REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

NATURE OF POSITION

Administer regulatory compliance of City’s cross connection control program (drinking water); fats, oils, and grease program (wastewater); and provide regulatory support and assistance for the City’s stormwater utility and wastewater industrial pretreatment program as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is provided by the City’s Environmental Engineer (or designee).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values:   Service - Integrity – Collaboration – Equity - Leadership – Community
2. Administer assigned regulatory programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements/regulations.
3. Investigate complaints of unusual discharges or odors in the wastewater, water, and/or stormwater systems.
4. Perform sample testing as required.
5. Develop schedules and conduct routine inspections.
6. Prepare correspondence, enforcement, and follow-up letters; monitor compliance; and prepare and submit reports.
7. Assist with the industrial pretreatment program related to discharge permits, inspections, sampling, investigations, and regulatory compliance. 
8. Review and comment on construction plans; perform inspections.
9. Maintain electronic records in a comprehensive computer database.
10. Work with property owners and businesses to determine compliance requirements, violations, corrective measures, and enforcement actions. 
11. Coordinate and communicate findings of inspections and enforcement activities.
12. Provide consultation and assistance to City departments and private sector customers regarding installation requirements including troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.  Attend appropriate meetings as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
2. Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
3. Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
4. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
5. Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
6. Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to cross connection control; fats, oils, and grease; industrial pretreatment; and stormwater management.
• Knowledge of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Knowledge of hazards and standard safe work precautions; safety measures related to excavation, trenches and confined spaces; precautions related to work on or near a traffic right-of-way.
• Ability to coordinate logistics and navigate the layout of systems using plans, maps, and GIS; read and interpret operational and technical manuals, drawings, and diagrams.

• Understand and use software programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), databases (e.g. Utility Cloud) and Computer Maintenance Management Systems.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including tact, patience, courtesy, respect, responsiveness, understanding and fairness.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems; independently perform difficult and complex tasks; demonstrate enthusiasm for continuous improvement and attentiveness to detail.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

A variety of hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment used for sampling, monitoring, and testing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. A variety of electronic devices and sensitive equipment such as wastewater samplers, atmospheric testers, and GPS recording devices. Standard office equipment such as desktop and laptop computers, copiers, scanners, and phones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking, standing, bending, or crouching or kneeling down for extended periods of time; walking over uneven and/or steep surfaces; climbing ladders; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and execute repetitive hand movements; sitting for extended periods of time; seeing and hearing to identify information; speaking and writing to exchange information; pushing, pulling and lifting up to 20 pounds; operating assigned equipment and vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor work environment exposed to seasonal conditions and inclement weather, including driving a vehicle to conduct work in all weather conditions. Work may be performed around and within the proximity of moving objects including vehicles and related traffic hazards; excavations and confined space; dissatisfied or aggressive individuals.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of six years progressively responsible experience in cross connection control, Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater pretreatment, water, or wastewater regulatory compliance, and/or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and skills. Valid State driver’s license and proof of good driving record. Ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire State of Washington Department of Health Cross Connection Specialist certification & Backflow Assembly Tester certification.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual in Spanish; State of Washington Department of Health Water Distribution Manager I certification.

Salary : $59,342 - $75,754