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This position provides regulatory oversight for the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work involves detailed regulatory monitoring as associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal and State regulations; acts as contact for regulatory agencies; administers the state wastewater collection permit application and fee payment process; collects and analyzes detailed data; budgets for chemicals, supplies, and testing; requests quotes, creates purchase orders, and makes purchases of analytical equipment; responds to customer complaints; collaborates with others to ensure water quality standards are met. This position aids Field Operations staff with ongoing compliance training, works closely with ORCs ensuring compliance of systems with Federal and State regulations, communicates with other Charlotte Water Divisions to resolve operational challenges, supervises assigned staff.

• Reviews regulatory data and reports; stays abreast of regulatory requirements; identifies issues and provides related recommendations; and represents the department on regulatory issues and with the regulatory agencies, including permit negotiations. Formally responds to NOVs and other notices as required.

• Reviews and analyzes data to make recommendations on ways to improve compliance in the distribution and collection system.

• Identifies trends in data and provides high level reports for strategic planning and operational purposes.

• Reviews regular monitoring reports for water quality in the distribution system including close coordination with distribution and laboratory staff.

• Manages oversight of analytical equipment for process control.

• Conducts, leads, and participates in research of monitoring Sanitary Sewer Overflow program and work procedures, research spill causes and repeat still trends to reduce SSO’s (Sanitary Sewer Overflows) .

• Coordinates laboratory work with laboratory services.

• Provides leadership and coordinates on special projects related to continuous improvement programs as related to water distribution and collection systems.

• Represents the Department on regulatory issues and with the regulatory agencies, including permit negotiations.

• Receives and reviews monthly summary of SSOs from the state that may be subject to penalty; responds with additional information and appeals as required; and coordinates payment of penalties.

• Works among staff to investigate incidents that require a response within allotted timeframes.

• Oversees document maintenance functions.

• Resolves complex customer service issues.

• Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status of work, and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring, firing, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development.

• Represents Charlotte Water at public outreach opportunities.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of NPDES permits and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of Water Distribution system regulatory requirements

• Excellent skills in communicating, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to collaborate with others.

• Ability to supervise employees.

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, environmental science, engineering, or related field.

• Five (5) years of related work experience preferably in water distributions and collections systems compliance including one (2) year of supervisory experience.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires valid driver’s license.

• Collections Systems Operator Grade I required, and the ability to obtain Collections Systems Grade IV OIT (Operator in Training) certification and Grade A Water Distribution Systems Operator OIT certification within three (3) years.

$86,083.00 - $95,647.0 Commensurate of Experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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