Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Water Employee Services Authority•Lake Elsinore, CA

About The Position

Under general direction, the Regulatory Compliance Analyst performs professional administrative, inspection, and analytical work supporting the Districts’ wastewater, air quality, water quality, recycled water, stormwater, and hazardous waste programs. The position develops, compiles, and submits regulatory reports; works with District departments to identify environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation; tracks regulatory changes and their effects on District operations; and performs related duties as assigned. The role exercises judgment and initiative while working within established procedures and policies, seeking guidance for new or unusual situations. The successful candidate will progressively learn District facilities and permits, establish compliance calendars and schedules, prepare reports, conduct facility inspections, maintain records and monitoring schedules, track corrective actions, manage assigned compliance programs and projects, meet regulatory deadlines, and support compliance software implementation. The position also coordinates with staff, regulators, governmental agencies, industry, community groups, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
One year of increasingly responsible regulatory compliance program administration experience within a water or wastewater system, or related environmental compliance work experience.
Knowledge of environmental regulations for water and wastewater utilities, including Title 22, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act and stormwater, SCAQMD rules, and hazardous materials and CUPA programs.
Knowledge of drinking water monitoring and sampling and laboratory data.
Familiarity with regulatory reporting systems such as CIWQS, SDWIS, SMARTS, and CERS.
Familiarity with compliance reporting, data analysis, inspections, Excel, compliance software, and dashboards.
Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to District operations.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines independently.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff and regulators.

Responsibilities

Perform regulatory compliance duties supporting wastewater, air quality, water quality, recycled water, stormwater, and hazardous waste programs.
Work with District departments to identify environmental impacts of operations and actions needed to avoid or mitigate them.
Implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure project mitigation plans are implemented and reported to relevant agencies.
Analyze proposed environmental legislation and regulations, assess impacts on District operations, recommend actions, and implement approved procedural changes.
Prepare and submit routine and non-routine reports to state and federal agencies, including compliance, usage, emissions, testing, and monitoring reports.
Assist with monitoring compliance with operating permits, arrange required testing, monitor results, evaluate compliance issues, and support permit applications.
Assist with hazardous materials and waste program activities, including business plans, hazardous waste disposal, underground storage tanks, spill prevention and control, and above-ground storage tanks.
Assist with staff training on environmental programs and provide training on compliance issues and process changes.
Inspect facilities for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
Participate in audits and evaluations of compliance programs and wastewater sampling processes; report findings and verify corrective actions.
Work with District staff to address community and agency concerns, follow up on responses, speak at public meetings, and build stakeholder relationships.
Represent the District and serve as a liaison with governmental agencies, industry, community groups, and organizations.
Conduct studies and scientific research; collect, compute, and analyze data; and prepare findings and recommendations.
Draft or prepare technical reports, emergency response plans, business correspondence, and contracts, and maintain program records, databases, and documents.
Participate in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and compliance strategies; identify resource needs and recommend or implement procedures.
Assist with collections system reporting and spill certification, including staff training, spill assessment, volume calculations, agency notifications and reporting, and cleanup procedures.
Establish and maintain compliance calendars, schedules, records, and dashboards; prepare assigned and annual regulatory reports and independently manage assigned programs and projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Life insurance equal to two times the employee’s annual salary and a $1,000 policy for eligible dependents.
The Authority contributes 90% of the cost of insurance; benefits become effective on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period.
CalPERS retirement: 2.7 at age 55 formula for Classic Members or 2% at age 62 formula for New/PEPRA Members.
Three voluntary deferred compensation plans, with employee contributions of up to $24,500 per year; the Authority does not contribute.
Twelve paid holidays per year and, after one year of employment with WESA, two annual floating holidays.
Accrued vacation, with rates increasing according to years of service.
Accrued sick leave of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period, totaling 96.20 hours per year, with unlimited accumulation.
9/80 work schedule.
Direct deposit.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Educational assistance.
Certification reimbursement program.
Certification bonus program.
Onsite wellness center.
Access to two credit unions.