Compliance Manager- Watershed Protection | Community Services | REQ-1496
Job Family: Management Supervisory
Posting Start Date: 03/24/2021| Closing: Open Until Filled
Minimum Salary:  $67,184.71
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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PRIMARY DUTY: Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, plans and manages compliance monitoring, planning and reporting activities for MS4 and other state/federal permits related to drainage, storm-water and water quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Oversees compliance monitoring; develops monitoring calendar, analyzes results of monitoring activities to determine the applicability of regulations, reviews and approves monitoring letters, advises staff and sub-recipients/contractors on methods to resolve compliance findings or concerns.
•    Supervises staff, assigns and prioritizes work for staff, ensures staff is well trained and follows policies and procedures, makes decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, termination and discipline, and conducts performance evaluations.
•    Develop and execute public outreach and education programs.
•    Oversees planning and reporting for MS4 permit application, reporting and renewal for quality, accuracy and completeness to comply with state/federal regulatory requirements; develops calendar and task list for preparation of these plans and reports.
•    Analyzes information, evaluates trends and assures MS4 issues are properly addressed and resolved.
•    Drafts policies and procedures to guide compliance and planning activities, particularly in response to changes in TCEQ and/or EPA; reads and researches regulations and regulatory changes to determine applicability to local programs, anticipates possible consequences of new regulations that may affect the ability of the City to comply, and makes recommendations to management for policies or procedures to enhance ongoing compliance.
•    Responds to inquiries and provides compliance guidance to staff members regarding MS4 permit planning and reporting requirements; solves problems related to permit planning and reporting; acts as the Department’s primary resource for all MS4 regulatory compliance issues.
•    Develops written documents or spreadsheets as tools to assist in the compliance and monitoring processes, guides lower-level staff, and ensures consistency and continuity of processes.
•    Coordinates with external or internal customers regarding compliance problems to resolve audit findings (Internal Audit, sub-recipient agencies), implement solutions and/or make recommendations for solutions to compliance problems.
•    Consults with state and federal agency representatives regarding regulatory interpretation and applicability of TCEQ and/or EPA requirements to specific situations.
•    Performs other related and assigned duties as required.
•    Driving is essential.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:
•    Federal and state regulatory requirements for planning and reporting on permit compliance.
•    Contract administration.
 
•    Auditing and monitoring processes and techniques.
•    Federal and state regulations and other regulations applicable to storm-water and drainage and other related topics 

Skill in:
•    Planning and organizing the work of staff.
•    Interpersonal interactions and communication.
•    Project Management
•    Writing and editing.
•    Research and problem solving.
•    Thinking Analytically.
•    Public outreach and education.
•    Explaining complex subject matter in simple terms to multiple audiences.
•    Determining the applicability of regulatory requirements to various permit situation. 
•    Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of multiples staff who are not direct reports.
•    Building relationships and establish trust.
•    Working with team member strengths and weaknesses and assign tasks accordingly.
•    Providing opportunities for growth while ensuring quality of work product.
•    Listening to others and encourage staff “ownership” of the work.
•    Distinguishing between EPA/TCEQ requirements and City contractual requirements, or administrative policy requirements, and/or state municipal law requirements, in order to determine what standard should apply and offer appropriate recommendations.
•    Summarizing complex information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field is required; AND at least five years’ experience in permit compliance and administration.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
•    Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Job Requirements

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

The City of Waco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Waco provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office at (254) 750-5740.