Environmental Compliance - Manager, Environmental Compliance

Job Title: Manager, Environmental Compliance
Department: Environmental Compliance
Hiring Range: $90,000-$106,400
Pay Grade: 8
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pittsburgh Water’s Mission is to support our region by protecting public health and the environment through the delivery of safe and reliable water services with a commitment to future generations. Environmental Compliance is the foundation of Pittsburgh Water’s commitment to operating in accordance not only with the strict requirements of the law, but also in a manner that is consistent with high ethical and professional standards in the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to our customers.
The Manager, Environmental Compliance position is a critical role administering assigned programs to ensure Pittsburgh Water’s mission and commitment to protecting public health and the environmental is upheld. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for coordination and management of applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations, and permits for compliance. This position reports in person to an assigned Pittsburgh Water facility and will be required to travel frequently within the service area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage obligations as part of Pittsburgh Water’s overall Environmental Compliance Program for water treatment and supply operations, field operations, and engineering/construction projects.
• Lead inspections, audits, and other operational evaluations to ensure compliance with permit obligations, often requiring coordination with other Departments.
• Oversee or complete required inspections, sampling, and reporting to comply with federal, state and local permits, regulations, rules, standards, and laws; including, but not limited to: stormwater, wastewater, air, SPCC/PPC, Tier II, Storage Tanks, NPDES/MS4, Industrial User, Waste Oil, Management of Fill and Universal/Hazardous/Residual Waste.
• Review and monitor compliance-related data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting conducted by others, and identify violations or potential violations of permits, regulations, rules, standards and/or laws, and reporting.
• Maintain tracking of corrective and preventative actions for non-compliance and non-conformance activities.
• Ensure the use of an environmental management system, such as CityWorks, for collection and retention of required information and to track compliance dates.
• Collect Key Performance Indicator Data, monitoring and preparing monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports to include in reporting to Leadership.
• Provide presentations or trainings to internal staff and external stakeholders on environmental programs.
• Keep abreast of environmental rules, regulations, and knowledge to develop program recommendations.
• Manage other environmental functional areas as assigned or required.
• Supervise, evaluate, coach, mentor, train, discipline and motivate assigned staff.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Knowledge of environmental compliance subject areas with specific knowledge of land and air regulations.
• Strong familiarity with typical municipal water and wastewater operations and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures related to federal, state, and local environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a heavy workload while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinker, problem solver, and detail oriented.
• Possess sound judgement, logical reasoning, integrity, and good ethics.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with one’s supervisor, colleagues, outside agencies, government officials, community representatives, and the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, the ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment as required.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, environmental, compliance, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience within environmental compliance.
• Management experience preferred.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment.
Applicant must have permanent residency within one of the following Pennsylvania counties at the time of appointment and remain a resident within one of the noted counties throughout employment with Pittsburg