Asset, Regulatory, and Water Quality Oversight Manager (Operations Officer)

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Director's Office, located at 4800 E 63rd St.
Salary Range: $8,650 - $13,620/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 4, 2025


Responsibilities

Leadership Opportunity - Water Services Department

The Water Services Department is seeking a knowledgeable individual to lead the Asset, Regulatory, and Water Quality Oversight Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Direct - Plans, directs the development, and implementation of various subject-matter programs and will be responsible for ensuring industry standard oversight.
• Organizational Development - Develops standards, objectives and procedures improve environmental compliance.
• Mitigation - Advises management on how to reduce compliance risks by developing a Department-wide quality management system.
• Audit -Performs internal/external operational audits.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation - Assists with identifying/optimizing programs such as Pollution Prevention, Waste Management, and Energy Conservation.
• Education & Communication - Educates staff and other stakeholders about environmental compliance issues and best practices and communicates data to internal/external stakeholders.
• Efficiency - Optimizes existing and developing revised analytics consistent with best practices and regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader with the ability to identify and optimize best practices to ensure and enhance efficiency and compliance within the Water Department.


Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 10 years of experience in private or governmental utility operations, environmental engineering/consulting, and/or regulatory agencies or an equivalent combination of experience/education deemed appropriate by the Department Director.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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