Wastewater Compliance Coordinator

Salary : $74,760.00 - $105,192.00 Annually
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 598E 871 122023
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/14/2023
Closing Date: 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: RIEO-SC
Description
We are looking for someone to

• Coordinate and monitor all wastewater utility environmental compliance activities. Provide for communication, documentation, and reporting to all regulatory agencies. This includes tracking permit requirements and regulations, and developing and presenting complex compliance reports.
• Responsible for all internal and external communications relating to non-compliance events. Examples include (1) represent the City in responding to inquiries from the public, media and regulatory agencies to assure consistency of response and reporting for the Wastewater Division relating to sanitary sewer overflows; (2) provide technical assistance in the analysis and investigation of excursions or exceedances of waste discharge requirements at the wastewater treatment plants.
• Monitor wastewater treatment plants and systems for compliance with all NPDES permits, 40CFR 503 regulations relating to biosolids, air quality permits, make recommendations, and implement action plans to resolve compliance issues.
• Perform legislative review and advocacy activities on various environmental and compliance issues as assigned; analyze impacts, prepare position statements and/or back-up documentation and make recommendations upon request; recommend appropriate and effective responses to proposed legislation affecting the Municipal Utilities and its ratepayers.
• Represent the City before outside agencies and organizations; participate in community and professional groups and committees; act as a technical and professional resource providing support and assistance reflective of the City's concerns and interests. Prepare and make public presentations.

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Qualifications we're looking for
Knowledge of:

• Environmental and Safety laws and regulations and City of Redding policies pertaining to water quality, air quality, and wastewater treatment plants and the wastewater collection system, specifically, 40CFR 503 relating to biosolids, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for wastewater treatment and effluent discharge, Air Quality Management District, Waste Discharge Requirements, and General Safety & Cal/OSHA Safety Requirements for Municipal Utilities.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with regulatory agency personnel
• Communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner and receive and comprehend instructions given, both written and verbally
• Communicate with other personnel through two-way radio; facilitate OSHA training of Municipal Utilities personnel
• Perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision
• Recognize and display proper judgment in dealing with operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace

Education:

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Typical education would include a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering or other related field.
• Equivalent employment/training in a water, wastewater utility or industrial waste division may be substituted for degree.

Experience:

• Typical experience would include a minimum of five years experience working in a water or wastewater utility or two years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Experience with safety program facilitation desired.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An oral board examination, written practical examination, or combination of, will be administered. This recruitment will create an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references.
• Review of driver history record.
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older).
• Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Veterans Credit:Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU,
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues:
Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.