Director of Wastewater Compliance

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possess thorough knowledge and expertise in federal, state, and local wastewater regulations.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, clearly communicate expectations for accountability and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence executive decision-making.
• Communicates effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee Cal Water Wastewater Compliance Operations at all wastewater treatment plants; perform the role of Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal wastewater and recycled water treatment regulations; develops and maintains professional relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Ensures all wastewater treatment plants effluent meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements and all other Federal and State regulatory requirements.
• Represents CWSG in agency or third-party inspections for process improvements and risks mitigation, manage internal audit program and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Oversee recycled water compliance programs across the business; assists other departments with recycled water matters and provides input for strategic goals.
• Stay on top of existing and upcoming regulations in the wastewater and recycled water regulatory environment, participate in the regulatory review process; lead strategic planning to ensure compliance with new regulatory requirements.
• Participates in capital and operational expense budgeting and ensures that established guidelines are met.
• Collaborate with Environmental Affairs, Safety, Security, Operations and Emergency Services to develop and implement emergency response plans for all wastewater treatment plants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements projects which improve efficiency and optimize wastewater, recycled water quality and collection system operations to minimize sanitary sewer overflows.
• Prepares planning and technical documents and conduct the necessary research for treatment optimization and decision-making.
• Conduct regular meetings with wastewater plants management to stay on top of emerging issues and provide support.
• Provide oversight for the wastewater compliance training program and conduct training as necessary.
• Reviews engineering plans and participates in the establishment of specifications for the safe design and operation of wastewater treatment plants and systems and ensures industry and regulatory best practices are included
• Represents CWSG Wastewater Operations to external organizations and give public presentations as needed.
• Serve as Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new business acquisitions; provide due diligence review of wastewater system acquisitions, consolidations, and/or new systems.
• Collaborates with the Environmental Affairs Department and regulatory agencies regarding compliance, communications, operational plans and controls, emergency response, and wastewater quality issues.
• Participate in wastewater and water recycled water professional organizations and take leadership roles on committees.
• Exhibits behavior that supports a safety culture; attends and participates at all required safety training programs; adheres to Company Safety Policies; uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate, reports safety issues/concerns to management in a timely manner and encourages others to behave in the same manner.
• Participates in and supports the Company's Continuous Improvement program and projects.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related Technical and/or Environmental Field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a management role.
• Five years of professional wastewater utility industry experience
• State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV Certification required, Grade V preferred.
• Equivalent Wastewater certification from another state and the ability to obtain California Grade IV Certification in 18 months may be considered.
• California Water Environmental Association Grade IV Collection System Operator Certification desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid California Driver License.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, including City Councils and Board of Supervisors, City Managers and staff, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors.

Salary Range: $146,100 - $271,200

Deadline to submit resume: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.