Operations Compliance Administrator

Lewis Services•Town of Henrietta, NY

20h•$68,750 - $83,550

About The Position

Join a Company That Grows People At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions! Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie! Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! Responsibilities What You’ll Do as an Operations Compliance Administrator As an Operations Compliance Administrator at Lewis Services, you’ll: Administer the operational herbicide and pesticide licensing program Establish and continuously refine licensing processes and requirements Research and stay current on local, state, and federal regulatory changes Serve as the primary communication link between operations and the corporate office for compliance matters Track license renewals and expirations within company systems Proactively identify risk areas where additional licenses or filings may be required Review operational bids to ensure proper licensing requirements are identified Support operations teams with exam information, study materials, and licensing preparation Process license applications and related payments accurately and timely Support regulatory tracking requirements across operating entities Develop, monitor, and update key performance indicators Conduct internal compliance audits and prepare related reporting Manage and track annual reports, business licenses, and contractor licenses Serve as the main point of contact for third-party processors and coordinate with operating entities File ad hoc annual reports, business licenses, and contractor licenses Lead support efforts during external audits related to licensing programs Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
3+ years of experience in compliance or a related field
Experience with regulatory or customer service matters related to vegetation management
Basic understanding of vegetation management operations
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to interpret and analyze documents accurately
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Ability to engage effectively with field operations and corporate teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Adaptability in fast-paced environments with moderate to high stress levels

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with compliance in the vegetation management space
Bilingual (Spanish – written and spoken)

Responsibilities

Administer the operational herbicide and pesticide licensing program
Establish and continuously refine licensing processes and requirements
Research and stay current on local, state, and federal regulatory changes
Serve as the primary communication link between operations and the corporate office for compliance matters
Track license renewals and expirations within company systems
Proactively identify risk areas where additional licenses or filings may be required
Review operational bids to ensure proper licensing requirements are identified
Support operations teams with exam information, study materials, and licensing preparation
Process license applications and related payments accurately and timely
Support regulatory tracking requirements across operating entities
Develop, monitor, and update key performance indicators
Conduct internal compliance audits and prepare related reporting
Manage and track annual reports, business licenses, and contractor licenses
Serve as the main point of contact for third-party processors and coordinate with operating entities
File ad hoc annual reports, business licenses, and contractor licenses
Lead support efforts during external audits related to licensing programs
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
Perform other duties as assigned