Environmental Health and Safety Program Administrator (1TX.24) - American States Water Company

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and Military Spouses encouraged to apply

POSITION DEFINITION:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for administering the Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs. This includes, monitoring federal, state, and local environmental, water quality and resource protection, and public water supply regulations and legislation, and assisting the Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams in compliance with these regulations.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a skilled employee and responsible professional, the incumbent must work independently, exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of a broad range of responsibilities in an environment of routinely sensitive and confidential issues. Therefore, the employee must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the company’s employees, military base personnel, subcontractors and vendors. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

·         Oversees and monitors the maintenance of relevant documentation to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for proactive management purposes and to meet regulatory guidelines for documentation and reporting

·         Oversees the Company’s environmental programs including the bacteriological sampling, lead and copper sampling, Pretreatment program, Grease Control program, Inflow and Infiltration program, Water Conservation, and Cross Connection control programs

·         Assists the Environmental Health and Safety Manager on environmental policies, procedures and guidelines for Officer approval to ensure compliance with applicable regulations

·         Initiates, coordinates and participates in environmental audits.  Prepares environmental assessments of Company property.  Recommend actions to reduce potential environmental hazards

·         Oversees all Environmental and Health Department Permits, including Public Water Supply, Division of Water Quality, Erosion Control, and Landfill Permits

·         Interprets and recommends actions to comply with applicable environmental federal, state, and local laws and regulations

·         Assists the Environmental Health and Safety Manager with administering the Company’s safety programs, including Illness and Injury Prevention Programs, Safety Audits, OSHA requirements, MSDA documentation and training programs

·         Reviews environmental permit applications and drawings for compliance according to Federal, State, and Installation environmental regulations.

·         Interprets and recommends actions to comply with applicable federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.  Assists in preparation of required safety records and related documents

·         Collaborates with Company personnel and Company consultants in assisting in the development and maintenance of the Company’s safety and security program

·         Identifies environmental health hazards to Company employees, facilities, the public and the environment to minimize the Company’s liability

·         Conducts data analysis, summarizes data with tables and graphs, and prepares reports and/or presentations to explain causes and effects on water quality as required by management

·         Maintains the Company’s Databases that may include but are not limited to Water Quality & Resource Protection, Cross-connection Control, Public Water Supply, and Employee Training

·         Performs periodic field inspections, office walk-through, and plant inspections.  Completes safety inspection reports, including recommending actions for correction

·         Updates the Company’s Water Supply Plan, Water Conservation Plan, and Water System Management Plan and submitting to the proper agency

·         Serves as the Company’s representative on environmental committees, both internally and externally

·         Serves as the Company’s representative on safety committees, both internally and externally

·         Oversees needed Company research activities related to environmental issues.  Prepares and implements studies to improve overall environmental issues.  Prepares and implements studies to improve overall environmental quality control.  Prepares technical reports and documents to support

·         Prepares and distributes the Annual Wastewater Performance Report

·         Prepares and distributes the Annual Consumer Confidence Reports. Coordinates and prepares any public education notices related to Fats, Oils, and Greases, Sanitary Sewer Overflows, Smoke Testing, Lead and Copper, and/or any public education materials associated with the public water system or sanitary sewer collection system

·         Monitors federal, state and local health and safety regulations and legislation that may impact the company. This includes regulations promulgated by Fed/OSHA, EPA, and DOT.

·         Conducts periodic surveys and inspections of facilities and equipment to comply with code requirements, identify safety hazards and prevent accidents.

·         Provides training on regulations, policies, practices or on how to recognize hazards

·         Reviews engineering construction drawings and provides safety management recommendations.

·         Advises Environmental Health and Safety Manager in mandated safety training courses for employees, qualifies training vendors, reviews training modules, and monitors training to determine compliance.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·         A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or other related sciences or related field required.  Master’s degree desirable

·         Ability to communicate technical information to others with various backgrounds and knowledge bases.

·         Ability to speak to groups.

·         Ability to research, interpret and summarize data.

·         Required excellent verbal and written communication skills 

·         Required State mandated certification or ability to obtain certification 

·         Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed.

·         Must take and pass Federal OSHA and or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher courses as required by the associated regulations for this Position.  Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory

·         The incumbent must be willing to travel as required by project needs.

QUALITIES/CORE COMPETENCIES:

·         Trustworthy, strong personal integrity

·         Demonstrates a strong level of accountability and ownership

·         Solid interpersonal skills

·         Executes with discipline and urgency.

·         Demonstrated impact and influencing skills

·         Good written and verbal communication skills

·         Collaborative team oriented

·         Exhibits professionalism with internal and external contacts

·         Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills

·         Data analysis skills including ability to use advance features of Excel (pivot tables, graphs, charts)

·         High degree of initiative, self-motivated

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs., bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.  Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents.  We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year.  To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.  Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.