Supervisor - Resource Protection and Compliance - Industrial Stormwater & Pretreatment
- Salary: $89,669.00 - $160,514.00 Annually USD
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Regulatory and Licensing
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Job Description
Grade 22: Salary starts at $89,669.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor - Resource Protection and Compliance oversees the daily operations of various water quality programs and directs the activities of personnel responsible for inspection and monitoring activities that enable the system to ensure its compliance with potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and storm water regulation, among other requirements. S/he develops standard operating procedures for section personnel and ensures that work is completed in accordance with standard operating procedures. S/he evaluates regulatory changes and recommends effective responses to emerging municipal, federal, and state requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities of professional, technical, and support personnel, who perform complex environmental audits, field analyses, site inspections, and surveys to determine the extent of compliance/non-compliance with applicable regulations and permits relating to potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and storm water regulation, among other requirements. In the event of non-compliance, assess the need for corrective/preventive action and determine the appropriate enforcement response where violations of regulations have occurred.
- Develops and implements appropriate methods, standard operating procedures, and QA/QC for inspection and monitoring activities that enable the system to ensure its compliance with potable water, pretreatment, source water protection, and stormwater regulation, among other requirements.
- Leads inter-departmental teams in providing responses to environmental issues and their effects on public health and the environment. Gathers, evaluates, and interprets environmental data for complex sources of pollution to determine regulatory compliance, ambient conditions, trending, and cause and effect relationships between contamination sources and impacts.
- Leads the development and preparation of correspondence and technical reports for submittal to government agencies, environmental groups, and trade associations, among others.
- Continuously evaluates, and where necessary, recommends modifications in protection and compliance programs to the Manager - Protection & Compliance, to insure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Presents information to customers and the public in the areas of drinking water quality, watershed management, well abatement and plugging, well mitigation, pretreatment, stormwater regulation, and various best management practices.
- Manages section budgets, including staff activities, expenditure levels, and resource utilization.
- Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- Reports to the Manager-Resource Protection & Compliance and works under limited supervision/guidance.
- Supervises 5-20 people.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Five years' experience in program management and a related field, to include three years' supervising personnel.
- Demonstrated leadership and technical expertise in potable water, recycled water, stormwater, industrial wastewater, or a related field.
- Proficient in the use of word processing, database, presentation, modeling, and geographic information system software.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Sound technical understanding of water production and wastewater treatment processes; and analytical techniques, equipment, procedures, sampling techniques, methods of analysis, as applied to laboratory inspection and monitoring activities.
- Professional certifications and/or State required operator licenses in related field (Water, Wastewater, Environmental Management, Hazmat).
JOB DIMENSIONS- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Significant contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors and government agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional field visits to project sites where there is heavy traffic, construction, rugged terrain, hazardous, and inclement environmental conditions. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated protective equipment.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights, weekends, and holidays.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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