Water Quality Supervisor

Job summary

The Water Quality Supervisor leads a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act requirements and citywide stormwater programs. This role involves overseeing inspections, enforcement actions, staff training, and coordinating with state and federal regulatory agencies.

Job details

Position Title: Water Quality Supervisor Job Description: Supervises the operational activities of regulatory programs designed to meet the requirements of the State of Utah Division of Environmental Quality (UDEQ), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and other agencies in an effort to protect public health and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the oversight of inspections, hazard assessments, permitting, public education and outreach, investigations, source water protection, monitoring and sampling, inventory management, enforcement activities, recordkeeping, and documentation. Coordinates with the public, applicable stakeholders, and many Salt Lake City Departments and Divisions to meet regulatory requirements. Also includes oversight of staff and will perform the activities of technicians and coordinators, as necessary. This position involves time-sensitive deadlines and requires thorough documentation and reporting, with attention to detail and an ability to multi-task and function independently, with oversight. Both office duties and fieldwork are required on a regular basis. About the Position: The Water Quality Supervisor will be reporting to the Regulatory Program Manager while providing leadership and technical oversight for Clean Water Act compliance programs, including coordination and enforcement activities, MS4 permit implementation, and citywide stormwater program integration. This position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, aligning cross-departmental stormwater and water quality efforts, and serving as a key point of contact with state and federal regulators. The supervisor will guide program planning, compliance tracking, inspections, and enforcement actions while supervising professional staff and working collaboratively with operations, engineering, and external partners to protect receiving waters and advance the City’s water quality objectives. About the Team: The Water Quality Supervisor leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for protecting surface water quality and ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act requirements. The team includes professionals with expertise in stormwater management, MS4 permit compliance, inspections and enforcement, illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE), construction and industrial stormwater oversight, data tracking and reporting, surface water quality monitoring, and public and interdepartmental coordination. Team members work closely with operations, engineering, planning, and maintenance staff, as well as state and federal regulators, to implement regulatory programs, respond to water quality concerns, and support continuous improvement of stormwater and watershed protection efforts. Position Salary Range: $82,520.10 - $91,689 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Important: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Key Responsibilities: Acts as coach and mentor, trains, or determines and ensures the proper training of staff. Provides training to include but not be limited to permitting, sample collection/preservation, Chain of Custody, data collection, regulations, inspections, and enforcement actions. Takes a lead role in the technical writing of reports and documentation, annual reports, management plans, standard operating instructions (SOIs), monitoring plans, and enforcement letters. Supervises staff, which includes but is not limited to recommendations on hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, and discipline. Supervises operational activities including hazard assessments, inspections, enforcement activities, training, and public education and outreach, to facilitate the implementation of regulatory programs and meet compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements. Establishes work assignments and training for program staff to ensure regulatory compliance is met. This may include customer correspondence, inspections and investigations, training and education, and monitoring or sampling. Assists in managing budgets and reviews budgetary documents for accuracy. Performs all duties of a Coordinator and Technician, as necessary, including hazard assessments and inspections for construction, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Coordinates analytical testing through contract laboratories, resolution of laboratory-related issues, and performs analytical data review. Supervises enforcement activities and escalates as needed, including providing education and outreach, verbal warnings, developing enforcement letters, issuing administrative fines and Notices of Violation (NOVs). Review and development of the program’s written records and procedures, such as management plans, regulatory reports, standard operating procedures, and best management practices. Develops and delivers presentations to City and Public Utilities’ staff, the public, contractors, industrial and commercial users, and residents. Serves as a liaison between various Salt Lake City Departments community organizations, governmental agencies, and community partners to develop effective partnerships. Coordinates with various organizations and stakeholders such as State of Utah, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Salt Lake County Health Department, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and other organizations as relevant to the respective Water Quality Program. Implements program management plans, reviewing data, and program activities to meet required deadlines and reporting requirements. Keeps thorough and accurate records of all program activities and develops reports, compliance letters, and outreach documents to coincide with applicable programs and requirements. Attends and participates in seminars, on-the-job training, and other required educational activities. Meets with stakeholders and the public. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business administration, chemistry, biology, engineering, water treatment, or related field plus, a minimum of three years related work experience. Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with related experience including any combination of work with stormwater systems, sewer systems, water distribution, water treatment, or industrial pretreatment programs. Working knowledge of federal and state regulations as they relate to Clean Water Act (CWA and/or the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Certified in respective water quality program (CWA or SDWA) as a Registered Stormwater Inspector (for CWA), and/or Cross Connection Control Program Administrator (SDWA)or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire. Demonstrated knowledge rules, regulations, codes, and concepts. Basic understanding of water chemistry and bacteriology as related water quality. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proven effectiveness in communicating, coordinating, and resolving conflicting issues with peers, the public, and other governmental agencies. Ability to coordinate, schedule, and track work activities and staff, prepare reports and keep records. Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possession of a valid driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card. Working Conditions: Moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights, and to stand, sit or walk uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Work in small areas; walk up and down stairs, and over rough terrain, as necessary to perform inspections and hazard assessments. Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, program deadlines, and schedule demands. Must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Subject to standby and call back situations and must respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various locations. Position may require evening or weekend shifts. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Full-Time POSITION SALARY RANGE $82,520.10 - $91,689 DEPARTMENT Public Utilities Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40

What you’ll do

The Water Quality Supervisor leads a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act requirements and citywide stormwater programs. This role involves overseeing inspections, enforcement actions, staff training, and coordinating with state and federal regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field, along with at least three years of relevant experience. A working knowledge of federal and state water regulations and the ability to obtain specific certifications within six months are required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid vacation • Personal leave • Paid parental leave • Retirement contributions • 401(k) • Employee Assistance Plan • Tuition reimbursement • Pet insurance • Legal services

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Water quality management
• Regulatory compliance
• Stormwater management
• Team leadership
• Environmental inspections
• Hazard assessment
• Technical writing
• Data analysis
• Public outreach
• Enforcement activities
• Clean Water Act compliance
• Project management
• Budget management
• Staff training
• Interdepartmental coordination
• Reporting
• Report Writing
• Motor Vehicle Operation
• Environmental Quality
• Monitoring Plan
• Bacteriology
• Management Plans
• Clean Water Act
• Record Keeping
• Analytical Testing
• Quality Monitoring
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• State Regulations
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Data Version Control (DVC)
• Chain Of Custody
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Annual Reports
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Management
• Communication
• Public Health
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Collection
• Disabilities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Environmental Science
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Science & Research
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