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City of Avondale, AZ · 1 month ago

Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor

Avondale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Avondale is currently seeking a Water Quality & Compliance Supervisor to join the Public Works Department. This role involves overseeing staff and activities related to water quality, permit compliance, and environmental programs, while ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

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 the 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, but not limited to, 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 the staff hiring process, training and supervision of employees within the Water Quality and Compliance 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 and working in a safe manner with members of the Water Quality and Compliance team and with others working in and for the City

Monitors existing and proposed changes to water quality statutes, rules, regulations and policies to determine the potential 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 per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (PFAS)

Provides updates and recommendations to City Management & City Council on water quality issues including regulatory trends, resource acquisitions, anticipated expenditures and more

Manages water quality and compliance by tracking development permit requirements, communicating with other City divisions and departments

Tracks permits utilizing the City’s software and recommends process improvements to management

Assists with select sampling of new water mains in coordination with the Engineering Department

Responds to water quality-related issues, 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/or 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 necessary functions of the water quality division

Acts as a liaison between the city and regulatory agencies regarding water quality-related issues

Prepares and delivers professional level 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

Qualification

Water Quality ManagementPermit ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsSupervisory ExperienceADEQ Grade III CertificationWater Production PrinciplesWater Distribution SystemsGroundwater RechargeBackflow PreventionCompliance SamplingBiological ProcessesChemical ProcessesStormwater ManagementWastewater TreatmentPublic EducationAnalytical SkillsTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

A minimum of an associate's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, or similar water or similar water or wastewater related field

Must have a broad knowledge of municipal Public Works activities and a specific knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act

Must have a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of water production, water distribution systems, groundwater recharge, backflow prevention, compliance sampling, biological and chemical processes as it relates 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, which include experience administering drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater regulatory programs

A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience, which may run concurrently with technical experience listed above

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

A valid Arizona Driver's License is required

Work requires the ability to read various documents, memos and reports from other departments, regulatory agencies and vendors

Must be able to read and interpret laws regulating municipal water operations, complex chemical, biological, mechanical and regulatory reports or specifications

College level math to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, financial formulas, unit conversions and projections

Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper grammar; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and observe, review and provide meaningful feedback on the work of others to ensure conformance to standards

Work requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluating judgment

Developing and implementing specific water quality, industrial pretreatment, backflow, cross connection and groundwater recharge strategies and programs

Preparing budget estimates and controlling expenditures, coordinating long-range division plans for enhanced water quality programs

Responsible for the Water Quality & Compliance budget preparation and management

Reviews and approves expenditures of budgeted funds for the division and prepares recommendations for department and/or city-wide regulatory program expenditures

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of multiple direct reports, including making decisions on hiring, employee development, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed

Employee normally performs the duty assignment according to independent judgment, requesting managerial assistance and approval intermittently

Assignments are reviewed upon completion and performance is reviewed with feedback

This position will provide team leadership to staff through work direction, aid staff in troubleshooting division issues, make recommendations to management regarding program direction, negotiate with and report to outside agencies and regulators and make formal presentations to city management and elected officials

The position frequently works with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations, local, state and federal agencies

Must have a positive attitude, team-oriented mindset and well-established leadership skills

Employee must maintain regular in-person attendance