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Drinking Water Regulatory Specialist (Remote-US)

USA - Illinois - Chicago🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $85,900–$85,900🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations for Public Water Systems (PWS) by managing permits, coordinating sampling, and liaising with regulatory agencies.

Role type

Regulatory compliance specialist (drinking water)

Builds

Compliant drinking water systems for public water utilities

Domain

Environmental regulation / Water treatment

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Permit management, regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring, laboratory coordination, water quality data review, training delivery, regulatory change implementation

Preferred skills

Drinking Water Operator License, knowledge of EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), experience with waterborne pathogens (Legionella), expertise in Total Coliform Rule (TCR), Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rules (DBPR), PFAS requirements, Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) requirements, sampling program coordination

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Responsibilities

Manage PWS permits and regulatory requirements under SDWA; assist with permit application preparation and submission; support compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting; track and maintain compliance records; serve as liaison with federal and state agencies regarding inspections and audits; coordinate laboratory services and sampling logistics; review water quality data for accuracy; provide compliance guidance and training to sales and field teams; monitor regulatory developments and implement changes

Seniority

Individual Contributor, mid-level to senior

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