Director, Water Quality

Description

• Ensures compliance with water quality regulations.
• Prepares and implements business plans and budgets that ensure achievement of the Company’s mission, as well as the department’s overall goals and initiatives.
• Manages departmental initiatives and metrics including defining targets; developing and implementing plans/actions to ensure targets are met; and monitoring performance.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of current and potential future water quality regulations.
• Provides input on behalf of the Company to State and Federal regulatory agencies during development of water quality regulations that directly impact the Company.
• Participates in communication programs in cooperation with the Corporate Communications department.
• Collaborates with Supply Operations, Utility Operations, and Engineering to address water quality issues (both immediate/emergency and long-term) to ensure that regulatory requirements and customer expectations are satisfied. This requires an understanding of treatment processes and water chemistry. This includes collaborating with operating departments for immediate/emergency issues. This includes collaborating with the Engineering department for long-term issues that require capital solutions.
• Liaison with Local, State and Federal Health Agencies, including presenting to the public and public officials, especially about water quality topics.
• Stays abreast of and adheres to all current safety practices in accordance with company policies and industry guidelines and regulations. Expects the same of subordinates.
• Act as a Standby Manager if needed.
• Directs the operations of the Company’s laboratory and the contract/relationship with contract laboratories.
• Manages the department staff, including defining staff roles and responsibilities; engaging staff to identify and address risks and take advantage of opportunities; working with the HR Department to fill open roles; and providing staff with guidance for their professional development.
• Participates in community, industry, and company associations and processes to educate and enhance the Company's reputation.
• Ensures that the people, processes, and systems (including LIMS and SAMs) are in place to ensure that all required water quality analysis results are collected and reported to regulators.
• Leads the Product Quality Team and Lead Steering Committee.
• Responsible for water quality related items on the company’s risk register.
• Stays apprised of changes in regulatory requirements, risks to water quality compliance, and risks to water aesthetics. Elevate/communicate issues to both operational managers and Senior Management. Collaborate with other departments in developing solutions to issues.

Requirements

• Ability to manage a professional staff and to work effectively with associates including but not limited to customers, regulators, public officials, scientists, and executives.
• Working knowledge of water chemistry/microbiology, regulations, analytical methods, system operations, and Company and regulatory structure.
• Seven years experience in water quality management, laboratory management and business management.
• BS Degree in Science or equivalent.
• Necessary professional skills conducive to managerial integration of dissimilar functions.

Benefits

• Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual salary range of $146,240 - $182,800.
• After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance