Management Analyst I/II - Environmental and Regulatory Compliance

Western Municipal Water District seeks a Management Analyst I/II focused on Environmental and Regulatory Compliance in Riverside, CA. The role involves performing technical, analytical, and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, preparing reports, and managing regulatory programs. Candidates should expect to work overtime and may respond to emergencies. The position offers opportunities for growth from routine analysis to advanced program administration.
Description

Western Municipal Water District invites your interest in the position of Management Analyst with a focus on Environmental and Regulatory Compliance.

Join one of the Inland Empire's Top Work Places bringing your exceptional talents to this analyst level position.

Western's vision is to integrate the best-in-business processes and business systems while developing a leading-edge workforce that continuously creates greater efficiency and value for our customers.

Western’s values include:
• Service Excellence
• Efficiency
• Water Supply Reliability
• Fiscal Responsibility and Value
• Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency
• Environmental Stewardship
• Employee Empowerment
• Innovation
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Individuals within the Management Analyst classification when assigned to Regulatory Compliance in the Engineering Department can expect to perform routine to complex technical, analytical and administrative activities to ensure the District's environmental compliance with federal, state and local regulations; prepares and submits major regulatory reports and permit applications; develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures; develops, coordinates and manages regulatory programs and special projects; and performs related duties as assigned.

District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate the District needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.

DISTINCTIVE ATTRIBUTES:
Management Analyst I is the journey-level classification in the Management Analyst series. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of routine to moderately complex research, data collection and analysis projects related, to regulatory and environmental compliance, requiring the use of judgement and initiative. Incumbents work under general supervision while being trained and gradually work more independently as knowledge and skills increase.

Management Analyst II is the advanced-level classification in the Management Analyst series. Incumbents are responsible for performing complex analysis, and developing and administering regulatory compliance programs or District-wide initiatives. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the interpretation of processes, create specialized reports, and lead special projects. Assignments are typically received in broad form and incumbents are expected to develop applicable techniques. Work may involve direction of staff or consultants.

Incumbents within the Management Analyst series when assigned to Regulatory Compliance in the Engineering Department report to the Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Manager.
Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
• Prepare and submit various routine and non-routine reports to regulatory agencies, such as, but not limited to, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), California Air Resources Board (CARB), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), Division of Drinking Water (DDW), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Coordinate source testing of AQMD permitted equipment at District facilities.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and perform any compliance activities related, but not limited to, air quality, hazardous waste, NPDES, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans/Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) programs, biosolids, dewatering, recycled water, stormwater, sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) and drinking water.
• Perform compliance and audit activities in support of hazardous waste, water, wastewater and air quality programs and related regulatory requirements to ensure that plans and practices are established and adhered to and that regulatory requirements have been met; develop and maintain computerized tracking systems; participate in audits and evaluations of compliance programs; report on findings and verify that corrective action has been taken to resolve deficiencies.
• Develop and coordinate special projects often requiring complex field and scientific studies and investigations; develop methods and schedules; perform document quality control; prepare all required reports.
• Manage assigned aspects of environmental programs including ensuring permit requirements are met and tracking and overseeing implementation of new regulations; ability to serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies for regulatory compliance and inspections; create and submit compliance and administrative reports.
• Processes permit renewals, amendments and revision requests; responds to internal and external data requests.
• Manage studies involving the use of outside services; oversees contractor's work by organizing meetings, overseeing field operations, and reviewing draft reports and data.
• Oversee logistical and technical meetings; collect data, process reports and data, and prepare concise and understandable summaries.
• Review and analyze proposed and final regulations for their impact on District's environmental compliance programs and operations; recommend and implement approved changes to standard operating procedures as a result of regulatory changes; schedule and conduct meetings with applicable regulatory agencies to discuss permitting, monitoring, enforcement and regulatory changes.
• Identity opportunities for improving methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff, assist in implementation of improvements.
• Keeps informed of major environmental issues and regulations that impact the water/wastewater industry through conferences, workshops, seminars and publications; participates in technical industry stakeholder groups.
• Prepares presentation materials and conducts Operator training on environmental compliance; develops compliance guidance documents.
• The incumbent, while exercising his/her authority, shall abide by and promote the District's values and beliefs and adhere to the District's ethics policy.
• Facilitates department, District-wide, and/or inter-agency meetings.
• Represents the District effectively with other agencies, organizations and individuals.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:
• Applicable federal, state and local water, wastewater, recycled water, storm water, air quality and hazardous waste management laws, regulations, programs and standards.
• Engineering and scientific principles related to air quality, biosolids, water/wastewater, etc.
• Methods and techniques of environmental compliance planning, policy, regulations and laws.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of quality assurance/quality control.
• Computer proficiency in advanced web, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Techniques of statistical sampling and analysis.
• Practices/techniques of training.
• Principles and practices of customer service and techniques for effectively communicating with the public, vendors, contractors, regulators, and District staff.
• Current literature and developments of assigned regulatory programs.
• Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with government agencies, and various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations.
Ability to:
• Prepare clear and accurate records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Write and edit technical documents involving regulatory comment letters, research plans, compliance reports, permit applications and scope of work.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, develop and present recommendations and justification for solution.
• Review and understand engineering and construction drawings, technical specifications and scopes of work.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Exercise independent judgement and initiative within established guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: Employees are regularly required to use repetitive motion for keyboard use and writing; frequently grasp, reach overhead, hold and reach; sit for long periods of time; occasionally walk, use staircases, stand, kneel, stoop and bend; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds or 60 pounds with assistance; constantly use overall vision; and frequently hear and talk, in person and on the phone.

Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of District personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary.

Environmental: Employees primarily work in a temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and settings. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.

Western is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any District vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the District, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by the District.