Compliance Coordinator

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

5d•$90,184 - $125,615•Hybrid

About The Position

Enforces the MWRA's regulations, permits, orders and other requirements on industrial pre-treatment and gains compliance of violators by writing, issuing, and following up on formal enforcement notices and orders, and by working cooperatively with the regulated community. The MWRA delivers some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, or a related engineering or science field
At least three (3) years experience in industrial pretreatment, an environmental regulatory program or related field
Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Position may be eligible for telework up to 50% of the work week after an initial waiting period.
Knowledge and understanding of environmental engineering, science, law, policy, and practice related to industrial wastewater treatment, discharge and regulation.
Ability to negotiate and reach agreement in an enforcement setting and to work with attorneys.
Familiarity with computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other information systems, and ability to perform data analyses.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with other TRAC staff to identify instances of noncompliance with MWRA regulations, permits, orders and other requirements and to determine the appropriate responses to the noncompliance; initiates the formal enforcement process when appropriate and consistent with TRAC procedures.
Writes and issues formal enforcement notices and orders that meet programmatic and legal requirements in order to enforce the MWRA's regulations, permits, orders, and other requirements and gain the compliance of violators.
Manages an enforcement caseload and follows up with sewer users to ensure that compliance is achieved and maintained.
Conducts meetings and negotiates with the sewer users and their consultants to resolve instances of noncompliance and appeals of enforcement notices and orders.
Works with other TRAC and MWRA staff and staff of other agencies on enforcement cases and on cases referred for criminal and civil prosecution to the Office of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney.
Coordinates with staff to provide assistance, including toxic use reduction support, to permitted users to help them gain and maintain compliance.
Reviews plans and specifications for industrial treatment facilities, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, to ensure conformance to accepted engineering practices, and explores opportunities for pollution prevention and source reduction action by violators and other sewer discharges.
Coordinates with other TRAC staff on innovative and alternative methods to gain compliance.
Participates actively in TRAC multi-disciplinary work groups.
Maintains accurate and current information relating to enforcement on TRAC databases.
Drafts reports, memoranda and other documents.
Performs other related duties as required.