Assistant Director Fuel Systems Compliance -East
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Fuel Systems Compliance leads the company's fuel compliance program and Field Compliance Inspection team. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations covering underground and petroleum storage tanks, fuel systems, environmental programs, testing, and regulatory reporting. The position represents the company to regulatory agencies and drives inspection quality, corrective actions, risk mitigation, and fuel-system compliance across the store network. The Assistant Director manages inspection schedules, findings, corrective actions, compliance records, regulatory reporting, fuel-system testing and preventive maintenance programs, operator certifications, fuel release response, and fuel-system projects. The role also coordinates contractors and vendors and partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental teams. It reports directly to Fuel Compliance Leadership and directly manages Field Compliance Inspectors. The schedule is standard business hours Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on business needs and occasional after-hours support for regulatory incidents or emergencies. Travel to retail locations throughout the network is required, including occasional overnight travel. The role includes site inspections and physical activity such as lifting up to 25 pounds and prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer use.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience managing fuel-system compliance, environmental compliance, or regulatory programs.
- Experience leading field-based teams in a multi-site environment.
- Knowledge of UST/PST regulations, release detection programs, testing requirements, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Advanced knowledge of fuel-system regulations, UST/PST compliance, and environmental requirements.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and compliance management systems.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to conduct retail-site inspections and travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working with TCEQ, NMED, STEERS, TITAN, and related compliance systems.
- Current or previous Class A and Class B Operator Certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Field Compliance Inspectors.
- Establish inspection schedules, priorities, procedures, and performance expectations.
- Review inspection findings and ensure corrective actions are completed and documented.
- Monitor compliance trends and implement preventative measures to reduce risk.
- Represent the company with regulatory agencies, including TCEQ, NMED, and other state and local authorities.
- Maintain registrations, permits, certifications, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Keep compliance records, testing documentation, and financial assurance records current and audit-ready.
- Coordinate regulatory investigations, inspections, and corrective-action responses.
- Manage release detection programs, including SIR and interstitial monitoring.
- Administer annual testing and preventive maintenance compliance programs.
- Maintain Class A and Class B Operator certification requirements and coordinate training and certification tracking.
- Oversee fuel metering and quality compliance requirements, registrations, and calibrations.
- Coordinate fuel release reporting, investigations, remediation activities, and regulatory communication.
- Maintain environmental incident, corrective-action, and closure documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental teams to minimize compliance risks.
- Coordinate fuel-system repair, replacement, and dispenser upgrade projects.
- Support fuel-system standards development for new construction and remodel projects.
- Manage contractors, testing vendors, schedules, documentation, and project close-out requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, asset integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee contractor and vendor performance related to fuel compliance activities.
- Travel to retail locations and conduct site inspections as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
