Utilities Compliance Specialist
About The Position
Under general supervision, this position involves coordinating and performing technical and administrative work for routine and emergency reporting functions, and safety concerns for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution, wastewater collections, and plant maintenance systems. The role also includes monitoring activities in the performance of environmental programs, compliance review and inspection of environmentally affected sites, implementation of environmental site evaluations, environmental regulation research, hazardous materials collection or management, and record-keeping and data coordination. The position reports to the Utilities Compliance Division Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Natural Science, or a closely related field plus three (3) years of verifiable work experience related to environmental, health and safety required.
- An Associate Degree in the fields listed above plus five (5) years of verifiable work experience will also be considered.
- Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
- Ability to complete HAZWOPER environmental training (40 hr.) within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to obtain two (2) certifications in the following disciplines: Environmental, Safety, Assets, Sustainability, or Lean Principals Management within 18 months of hiring.
Responsibilities
- Assist Superintendents with records retention/storage following FDEP/EPA regulations.
- Maintain spreadsheets, tables, charts, and updates a database of operational data.
- Work with management to coordinate and maintain documentation of SOP manuals for operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Schedules new employees for safety orientation and works with supervisors to ensure new employee training compliance.
- Conduct routine safety and security inspections of employee work-sites and makes recommendations for corrective actions if warranted.
- Administer an on-going safety inspection program.
- Conduct internal audits and investigation for non-compliance and document investigations, maintains related records, and prepares reports as required.
- Identifies safety training needs and conducts safety and health training courses to make employees aware of job hazards and unsafe work practices.
- Maintains and Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of new and existing Integrated Systems and Sustainability Programs.
- Maintains and analyzes data to determine root cause and monitors the development of recommended new methods to improve effectiveness.
- Perform inspections of groundwater wells, water, wastewater treatment facilities, and other environmental sites to comply with regulations, planning, or monitoring purposes.
- Monitor changes to laws and regulations, compliance-related development, and disseminate pertinent information to the affected parties to ensure compliance.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with regulatory entities, superintendents, staff, and the public.
- Prepare detailed reports, including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, departmental trends, and regulatory reviews.
- Prepare and present presentations of awareness programs to increase the target audience's understanding.
- Assists with environmental emergency report preparation, permits, and regulatory notifications.
- Serves as department safety representative on the City's Safety Committee.
- Performs other related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
