Compliance Coordinator

Jacobs is seeking a Laboratory and Compliance Coordinator based in Prescott Valley, Arizona. You’ll work with project staff to assist in overseeing the laboratory and sampling operations activities for a Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collections System, Reclaimed Water System, and Water Production department to provide superior client service, ensure timely completion of all activities, effectively schedule work to drive optimized resource utilization, establish and maintaining efficient progress metrics and tracking tool and provide technical support as needed. You will be responsible for maintaining system compliance with all State and Federal Regulations and Permits.

The Compliance Coordinator oversees the compliance laboratory, manages sampling requirements, and implements protocols to maintain permit compliance. This position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous record-keeping, attention to detail, and the ability to manage schedules and organize workflows effectively.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Here's what you'll need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• ADEQ Grade II Water Treatment and Grade II Wastewater Treatment certifications, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Combination of education and experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Five years of experience performing chemical analysis and related tests, including multiple years in a wastewater treatment laboratory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, WIMS, Outlook, and laboratory management systems.
• Knowledge of:
• Principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences.
• Methods of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing and analysis.
• Laboratory safety, equipment care, and maintenance.
• Supervisory and training practices.

Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Familiarity with AZDHS, APP, AZPDES, MSGP and IPP permitting and sampling requirements.
• Oversees and manages the water and wastewater compliance laboratory, including performing tests as needed.
• Conducts chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological analyses of potable water, wastewater influent and effluent, soils, biosolids, and industrial wastes and makes evaluative conclusions.
• Trains new employees in laboratory analysis, sampling techniques, and standard procedures.
• Implements and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) program; identifies and resolves issues promptly.
• Assists with industrial pretreatment sampling and inspection programs.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment such as pH meters, balances, autoclaves, titrators, incubators, spectrophotometers, and related instruments.
• Coordinates sampling and analysis with outside contract laboratories, including managing inventory, documentation, and keeping an inventory of appropriate sampling needs (sampling equipment, sample containers, shipping coolers, chain of custody, sample storage, and preservation)
• Prepares and maintains accurate compliance and non-compliance reports, records, and data entry for all monitoring, control, and compliance activities.
• Advises senior staff on test results and recommends improvements to laboratory procedures.
• Assists with budgeting, inventory control, and laboratory maintenance.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to service equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facilities, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers a Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The hiring pay range for this position is $27.00 to $35.00 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person