Environmental Compliance Manager

Salary: $70,380.00 Annually
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-00005
Department: Public Services Harrison
Division: Public Services-Environmental Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: 2/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description/Distinguishing Features
The Environmental Compliance Supervisor is responsible to provide environmental program/project planning, development, administration, implementation and management of the City's various environmental programs to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Examples of Duties
A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provides program and project management, planning, development, administration, resource allocation/budgeting, interpretation and implementation of federal, state and local regulations for the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP), Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Program, Mercury Minimization Program and Pfizer's Pharmaceutical Exemption.
• Provides program and project management, planning, development, administration, resource allocation/budgeting, interpretation and implementation of federal, state and local regulations for the Cross Connection Control Program.
• Submits required compliance status reports to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) per City rules and regulations.
• Reviews inspection reports and pertinent sampling data for compliance with IPP and Cross Connection Control Program requirements and local ordinances; establishes and prioritizes inspection schedule; approves findings and substantiates corrective action mandate upon customers.
• Provides program development, planning and implementation of Surcharge Cost Recovery Program per City Ordinance Chapter 28; monitors activities, verifies accurate billing of industrial users and municipal customers.
• Provides development and implementation of enforcement response plan; determination of enforcement actions for violations within the IPP and Cross Connection Control Program.
• Provides support to wastewater operations personnel to problem solve wastewater treatment difficulties including plant upset and interference.
• Supervises and evaluates staff including the delegation of work, performance reviews, training and development, and discipline in accordance with City policies, procedures and union contracts.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of environmental services experience, preferably with a municipality.
• Knowledge of wastewater systems operations.
• Knowledge of water system operations.
• Knowledge of industrial pretreatment systems, and plumbing and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong report and technical writing skills.
• Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with the public and all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking and skills.

Acceptable Training and Experience
The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.
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Please note: these benefits are subject to change.
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Do you have any experience in Wastewater Treatment?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field?
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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of environmental services experience.
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Do you have strong report and technical writing skills? Please explain.
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Do you have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills?
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