COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR

City of Amarillo

About The Position

The City of Amarillo is seeking a highly organized, knowledgeable, and professional Compliance Supervisor to support current operations and the continued advancement of permitting compliance in the Industrial Pretreatment and Stormwater Management programs. The position supervises Compliance Investigators conducting inspection and monitoring activities related to the operation and maintenance of the City’s TPDES permits. It provides hands-on training, guidance, and direction to promote consistent, high-quality regulatory compliance and operational excellence while protecting environmental and public health. The Compliance Supervisor oversees regulatory-mandated monitoring and inspection activities involving potential pollutants entering publicly owned treatment works or local waterways through stormwater runoff. The role conducts and reviews inspections, investigations, sampling, reports, and records; coordinates monitoring schedules and program activities; supports hazardous-waste response and household hazardous waste operations; and helps prepare permits and annual program reports. This position is designated as weather-essential personnel and requires on-call availability for storm event sampling and hazardous waste response.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in water, wastewater, stormwater, or a related field.
HAZWOPER, First Aid, and CPR certifications are required within 90 days of employment.
Must work to obtain a “D” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate.
Must be available on call for storm event sampling and hazardous waste response.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, principles, and procedures.
Ability to operate flow meters and automated samplers.
Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
Ability to use computers for data entry and word processing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly; walk, climb, stand, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, talk, make rational decisions, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including conditions that may be hazardous and very offensive, and routinely use personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and oversee permit compliance activities performed by Compliance Investigators.
Provide formal, documented training in industrial pretreatment inspections and investigations, SWP3 inspections, construction site inspections, industrial monitoring, and stormwater sampling.
Coordinate with the Permit Compliance Manager and Compliance Coordinators to plan, assess, and execute compliance initiatives.
Develop and manage schedules for monthly and semi-annual monitoring, MS4 sampling, inspections, and hazardous materials response preparedness.
Review inspection and investigation reports before recommending enforcement actions; review compliance records and reports before final filing or submission.
Assist the Permit Compliance Manager with monthly departmental meetings and document training activities; help keep staff certifications and qualifications current.
Perform routine regulatory and field compliance duties and assist Compliance Investigators as operational needs require.
Conduct industrial inspections as needed and ensure permitted industries comply with City permits.
Schedule, assign, and conduct stormwater inspections between MS4 users and the City.
Investigate accidental and illegal spills, environmental pollution problems, treatment plant upsets, and complaints.
Provide information for and assist with preparing reports, enforcement letters, and proceedings.
Maintain operational oversight of the Liquid Waste Hauler inspections program and ensure EPA and TCEQ requirements are met.
Monitor industrial and stormwater discharges for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform storm event and Local Limit sampling plans, including after-hours sampling at established outfalls; conduct field inspections and sampling.
Collect and preserve wastewater samples from permitted industries monthly as required by EPA and TCEQ.
Sample City-area Playa Lakes for the long-term Environmental Laboratory Playa Lakes Monitoring Program.
Ensure proper completion of routine and emergency repairs and maintenance of automated sampling equipment.
Coordinate with laboratory support personnel.
Participate in the City’s Household Hazardous Waste program by routinely collecting, inventorying, and disposing of waste items.
Assist the Compliance Coordinator with annual stormwater and pretreatment program reports submitted to TCEQ.
Assist with building and other facility maintenance.
Stay current on categorical requirements, monitoring schedules, regulations, and sampling requirements and procedures; review relevant Federal and Texas Registers.
Assist with preparation and coordination of pretreatment and stormwater permits issued by the City, State, or EPA.
Approve purchases up to $3,000 without supervisor approval.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.