Environmental Compliance Program Manager (Assigned to Water Quality)

JCSD is pleased to introduce this newly established position, approved as part of the District’s budget to support our rapidly growing community and strengthen our commitment to exceptional service.

The listed salary range is effective July 1, 2025.

Ready to lead critical environmental programs at one of California’s leading public agencies?

JCSD is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee our Environmental Compliance or Water Quality Program. In this impactful role,

you will guide regulatory compliance efforts, manage complex projects, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to protect our environment and community health. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages an environmental compliance program and its administrative activities; coordinates projects and activities with other District departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible staff assistance to the Environmental Services Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Plans, develops, administers, implements, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the District’s Water Quality Program.
• Supervises sampling and monitoring activities, flow data gathering, plan reviews, and documentation for conformance with all District regulations, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and submits required regulatory reports to county, state, and federal environmental regulatory agencies; corresponds and communicates with environmental regulatory agencies regarding water operations.
• Oversees the District’s cross-connection and backflow prevention program when assigned to water quality; enforces related regulations and standards.
• Ensures District compliance with all regulatory requirements for District operations; maintains compliance status of laboratory testing results (water quality) and monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the program; recommends within department policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops, administers, and oversees program budget(s); determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; conducts studies to forecast spending and cost benefits for assigned special projects and potential services; monitors expenditures and submits invoices for supplies and equipment; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade, supplemented by college-level coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, or water/wastewater treatment.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in regulatory compliance activities for a complex water, including two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity equivalent to a Water Quality Coordinator at Jurupa Community Services District.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, valid CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade III (D-3) Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade III (T-3) Water Treatment Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid Backflow Tester Certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid Cross Connection Specialist Certification, to be maintained throughout employment. 

GENEROUS BENEFITS

JCSD is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career journey. As a JCSD employee, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Ample time off (83 vacation hours, 98 sick hours, 44 administrative leave hours, and 13 paid holidays).
• Generous medical benefits through CalPERS; the District contributes 85% of the CalPERS Kaiser premium.
• Dental Insurance through Delta Dental is fully covered by the District.
• Vision Insurance through VSP is covered for the employee only by the District.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance and a $100,000 life insurance policy provided by the District.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS – Classic members: 2.7% @ 55 & PEPRA members: 2% @ 62
• Certification pay is available (up to 5%) for certifications above and beyond job description requirements.
• Employer match of $25 per pay period to deferred compensation plan.
• Longevity pay (2.5%) is available after 10 years of service with the District.
• Additional benefits and much more!