American Water · 4 days ago
Manager Water Quality & Environmental Compliance
Woodridge, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Water is a leading company in water utility services, and they are seeking a Manager for Water Quality & Environmental Compliance. This role involves overseeing compliance with drinking water practices and environmental regulations in the Northern IL region, while acting as a subject matter expert and maintaining liaisons with regulatory officials and company personnel.
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Responsibilities
Initiates and controls the State drinking water program for the Northern Region of IL, including oversight of all required monitoring and reporting of sample results required under the Safe Drinking Water Act and/or Clean Water Act
Assists BD team with the integration of acquisitions
Keeps informed about upcoming regulations and prepares the state to be in compliance
Ensures that the environmental program requirements are met in accordance with the Environmental Management Plans
Main liaison with the Central Lab and 3rd party labs
Coordinates resolution of compliance issues with State regulatory personnel and applicable Water Quality and Environmental Compliance staff
Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on environmental activities
Assists the state water quality team in reviewing data to proactively advise on operational and capital improvement changes needed to ensure compliance with health-based regulatory limits. May collaborate with other states similarly
Assists in reviewing and determining the impact on company activities from existing and proposed regulations at the local, state and federal level
Assists with the execution of departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies
Assures that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to environmental compliance are adhered to including those involving health and safety, affirmative action, corporate responsibility and labor relations
Qualification
Required
Establishes the day-to-day management of personnel and implementation of drinking water practices and environmental rules and regulations for the Northern IL region to ensure compliance with pertinent state and federal regulations
Subject matter expert for state and federal regulations as they relate to drinking water and wastewater compliance
Maintains liaisons with individuals within and outside of the organization - key regulatory officials and company personnel
Responsible for acting independently on technical and environmental matters
Initiates and controls the State drinking water program for the Northern Region of IL, including oversight of all required monitoring and reporting of sample results required under the Safe Drinking Water Act and/or Clean Water Act
Assists BD team with the integration of acquisitions
Keeps informed about upcoming regulations and prepares the state to be in compliance
Ensures that the environmental program requirements are met in accordance with the Environmental Management Plans
Main liaison with the Central Lab and 3rd party labs
Coordinates resolution of compliance issues with State regulatory personnel and applicable Water Quality and Environmental Compliance staff
Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on environmental activities
Assists the state water quality team in reviewing data to proactively advise on operational and capital improvement changes needed to ensure compliance with health-based regulatory limits
May collaborate with other states similarly
Assists in reviewing and determining the impact on company activities from existing and proposed regulations at the local, state and federal level
Assists with the execution of departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies
Assures that policies, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives related to environmental compliance are adhered to including those involving health and safety, affirmative action, corporate responsibility and labor relations
Knowledge of science, theory and application of water treatment and operations, water quality monitoring and quality assurance programs
Must possess knowledge of current and emerging environmental issues and environmental regulations impacting water resources and facility operations
Knowledge of industry trade organizations to include participation in related activities aimed at improving environmental program awareness and stewardship opportunities
Must understand company goals and objectives, policies, procedures and business plans
A minimum of 5 years experience, depending on the level of the position in environmental management, project planning or other public programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced expertise in Excel
15% Travel required for meetings and trainings
Valid Driver's License with clean MVR
Onsite Field and office environment
Decision Quality
Develops Talent
Drives Engagement
Plans, Aligns, & Directs
Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
Self-Awareness
Preferred
Bachelors in Science, Chemistry, or Biology preferred or equivalent experience
Experience in the management of people, processes, technologies and budgets preferred
Class A Water Operator License and/or Class 1 Wastewater Operator license preferred
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (15)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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