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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
 Western Virginia Water Authority | |
 United States, Virginia, Roanoke | |
 Jan 10, 2026 | |
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JOB POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Division: Water Quality Status: Exempt Grade: 113 Job Code: 110 Reports to: Chief Operating Officer - Water Quality Date: 08-15-22 Revised Date: 00-00-00 Last Reviewed Date: 00-00-00 SUMMARY OF JOB Oversees and responsible for implementation of environmental programs across the organization and compliance activities specified by various federal and state regulations. Oversees the Pretreatment Program, biosolids land application program, Fats, Oil, and Grease (F.O.G.) program, Bulk Waste Hauler Permitting, Sanitary Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation, backflow prevention program and some Lead and Copper responsibilities. Trains staff in 40 CFR 503 of the federal regulation and the implementation of industry best management practices. Communicates with the Authority Attorneys, Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency regarding legal issues. Participates in legal hearings and other similar venues to represent the maintenance of the Authority's rules and regulations. Builds case for legal prosecution of industries whose practices are a danger to other personnel in the water authority/the waste treatment plant and environment. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, supplemented by course work in Waste treatment or Industrial Inspections plus two (2) or more years experience in industry related trade. Certification for Industrial Facility Inspections required. Professional engineering license from the State of Virginia preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled. * Directs and coordinates work of assigned employees. * Takes active role in developing employees by establishing individual employee goals and objectives. Assures appropriate resources are available to obtain established goals and objectives. * Makes recommendations to management on appointments and promotions within assigned area. * Assures employee evaluations are complete and accurate and meet all requirements. * Oversees the Pretreatment Program, biosolids land application program, Fats, Oil, and Grease (F.O.G.) program, Bulk Waste Hauler Permitting, and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation. * Develops the framework of the local pretreatment program based on the Federal and State Regulations as well as Local Limits development including the Rules and Regulations, Enforcement Response Plan, and Legal Authority documents. * Administers the Pretreatment Program for the Western Virginia Water Authority. * Evaluates businesses and operations in the service area to determine relevance of industrial pretreatment standards and whether a permit may be required. * Develops and issues industrial discharge permits to identify industries based on federal, state, and local rules and regulations. * Communicates with industry management or other responsible individual regarding questions and concerns, sampling needs, records, parameter limits, and in some cases calculates alternative limits. * Implements all other legal requirements for the program including inspection, evaluation and testing of permitted entities to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations and relevant permits. * Speaks at facilities and functions to educate Management regarding elements and requirements of the Industrial Pretreatment program. * Provides oversight, guidance, and review for the pretreatment programs for contracting jurisdictions. * Issues bulk septic hauling permits to waste haulers based on federal, state, and local rules and regulations. * Establishes adequate programs to communicate the requirements of the bulk septic hauling program to the regulated community. * Assists in the development of the Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.), including developing program materials and activities to communicate the F.O.G. program to the food service industry. * Issues permits to food industry establishments as required by the Authority rules and regulations. * Provides oversight and direction for the Biosolids Program, developing appropriate inspection and program control standards and activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. * Performs on site Storm water sampling in accordance with the wastewater treatment Plants Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. * Communicates with the Water Authority Attorneys and the Department of Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency regarding legal issues. * Participates in legal hearings and other similar venues to represent the maintenance of the Authority's rules and regulations. * Builds case for legal prosecution of industries whose practices are a danger to other personnel in the water authority, the waste treatment plant, and/or the environment. Collaborate with legal community to achieve convictions. * Communicates effectively with personnel regarding direction of Environmental Programs. * Communicates effectively with personnel regarding their individual performance, responsibilities and expectations. * Directs staff in the inspection of Significant Industrial Users, Categorical Industrial Users, and Non-Significant Users; Biosolids inspections, F.O.G. inspections, residential and commercial inflow & infiltration inspections. * Trains staff in 40 CFR 503 of the federal regulation and the implementation of industry best management practices. * Evaluates written inspection reports on industries, biosolids, and safety. * Assesses industry laboratory reports prior to data entry into the computer and especially before issuance of Notice of Violations. * Manages the backflow prevention program. * Manages some Lead and Copper responsibilities. * Directs and oversees data entry for the Septic Hauling program. * Answers questions and solve problems from personnel, industries, and jurisdictions. * Performs Director of Plant Operations and Director of Plant Asset responsibilities in absence of these Directors. * Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises assigned employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to direct and supervise work of assigned personnel. * Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area. * Ability to think logically and comprehend data. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing. * Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and customers orally or in writing as necessary. * Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended. * Ability to identify problems and/or conflict and seek management assistance in dealing with problems and/or conflicts. * Ability to analyze and solve technical and administrative problems. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form. * Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear concise manner. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, other Water Authority departments and the general public. * Ability to work alone or in a team environment. * Must possess and maintain a good work ethic concerning attendance, punctuality, positive attitude, meeting deadlines, being a team player and encouraging teamwork among employees. * Must have extensive knowledge of the laboratory procedures found in Standard Methods and other federal guidance manuals in order to evaluate the analysis of organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, metals, and biologicals accurately and apply the knowledge appropriately. * Ability to work with data base programs, excel spreadsheets, and supervise others on the use of these computer programs. * Sufficient knowledge and training are required with regard to hazardous materials to allow the employee to enter and complete inspection of various industries and processes safely. * Employee must be a composed and professional person capable of representing the Water Authority in a court of law. * Knowledge of pH meters, computers and sampling equipment. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate Engineering discipline, supplemented by course work in Waste treatment or Industrial Inspections plus five (5) or more years experience in industry related trade or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS * Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles. * Must possess a Certification for Industrial Facility Inspections. * Possession of a valid professional engineering license from the State of Virginia preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles. * Repetitive movement using equipment is involved. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb (ladders/stairs), balance or crawl. * Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite. * Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day. * Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead. * Employee must regularly push/pull up to 30 pounds. * Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits. WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. * Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation. * Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic. * Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals. GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement: * WVWA application * Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications * Reference checks * Interview with WVWA management team * Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test * A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application * Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position | |