COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

Salary : $75,587.20 - $113,360.00 Annually

Location : Water Resources Administrative 21749 W. Yuma Rd. Ste 107 Buckeye, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time, Regular

Job Number : 01785

Department : Water Resources

Division : Water Resources - Administration

Opening Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 6 / 2025 10 : 59 PM Mountain

Description

Our Vision : We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

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Our Benefits

The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year : New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%, per fiscal year.

GENERAL PURPOSE : Under general supervision, performs advanced technical and regulatory compliance work to ensure the City's public water and wastewater systems meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Oversees specialized compliance programs, serves as the City's subject matter expert in assigned focus areas, and provides high-level technical guidance to operations staff, contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies. Work involves significant independent judgment, decision-making, and interpretation of complex regulations.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Interprets, applies, and enforces federal, state, and local environmental regulations related to public water and wastewater systems.
• Develops, implements, and manages compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as the City's primary liaison to regulatory agencies, representing the City during inspections, audits, and enforcement actions.
• Coordinates with engineering, operations, and legal teams to resolve complex compliance issues and integrate regulatory requirements into planning and operations.
• Reviews development plans and engineering submittals for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Conducts investigations of non-compliance, determines root causes, and recommends corrective actions.
• Prepares technical reports, permit applications, enforcement documentation, and regulatory correspondence.
• Maintains compliance databases and reporting systems; analyzes data to identify trends and inform operational decisions.
• Leads and coordinates assigned staff, including work planning, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Participates in a culture of continuous improvement by providing ideas to management and taking part in Kaizens.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Focused Job Duties (Drinking Water) :

Focused Job Duties (Wastewater) :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education And Experience : A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a closely related field; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in water or wastewater compliance, including program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skill, and Ability :

Knowledge of :

Focused Knowledge (Drinking Water)

Focused Knowledge (Wastewater) :

Skills and Ability to :

12 Month Goals :

Expanding customer outreach and education on backflow requirements.

Special Requirements and / or Certificates : Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Possession of a minimum ADEQ Grade II in one of the following certifications within two years of hire :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions : Standard office environment and exposure to outside elements with possible exposure to hazardous conditions when performing on-site inspections or visits. May be required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Report To : Environmental Compliance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised : Lead

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or a closely related field?

02

Do you have at least three (3) years experience managing compliance programs for public water systems, including regulatory reporting and MSSP plans?

03

Do you have experience using compliance data tools such as SAMS, NJB Cross-Connection, or other drinking water compliance software?

04

Are you comfortable interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulatory policies (e.g. SDWA, ADEQ, EPA rules) in compliance programs?

05

Do you have experience administering cross-connection control programs, including approving backflow prevention installations and enforcing annual testing compliance?

Required Question