specific online training modules for Public Utilities employees and maintain training distribution lists. Perform liaison functions with regulatory agencies and management staff to address methods, policies, reporting requirements, and regulatory concerns. Interface with the Ohio EPA and other regulatory agencies concerning permits, inspections, audits, enforcement, and project and policy matters. Supervise assigned staff; conduct performance evaluations, approve leave requests, and initiate discipline. Ensure that all required permits and permit amendments and variances are obtained and are consistent with all regulatory requirements. Monitor and ensure all departmental reporting requirements, certifications, reports, and notifications are completed and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements. Perform audits of environmental compliance and prepare reports; assess operational practices at facilities and make recommendations; monitor implementation of resolutions to bring operational practices into compliance. Conduct regular site visits to complete air emission surveys, present environmental compliance information to staff, conduct various environmental trainings, and ensure that compliance is being maintained. Prepare oral presentations, comments, and testimony for public hearings or regulatory agencies. Develop permit strategies and negotiate for the most effective and efficient means to ensure compliance. Recommend operational practices to ensure compliance. Assist in the development of work plans to meet future regulatory obligations. Qualifications Possession of a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience regulating or ensuring regulatory compliance in an industry subject to significant environmental regulations. Substitution(s): A master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience; a doctoral or law degree in a relevant field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Columbus