Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Job Title:
Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Posting

Start Date:

3/4/26

Job Description:

$60,050 to $102,030. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally.

Responsible for organizing and performing essential functions and activities to ensure that our drinking water systems comply with Illinois EPA monitoring and reporting requirements. Primary focus is on drinking water quality standards, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and preparing clear, accurate compliance summaries for management and other departments.

• Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and update drinking water monitoring schedules.
• Ensure compliance samples are collected within required time frames.
• Track compliance with regulatory limits and permit‑specific requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and summaries for internal use, regulatory submission, and management review.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of results reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between IL Water Quality Compliance staff and the laboratories analyzing drinking water samples.
• Communicate compliance status, emerging issues, and operational needs effectively with the manager and regional supervisors.
• Assist with wastewater compliance tasks as needed.

• Knowledge of federal and state drinking water regulations, drinking water treatment processes, and analytical testing principles is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in drinking water, wastewater, and/or laboratory operations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience in water, wastewater, or laboratory operations preferred.

• Local and regional travel. Rare overnight travel may be required.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• IL Drinking Water Operator License preferred.

• Office environment with occasional outdoor work and visits to treatment plants or system facilities.

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives Results
• Collaborates