Water Quality Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

       Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Compliance Manager, the Water Quality Specialist will work closely with the Production management and oversee the water quality monitoring to ensure compliance with all state and federal drinking water standards. 

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for a variety of tasks and duties, which may include, but would not be limited to the following:

• Schedule water quality sampling
• Prepare monitoring results to submit to regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and submit written technical reports on water quality, operation of treatment facilities and other related issues to the Drinking Water Program of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ").
• Point of contact for laboratory personnel regarding sample submissions and results.
• Point of contact for system management and operators regarding routine compliance and bacteriological samples
• Prepare system quarterly Maximum Residual Disinfection Level ("MRDL") reports.
• Maintain inventory of water quality sample equipment and supplies.
• Prepare system quarterly compliance sample bottle requests.
• Prepare system quarterly compliance bottle receipt forms.
• Prepare system quarterly compliance Chain of Custody forms.
• Prepare De Minimis Discharge Monitoring Reports.

• Attend workshops, meetings and seminars on water quality issues and related matters.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of the Company's compliance sampling plans.
• Monitor the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance program.
• Give oral presentations regarding water quality.
• Record, track and report results.
• Other tasks and duties as directed.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Skills, knowledge and physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state drinking water regulations and familiarity with SDWA, CWA, ADEQ, AZPDES and other environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively with Production Department personnel, regulatory agencies and the public in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Good personal computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and general knowledge of and capability with the Internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to write legibly.
• Have good reading skills and ability to quickly comprehend.
• Must be dependable, punctual and have good attendance.
• Neat and presentable appearance.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities using feet, legs, hands and arms and be able to use keyboard, walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach, grasp, lift up to 20 lbs., push, pull, crouch, squat, crawl and twist.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The following are required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must have Grade 2 Treatment and Grade 2 Distribution Operator Certifications or obtain within 18 months of hire date.
• College degree or equivalent work experience in the field of water quality is desirable.