Water Resources Analyst

The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Department is currently seeking a Water Resources Analyst. This position plans, develops, and implements policies and programs for monitoring, evaluating, and managing District surface and storm water, aquatic habitats, and treatment plant and industrial discharges. Provides analysis and resolution of regulatory issues that may impact the District’s programs, projects, and functions. Recognizes regulatory issues, analyzes their actual or potential impact on the District, and participates in their resolution. Develops solutions and recommends changes in policies and programs to resolve or avoid regulatory issues. Maintains and completes process used to ensure permit compliance including compiling annual reports

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Manages the design and implementation of District’s projects related to water quality, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), and regulatory analysis. Develops schedules, prepares project, and scopes projects. Maintains communication with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Analyzes, interprets and presents data using statistical tools and models. Determines the type of data needed, how the data should be collected and evaluated, what the data says about the project, what the impacts it has on the District, and how the information should be presented. Prepares reports and presents/trains to internal and external stakeholders. 
3. Manages the District’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Meets with workgroups to identify environmental impacts and develops goals, targets, and programs. Provides new employee training on EMS. Monitors progress. Drafts annual report to the Leadership Team. Provides expertise on sustainable development and minimizing environmental impacts. 
4. Develop, edit, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Regulatory Affairs and compliance assurance processes. Research, analyze, and work with other District programs, member cities, regulators and other municipalities to ensure SOPs are completed and accurate.
5. Administers District regulatory permits by developing permit applications or renewals; preparing, completing, and submitting all required environmental and annual reports, including pretreatment and MS4 reports; developing, maintaining, and presenting permit training programs for District and member city staff.  
6. Serves as a regulatory liaison on permitting, NPDES compliance and wastewater, and/or TMDL issues. Researches regulatory requirements and determines their impact to District’s policies and programs. Develops and recommends new programs or program improvements to District’s management staff. Represents the District at meetings to discuss the District’s programs. Coordinates responses to stated federal regulations, researches regulations, provide recommendations for responses. Ensures compliance on new regulations. Participates in the development of rules, regulations, and policies. 
7. Conducts statistical analyses of environmental data to answer broader questions regarding the District’s impact on environment. Performs environmental compliance audits and develops corrective action plans in response to audits. 
8. Manages water quality flow releases from the two reservoirs to achieve goals. Implement Thermal Trading Program and in stream water quality objectives. 
9. Oversees the planning, direction, or participates as appropriate in the execution of the MS4 Permit. 
10. Provides technical and regulatory expertise on Federal, State, and local water quality rules, regulations, and policies. Comments on proposed regulations as they would affect the District. Serves as a technical resource and District representative with statewide agencies regarding regulatory issues that impact the District. Collaborates with other agencies to comment on and propose language for legislation, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:  

• Principles and practices of project management
• Principles and practices of wastewater treatment and storm water management
• Theory and principles of water resource protection
• Principles, practices, and techniques of habitat design
• Principles and practices of contract management
• Pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

In addition to the knowledge listed above, some may require the following knowledge:

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of water quality permitting, guidance, and policies
• Principles and practices of water quality data analysis and modeling; principles and practices of environmental protection
• Advanced principles and practices of water quality/hydrology monitoring and control
• Contemporary best practices in industrial pretreatment

SKILL IN: 

• Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting technical data pertaining to wetlands, streams, riparian habitats, watershed and regulatory impacts, and treatment plant and industrial discharges
• Conducting studies, reviews, and evaluations to form accurate conclusions and projections
• Developing innovative solutions within available resources
• Use of computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database

ABILITY TO: 

• Identify, research, and analyze complex regulatory problems in a technical environment
• Understand and evaluate new watershed management methods or environmental management strategies
• Understand and interpret pertinent policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

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

 3+ years experience in a surface and storm water, water or wastewater treatment, or industrial discharge management program; industrial operations analysis; regulatory compliance; or implementing pretreatment regulations, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

6 months experience working with scientific, operational, and technical staff in developing solutions to regulatory issues.

College-level coursework in water or wastewater treatment technology, mathematics, statistics, quantitative analysis, chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental engineering, environmental science, water resources, regulatory compliance, or a related field. 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver’s license.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.