Drinking Water Compliance Manager
About the role
Jacobs is seeking a Drinking Water Compliance Manager to lead compliance efforts with federal and state Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements across assigned public water systems. The role involves supervising a team of six regulatory specialists, providing technical leadership, and developing comprehensive compliance programs.
Responsibilities
Directly supervise the Drinking Water Compliance Coordinator team.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the team.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure consistent execution of compliance activities.
Communicate, coordinate, and work cooperatively with the C&R Management Team.
Serve as the C&R team’s primary authority on the Safe Drinking Water Act and state primacy program requirements.
Interpret complex federal and state regulations and translate them into actionable company policies and operational procedures.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, emerging contaminants, enforcement trends, and industry trends to ensure organizational readiness and compliance adaptation.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide drinking water compliance programs, systems, and reporting frameworks.
Ensure assigned public drinking water systems maintain compliance with monitoring, reporting, treatment technique, and operational requirements to protect public health.
Oversee development and standardization of Monitoring plans, Sample tracking systems, Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Regulatory guidance documents.
Serve as the primary liaison with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Lead high-level regulatory communications, negotiations, and resolution of enforcement actions or violations.
Coordinate Jacobs OMFS participation in inspections, sanitary surveys, audits, and compliance reviews.
Oversee sanitary surveys, compliance audits, and support visits across all projects.
Identify systemic compliance risks and develop corrective action strategies.
Ensure timely escalation and resolution of significant compliance issues.
Review and approve corrective action plans and verify closure of findings.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, laboratory, technical services, and other disciplines to ensure compliance solutions are integrated into plant operations.
Support emergency response and incident management activities related to drinking water quality and regulatory compliance.
Develop and deliver training programs on SDWA requirements and compliance best practices to staff, leadership team, regulators, and public stakeholders.
Ensure consistent understanding of regulatory expectations across all project teams.
Support proposals, project startups, and due diligence related to drinking water compliance.
Advise senior leadership on regulatory risk, compliance trends, and strategic planning.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in drinking water compliance, including leadership roles.
Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state implementation programs.
Extensive experience with Regulatory inspections and enforcement processes.
Extensive experience with Water treatment plant operations.
Extensive experience with Compliance monitoring and reporting systems.
Proven experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong communication, leadership, and regulatory negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance data management tools.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Qualifications
High-level water operator certification (strongly preferred).
Skills
Technical expertise in drinking water compliance and regulatory requirements.
Leadership and mentoring skills.
Strategic planning and implementation abilities.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Project management and coordination skills.
Training and capacity building experience.
Business development and strategic initiative support.
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $127,400.00 to $155,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schedule
This is a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to project sites and regulatory meetings. This is a combination of office and field environments, including exposure to treatment facilities and associated hazards.