The Position:

Summary:

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this job. Specifications are NOT intended to reflect all duties performed with the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, performs a variety of regulatory compliance duties in support of the Districts' wastewater, air quality, water quality, recycled water, storm water, hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs; develops, compiles, and submits a variety of regulatory compliance reports; works with District departments to identify environmental impacts of their operations and actions needed to avoid or mitigate those impacts; tracks regulatory changes and associated impacts on District operations; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:

• Within the first month, become familiar with the District's regulatory programs, permits, reporting requirements, staff, and current priorities.
• Within the first 3 months, demonstrate working knowledge of the District's water, wastewater, air quality, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste compliance programs.
• Within the first 6 months, independently oversee and demonstrate proficiency in regulatory reporting, review staff work, and tracking and mitigating compliance risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Within the first 9 months, effectively participate in assigned internal and external task force committees and working groups. Complete the 2026/27 TN/TP Offsets Report submittal to RWQCB.
• Within the first 12 months, independently manage assigned compliance programs, effectively support program software implementation, improve compliance processes, and provide technical guidance to staff and management.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• Possesses three (3) years of increasingly responsible regulatory compliance program administration experience within a water or wastewater system, or related environmental compliance.
• Possesses a valid Class C California driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Is knowledgeable of water, wastewater, environmental, and hazardous-material regulatory requirements.
• Is skilled in regulatory reporting, data analysis, inspections, compliance audits, and technical communication.
• Is able to manage complex compliance programs, meet deadlines, guide staff, and contribute effectively to internal and external committees and working groups.

Responsibilities:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists selection and promotion.
• Performs a wide range of regulatory compliance duties in support of the Districts' wastewater, air quality, water quality, recycled water, storm water, hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs; works with District departments to identify environmental impacts of their operations and actions needed to avoid or mitigate those impacts.
• Implements regulatory compliance programs, policies, and procedures designed to ensure the District's compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; ensures specific project mitigation plans are implemented to completion and reported to relevant agencies.
• Analyzes and evaluates proposed environmental legislation and regulation for its impact on District operations; provides recommendations and proposed actions and recommends and implements approved procedural changes as a result of regulatory changes; maintains awareness of environmental, biological, and/or wastewater pretreatment issues and regulations.
• Prepares and submits various routine and non-routine reports to state and federal regulatory agencies on wastewater, air quality, water quality, recycled water, storm water, hazardous materials and hazardous waste activities, including compliance reports, usage reports, emissions reports, testing reports, and monitoring reports.
• Assists in monitoring and ensuring compliance with District operating permits; arranges required testing processes and monitors results; evaluates compliance issues for action by the District; compiles and completes required permit applications; proposes recommendations for permit language and negotiates permit conditions on behalf of the District.
• Assists in administering the hazardous materials management and waste program, including managing the Hazardous Material Business Plans, hazardous waste disposal, underground storage tank management, the Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control plan, and above ground storage tank management; assists in facilitating staff training.
• Inspects facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to various environmental programs.
• Participates in audits and evaluations of compliance programs, industrial wastewater sampling processes and systems, and treatment plant wastewater sampling systems; reports on findings and verifies corrective action has been taken to resolve deficiencies.
• Works with other District staff to formulate methods and approaches for addressing community and agency concerns; follows up to ensure that concerns and needs are responded to; speaks before meetings in public forums; takes proactive steps to build positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Serves as on-going liaison and represents the District with governmental agencies, industry, community groups, and organizations; attends meetings, answers questions, and provides information on assigned and projects.
• Conducts a variety of studies related to the implementation of regulatory programs; performs a broad range of professional scientific research and work; collects, computes, and analyzes data; prepares findings and recommendations.
• Drafts and/or prepares technical reports, emergency response plans, business correspondence, and contracts; maintains a diverse range of records, databases, and documents on assigned program operations and activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities including developing strategies for compliance; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with District strategic and operational plans.
• Assists in supporting activities associated as the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) for collections system reporting and spill certification and may act as the LRO as needed; trains staff on documenting and reporting spills to ensure compliance; assists with assessing spills, calculating volumes, agency notifications and reporting, and clean-up procedures.
• Reviews and comments on compliance requirements during facility design process; participates in design meetings, document review, and contractor submittals pertaining to compliance; tracks construction timelines for initiation of compliance related activities.
• Provides training to staff in District departments on compliance issues and process changes as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• Medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a life insurance policy equal to two times the annual salary for the employee and a $1,000.00 policy for eligible dependents. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period and the Authority contributes 90% of the cost of such insurance.
• CalPERS Retirement is provided using the 2.7 at age 55 formula for "Classic" Members. Retirement is provided using the 2% at age 62 formula for "New/PEPRA" Members.
• Three deferred compensation plans to which an employee may voluntarily contribute up to $24,500 per year. The Authority does not contribute to these plans.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays per year. Upon employment with WESA for one (1) year, employees also receive two (2) floating holidays annually.
• Employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per two-week pay period for the first 1 year of employment; 3.38 hours for years 1-2; 4.62 hours for years 3-4; 6.16 hours for years 5-9; 6.47 hours for years 10-12, 6.77 hours for years 13-19, and 7.0 for 20+ years of service.
• Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period for a total of 96.20 hours per year with unlimited accumulation.
• Additional benefits available include: 9/80 work schedule, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Certification Reimbursement Program, Certification Bonus Program, Onsite Wellness Center, and two credit unions.

If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.wesawater.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. In order to be considered, applications must be received no later than 5:30pm on Monday, August 24, 2026.

For questions and inquiries, please contact: Skyler Munson at [email protected] or (951) 674-3146 ext. 8224.