Environmental Compliance Manager

Pasco County, FL

$93K — $131K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in biology, environmental science, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 8 years' experience in water/wastewater compliance or project management, or 6 years with a Master's degree.
  • Regulatory agency permitting and compliance experience required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; GIS familiarity is a plus.
  • Valid Florida driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage environmental compliance programs for County utilities.
  • Plan for the renewal of water and wastewater facility permits and improvements.
  • Oversee field studies and facility inspections to enhance compliance measures.
  • Manage permit tracking and monitoring to assure regulatory adherence.
  • Lead leak detection initiatives and implement technological advancements.
  • Collaborate within the Water Protection Team to enhance water conservation efforts.
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays.
  • Comprehensive group insurance options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Deferred compensation plan available.
  • Medical leave pool for extended health needs.
  • Opportunity for administrative leave annually.
Full Job Description
Salary: $93,821.00 - $131,349.00 Annually
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M
Division: Wastewater Services
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $98,821.00 - $131,349.00
Pay Grade: M50 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
Pasco County Utilities Operations and Maintenance Department is seeking an engaged, customer service oriented leader to be our next Environmental Compliance Manager. This position performs highly responsible and independent technical and administrative duties associated with environmental compliance, water quality programs, and the safe and efficient operations of Pasco County's water, wastewater and reclaimed water utility systems. These systems provide service across the County to more than 100,000 service connections involving the review and management of federal, state, regional, and local regulatory compliance activities, and develops and implements reporting and tracking programs to enhance the overall effectiveness of Pasco County Utilities.
Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of environmental and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Responsible for the long-term planning for renewal of water, wastewater and reclaimed water facility operating permits, system improvements, and operational changes to maintain and enhance regulatory compliance.
  • Manages field studies, performs facility inspections and evaluations, and recommends action plans on corrective measures related to enhancement of regulatory compliance.
  • Manages permit tracking, monitoring and reporting programs to assure regulatory compliance.
  • Leads Pasco County Utilities leak detection program including scheduling, actively conducting in leak detection survey, implementing new technology and submitting work orders for repairs.
  • Participates as a key member of the Water Protection Team that is responsible for developing and implementing solutions to protect our water supply by reducing non-revenue water and improving conservation.
  • Conducts field work, inspections, operational training, and coordination with regulatory authorities and other County personnel to enhance our regulatory compliance activities.
  • Performs coordination and liaison work in support of regulatory compliance with other Pasco County personnel and all appropriate state and federal agencies involved in environment management, water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and other utility service activities.
  • Tracks current and proposed environmental legislation and rules which directly or indirectly affects the Utilities services operations. Provides written input and comments reflecting County position, as required and directed.
  • Reviews laboratory test results and data, water-quality monitoring programs, and facility assessment reports as required.
  • Interpret rules, regulations, topographical and aerial maps, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
  • Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge in the permitting and operation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.
  • Knowledge in the practical aspects of ordinance enforcement, rules, and regulations relating to environmental management and regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of utility systems including the operation and maintenance of treatment plants, collection and distribution systems, and storage facilities.
  • Knowledge of water supply sources and planning and conservation best practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret rules, regulations, topographical and aerial maps, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
  • Ability to independently present ideas, concepts, and facts in a clear, concise manner in written, oral, or graphic form.
  • Ability to develop and evaluate reports and presentations reflecting the work activities performance, and environment compliance of Pasco County Utilities.
  • Ability to participate in complex environmental quality and management studies and analyze information and formulate substantive recommendations regarding improving and maintaining regulatory compliance based upon such studies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, outside agencies, regulatory authorities, and the general public.
  • Leadership, self-motivation, ability to work on teams, and willingness to learn are all essential.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to conduct field work in a variety of weather conditions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field. Eight (8) years of professional work experience in water, wastewater, or reclaimed water compliance or project management OR a Master's degree and six (6) years' experience. Regulatory agency permitting and compliance experience required. Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with GIS.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Benefits include:
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid holidays
  • Group insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Deferred compensation
  • Medical leave pool
  • Annual medical leave buy-back
  • Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
  • Acknowledge
  • Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
  • GED
  • High School
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of professional work experience in water, wastewater, or reclaimed water compliance or project management?
  • Ten or more years of experience
  • Nine years but less than ten
  • Eight years but less than nine
  • Seven years but less than eight
  • Six years but less than seven
  • Five years but less than six
  • Four years but less than five
  • Three years but less than four
  • Two years but less than three
  • One year but less than two
  • Less than one year of experience

05

Do you have regulatory agency permitting and compliance?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Are you Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with GIS?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
  • Yes
  • No

09

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
  • Acknowledged
  • Declined

10

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

11

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No

12

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
13

How did you hear about this position?
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  • Facebook
  • Friend/Family Referral
  • Indeed
  • Instagram
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Magazine publication
  • Nextdoor
  • Pasco County employee
  • Pasco County Facebook Page
  • Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
  • Pasco County Traffic Sign
  • Utility bill insert
  • X/Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Other

14

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question

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