What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Quality Specialist position at American Water?
Job Description
Job Title: Water Quality Specialist
Posting Start Date: 11/4/25
Job Description:
Position Information:
26.00- 42.13 hourly
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professional.
Primary Role
Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples. Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Assists in resolving treatment issues. Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.
Key Accountabilities
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Job Title: Water Quality Specialist
Posting Start Date: 11/4/25
Job Description:
Position Information:
26.00- 42.13 hourly
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professional.
Primary Role
Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples. Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Assists in resolving treatment issues. Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality and environmental regulations and company standards for assigned facilities. Conduct advanced sampling and/or analysis and special projects.
- Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records. Manage required permits and make any necessary modifications and renewals. Participate in internal and external audits and represent American Water with regulators and customers. Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations.
- Supervise, monitor, and calibrate analyzers/equipment, etc. to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained.
- Conduct advanced projects and prepare reports as needed.
- Investigate and respond to escalated water quality complaints or concerns. Responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
- Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
- Must understand principles of water treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.
- High School Diploma required, Associate's Degree preferred
- 0-2 years experience in water and laboratory operations.
- On call responsibilites
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Local and regional.
- Work Environment: Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments
- This role will report in office Monday - Friday at 100 Pulhemus Lane Bridgewater
- Key Interfaces: Water Quality Supervisor or higher management person, Production Dept., Field Services, State Regulators, FRCC, Alton Call Center, Customers
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift 35 lbs. Stairs required. Must be able to distinguish colors to conduct testing using normal colorimetric methods.
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates