Salt Lake City Corporation · 3 hours ago
Water Quality Supervisor
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expSalt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Water Quality Supervisor to lead regulatory programs aimed at protecting public health and the environment. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders to implement and manage water quality initiatives.
Non ProfitGovernmentSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Acts as coach and mentor, trains, or determines and ensures the proper training of staff. Provides training to include but not be limited to permitting, sample collection/preservation, Chain of Custody, data collection, regulations, and enforcement actions
Takes a lead role in the technical writing of reports and documentation, annual reports, management plans, standard operating instructions (SOIs), monitoring plans
Supervises staff, which includes but is not limited to recommendations on hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, and discipline
Supervises operational activities including hazard assessments, inspections, enforcement activities, training, and public education and outreach, to facilitate the implementation of these regulatory programs and meet compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements
Establishes work assignments and training for program staff to assure regulatory compliance is met. This may include customer correspondence, inspections and investigations, training and education, and monitoring or sampling
Assists in managing budgets and reviews budgetary documents for accuracy. Performs all duties of a Coordinator and Technician, as necessary; including, hazard assessments for construction, commercial & industrial, and residential to identify cross connections and lead service lines (LSLs)
Coordinates analytical testing through contract laboratories, resolution of laboratory-related issues, and performs analytical data review
Supervises enforcement activities and escalates as needed, including providing education and outreach, verbal warnings, developing enforcement letters, and issuing notice of violations (NOVs)
Review and development of the program’s written records and procedures, such as management plans, regulatory reports, standard operating procedures, and best management practices
Develops and delivers presentations to City and Public Utilities’ staff, the public, contractors, industrial and commercial users, and residents
Serves as a liaison between various Salt Lake City Departments community organizations, governmental agencies, and community partners to develop effective partnerships
Coordinates with various organizations and stakeholders such as State of Utah, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Salt Lake County Health Department, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and other organizations as relevant to the respective Water Quality Program
Implements program management plans, reviewing data, and program activities to meet required deadlines and reporting requirements
Keeps thorough and accurate records of all program activities and develops reports, compliance letters, and outreach documents to coincide with applicable programs and requirements
Attends and participates in seminars, on-the-job training, and other required educational activities
Meets with stakeholders and the public
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, business administration, chemistry, biology, engineering, water treatment, or related field plus, a minimum of three years related work experience. Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with related experience including any combination of work with stormwater systems, sewer systems, water distribution, water treatment, or industrial pretreatment programs
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations as they relate to Clean Water Act (CWA and/or the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Certified in respective water quality program (CWA or SDWA) as a Registered Stormwater Inspector (for CWA), and/or Cross Connection Control Program Administrator (SDWA) or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire
Demonstrated knowledge rules, regulations, codes, and concepts
Basic understanding of water chemistry and bacteriology as related water quality
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proven effectiveness in communicating, coordinating, and resolving conflicting issues with peers, the public, and other governmental agencies
Ability to coordinate, schedule, and track work activities and staff, prepare reports and keep records
Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Possession of a valid driver's license or Utah driving privilege card
Benefits
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Company
Salt Lake City Corporation
Salt Lake City Corporation, governed by a full-time mayor and part-time city council, is Utah's capital city and premier public employer with over 3,500 employees.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Posner
CIO
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2026-02-07
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