Hybrid Wastewater Compliance Manager presso City of Ontario, CA
City of Ontario, CA · Ontario, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
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About the Department

Wastewater Compliance Manager
The City of Ontario Municipal Utilities Company is seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of Wastewater Compliance Manager. The Wastewater Compliance Manager manages and oversees the Environmental Programs Division and ensures compliance with environmental regulations related to water and sewer operations.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a creative problem solver with the knowledge of applicable, federal, and state regulations as well as basic chemistry and math and their application to potable and wastewater quality, recycled water, and drinking water standards. In addition, the ideal candidate will be dedicated to public service, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be customer service oriented, and have outstanding leadership skills. The successful candidate will embody the City's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company strives to meet the Ontario City Council goal of "focusing resources in Ontario's Commercial and Residential neighborhoods." The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, and services completed by Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Water Quality, Water Resources, Water Production, Customer Service, and Administrative Service divisions. These divisions work together to provide water, recycled water, and sewer services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario. The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company is committed to providing quality work and exceptional customer services to the residents and businesses of Ontario as well as protecting the health and welfare of the community by providing cost effective, safe and reliable services.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City’s State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!
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Position Duties
The essential functions typically performed by the Wastewater Compliance Manager include the following:
- Oversees the City’s National Pre-Treatment and Fats-Oils-Grease programs.
- Collects and conducts research on environmental data for the preparation of technical reports, maps, and charts; prepares summary of findings and develops recommendations.
- Reviews, interprets, and analyzes new and proposed legislation; determines effect of legislation on operations and programs; implements appropriate action to ensure compliance.
- Prepares requests for proposal and contract documents for City environmental programs and projects; coordinates and administers the contracted work of outside vendors and consultants as related to environmental projects.
- Prepares grant applications for environmental funding; administers and coordinates grant programs related to environmental programs.
- Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities within the Environmental Programs Division.
- Supervises and directs the activities of staff including employee selection, work assignments, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
- Prepares budget recommendations, monitors personnel and internal services expenditures; ensures expenditures remain within budgetary limitations.
- Prepares and reviews reports for regulatory agencies, City administration, and City Council.
- Communicates and collaborates with various agencies and representatives, including county and other governmental officials and City departments.
- Participates in emergency responses management.
- Responds to public inquiries; prepares related correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Chemical, Biological, or Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or related field.
Experience
Two years of supervisory and management experience in environmental compliance related to utilities sewer collection operations and regulations, or a related field. Experience must include managing contracts.
License
Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment
Desirable
Grade 3 certification in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, and/or Wastewater Collection. Grade 3 Certification in Environmental Compliance Inspection or a Cross Connection Control Specialist Certificate.
Other Qualifications
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. List all periods of employment, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). List any experience that may help you to qualify for the position. List separately each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.