Description

The Position
 

Wastewater Compliance Manager

Salary displayed includes a 4% general salary increase effective July 2025. 

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

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 and role this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!

Examples of Essential Functions

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.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Chemical, Biological, 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.