Hiring: Environmental Compliance Specialist I Company: Aqua Location: Des Plaines, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:29:56 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •2-4 years related water/wastewater operations or compliance related experience preferred •4 years related water/wastewater operations or compliance related experience preferred Required Skills: •Draft compliance reports and compiles data for reports. Organize and track compliance work for inclusion in reports, including field data. Issue work orders and schedules for additional compliance work. Plot and graphs data, and tracks compliance. •Review inspection reports and regulatory correspondence. Share information with others electronically and draft response letters. Issue work orders for compliance repairs. Meet with operators and managers to discuss inspection reports. Work with engineer and managers to draft responses. •Prepare and maintain sampling plan including monthly bacteriological, lead and copper, disinfection by-products, and others for all systems and updates sample sites as needed. Ensure all samples are collected and reviews data. •Collect flow and pumping data from groundwater wells to ensure compliance with all applicable permits. •Communicate urgent information to supervisors and operators and customers regarding water quality inquiries. Serve in an advisory/training capacity towards plant staff on sampling and proper test procedures to ensure compliance. •Reviews inspection reports and regulatory correspondence, meeting with operators and managers as needed to gather details and discuss results. Partners with engineers and management to draft responses. •Coordinates and oversees environmental programs including water and wastewater sampling programs at assigned states. •Demonstrated capacity to work well under pressure Qualifications: •BA/BS Degree required (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences degree preferred •Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). •Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!