Compliance Manager, (A264110-3), 210, Administration & General

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures water and wastewater plants, facilities, and related utility infrastructure projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and departmental standards. Develops quality assurance standards and processes to support regulatory compliance, project consistency, and accountability. Assists the Engineering Division with technical review, project coordination, and problem resolution for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, including projects identified through the Capital Improvement Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Engineering, or relate field.
At least seven (7) years of experience in accounting, auditing, management, finance, or related field.
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of water and wastewater equipment, processes, and operations
Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
Knowledge of utility infrastructure systems and long-range planning
Knowledge of CIP alignment, GIS integration, data interpretation, and scenario modeling
Knowledge of interdepartmental coordination and consultant contract management.
Knowledge of technical review of project deliverables and effective communication with consultants, staff, management, and stakeholders.
Knowledge of population growth modeling, hydrological analysis, regulatory forecasting, and the use of Excel, GIS, lnfoWater, Cit-E-Bid, and lnfoAsset platforms.
Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
Skill in customer service delivery
Skill in organization and time management
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to project a positive and professional image for the city of Laredo
Ability to advise, lead, and support others
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
Ensures departmental divisions are equipped with tools and training necessary to perform day to day functions and plants remain compliant with state laws and regulations.
Assists engineering division as needed.
Reviews requests for quotes (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP); evaluates and redlines plans provided by engineers.
Leads utility master planning, long-range capital planning, and strategic infrastructure planning efforts for the Utilities Department.
Provides administrative and technical support for the Utilities Department Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Coordinates project activities among Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Legal, consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, city departments, developers, and public stakeholders.
Facilitates cross-departmental and consultant coordination to support long-term utility planning, infrastructure improvements, and project delivery.
Applies technical and strategic knowledge to coordinate long-term utility planning, asset management, capital project tracking, and infrastructure reporting.
Supports long-range capital planning efforts through data collection, project tracking, asset information management, benchmarking, and infrastructure performance reporting.
Develops and maintains forecasting models for system growth, water demand, regulatory trends, land use changes, zoning, population data, and growth projections.
Oversees demand forecasting, modeling, system growth projections, and updates to master planning documents and system studies.
Evaluates infrastructure capacity, level-of-service metrics, asset conditions, sustainability performance indicators, and infrastructure resiliency needs.
Aligns capital investments with long-term system needs, funding priorities, infrastructure capacity, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
Assists with the preparation, processing, and administration of RFQs, RFPs, RFBs, CMAR contracts, bid documents, professional service agreements, construction contracts, contract amendments, and change orders.
Maintains project records, contract files, procurement documentation, compliance reports, databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitors project schedules, milestones, budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, funding sources, deliverables, permits, insurance certificates, bonds, and closeout documentation.
Reviews contractor pay applications, consultant invoices, quantity verifications, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with contract requirements.
Prepares and presents technical reports, CIP reports, budget documents, presentations, agenda items, dashboard reports, and supporting materials for management, boards, committees, City Council, TCEQ, and other stakeholders.
Integrates cross-departmental data and communicates project impacts, planning assumptions, infrastructure needs, and strategic recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Assists billing and meter reading division.
Provides customer service, analyzes and adjusts billing contracts as needed.
Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, and follows up on action items related to capital projects, utility planning, and departmental initiatives.
Conducts and supports public engagement for long-range plans, master plan updates, funding prioritization, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Supports funding prioritization through scenario modeling, benchmarking tools, data validation, asset management frameworks, and capital planning analysis.
Assists in monitoring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, funding requirements, procurement policies, technical specifications, engineering standards, and contractual obligations.
Responds to requests for information from internal divisions, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, developers, stakeholders, and the public.
Frequently collaborates with consultants, public stakeholders, city departments, regulatory agencies, and external partners to communicate complex initiatives across diverse audiences.
Provides strategic input on utility planning, infrastructure resiliency, capital project priorities, funding needs, and long-term system improvements.
Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.
Performs related work as required.