Water Quality & Compliance Specialist

City of Kingman•City of Kingman, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Kingman is seeking a Water Quality & Compliance Specialist to serve as the designated drinking water compliance coordinator and subject matter expert for water quality monitoring, regulatory reporting, sampling administration, and environmental compliance activities. This role is crucial for protecting public health by ensuring the City's drinking water systems consistently meet federal and state regulatory requirements. The specialist will coordinate sampling programs, maintain compliance documentation, support inspections and audits, and collaborate with utility operations staff, laboratories, consultants, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and dedicated to public health, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a commitment to public service, environmental stewardship, and accurate data management.

Requirements

Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in water treatment, environmental compliance, laboratory operations, or a related technical field.
Valid Arizona driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required to support assigned duties within an established timeframe.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 2 Water Treatment certification or must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Experience with permit compliance, regulatory reporting, sampling administration, and laboratory data interpretation is preferred but not required.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to serve as a credible compliance coordinator and technical resource for drinking water quality programs.
Commitment to environmental stewardship, customer service, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally to employees, regulators, laboratories, customers, and the public.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and administers required drinking water sampling programs in accordance with federal and state regulations, permits, and City procedures.
Collects, tracks, and documents regulatory samples, including bacteriological, chemical, radiological, lead and copper, nitrate, disinfection byproducts, and other required water quality monitoring.
Maintains sampling schedules, locations, methodologies, chain-of-custody records, monitoring calendars, and related compliance documentation.
Coordinates laboratory testing and reviews analytical results for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
Assists in identifying and addressing water quality concerns before they become compliance issues.
Supports compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and applicable Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), and related regulatory requirements.
Prepares, reviews, and submits required regulatory reports, monitoring documentation, and compliance records in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinates preparation and distribution of Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) and related public information materials.
Maintains records necessary for inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and agency inquiries.
Assists with corrective actions, public notifications, regulatory inquiries, and compliance investigations.
Supports administration and updates of Risk and Resiliency Assessments, Emergency Operations Plans, and related water system compliance programs.
Supports backflow prevention compliance activities, testing documentation, reporting requirements, and audit readiness.
Maintains water quality databases, spreadsheets, compliance calendars, tracking systems, and reporting tools.
Provides technical support to operational staff regarding sampling procedures, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Supports implementation of new regulatory requirements, program updates, and continuous improvement efforts.
Serves as a liaison with laboratories, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, utility personnel, and internal departments regarding water quality and compliance matters.
Responds to customer inquiries regarding water quality with professionalism, accuracy, and sound judgment.
Provides technical information, compliance updates, and documentation support to management and operational staff.
Assists with public notifications and communication efforts related to water quality issues and regulatory requirements.
Represents the City in a professional manner when interacting with customers, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Performs related work as assigned.
Performs special assignments as requested.