Lead Program & Compliance Manager
Description
Lead Program & Compliance Manager
Are you passionate about ensuring safe and clean water for communities? Do you thrive in a role where your leadership and expertise can directly impact public health and safety? If so, we want you on our team at Lehigh County Authority (LCA) in Allentown, PA as our Lead Program and Compliance Manager!
With a robust capital plan exceeding $200M over the next decade, LCA is embarking on a crucial initiative to replace all lead and galvanized service lines requiring replacement under the anticipated Lead and Copper Rule Improvements regulations. If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our dynamic team, we’d love to connect!
What the Job Looks Like
As our Lead Program and Compliance Manager, you’ll spearhead programs aimed at ensuring compliance with drinking water and wastewater regulations, with a particular focus on the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR/I). Your leadership will guide our efforts in maintaining and improving water quality standards, and your expertise will play a critical role in shaping our approach to regulatory compliance. Day-to-day will include:
As our Lead Program and Compliance Manager, you’ll spearhead programs aimed at ensuring compliance with drinking water and wastewater regulations, with a particular focus on the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR/I). Your leadership will guide our efforts in maintaining and improving water quality standards, and your expertise will play a critical role in shaping our approach to regulatory compliance. Day-to-day will include:
- Program Management
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and roll out effective strategies and standard operating procedures for LCRR/I and other compliance activities, aligning these with state and federal standards
- Project Coordination: Lead and manage key programs, ensuring milestones are hit and projects stay on track, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to keep everything running smoothly
- Team Training: Create and deliver training programs to keep staff updated on compliance requirements and best practices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Adhering to Standards: Ensure LCA meets all federal, state, and local water and wastewater regulations, driving compliance with the EPA’s LCRR/I, managing LSL inventories, monitoring requirements, replacement plans, and corrosion control
- Adhering to Standards: Ensure LCA meets all federal, state, and local water and wastewater regulations, driving compliance with the EPA’s LCRR/I, managing LSL inventories, monitoring requirements, replacement plans, and corrosion control
- Data Analysis and Management
- Data Oversight: Supervise data collection for water and wastewater operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment
- Insight Generation: Analyze data to track compliance, evaluate program success, and pinpoint areas for improvement, using insights to drive operational enhancements
- Reporting: Prepare and review detailed reports on compliance and program performance, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory reporting
- Public Engagement
- Outreach: Lead efforts to educate the public about lead and water quality. Create and share materials, give presentations, and handle inquiries with clarity and accuracy
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5+ yrs. in water compliance management role, project management experience preferred
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, environmental science, or chemistry is preferred
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Project Management software required (Procore preferred)
- Skills & Abilities We Value:
- Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of compliance within the water/wastewater industry
- Communication: Adept at engaging and presenting information in a clear, concise manner
- Leadership: Proven skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels
- Collaboration: Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and work within a supportive team
About Us and What We Offer You
Since 1966, we've been dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable water and sewer services to our community. At LCA, we believe in teamwork and collaboration. We work closely with our customers and neighboring municipal systems to create partnerships that benefit everyone. Our regional approach allows us to respond quickly and enhance services whenever and wherever they're needed.
Since 1966, we've been dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable water and sewer services to our community. At LCA, we believe in teamwork and collaboration. We work closely with our customers and neighboring municipal systems to create partnerships that benefit everyone. Our regional approach allows us to respond quickly and enhance services whenever and wherever they're needed.
LCA isn't just a service provider; it's a vibrant and dynamic place to work. We offer an exciting and busy environment where our employees are the heart of our operations. By joining our team, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our public services are valuable, affordable, and high-quality. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and service, LCA is the place for you. Join us and help shape the future of our community!
Benefits and Perks
At LCA, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that ensures you and your family are well taken care of. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
At LCA, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that ensures you and your family are well taken care of. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
- Competitive Salary: We are in the $90,000 - $95,000/yr. range
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with coverage for you and your eligible dependents, all at affordable employee contribution rates
- Generous Paid Time Off: We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering you ample vacation days, excused absences, personal days, and holidays to recharge and spend quality time doing the things you enjoy
- Comprehensive Insurance: LCA provides company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage to support you in unexpected situations
- Retirement Plans: Secure your future with eligibility for two retirement plans – the Pennsylvania Municipal Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and a 457 plan through Empower
I’m interested, how do I get started?
We’re excited that you’re considering joining the Lehigh County Authority (LCA) team! To make the hiring process smooth and efficient, we've partnered with myHR Partner. Rest assured, they’re not a staffing service or recruiter – they’re here to help us find the best fit for our organization. Your resume will be reviewed specifically for opportunities with LCA.
At LCA, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employment decisions at LCA are based on your qualifications, merit, and the needs of our business.
Thank you for considering LCA as your next career move. We look forward to learning more about you!