Description

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to cdelone@tcpud.org.  

 TCPUD is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to lead our efforts in providing safe drinking water and pursuing regulatory excellence.

 For a complete list of this position's essential functions and qualifications, please visit https://tcpud.org/jobs and select the position under "Full-Time Job Opportunities". 

 About the Position:

The Water Quality and Regulatory Compliance Administrator plays a critical leadership role within TCPUD’s Utilities Department, overseeing programs that protect drinking water quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and support responsible water conservation. This position is responsible for planning, administering, and coordinating the District’s water quality and compliance programs, ensuring that operations meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Administrator serves as the District’s primary liaison to regulatory agencies and provides strategic leadership to maintain safe, reliable, and legally compliant water system operations that support the District’s mission and long-term goals.

In this role, the Administrator leads water quality monitoring and regulatory compliance efforts across the District’s water system. Responsibilities include overseeing sampling programs, coordinating laboratory testing, analyzing water quality data, preparing regulatory reports, and ensuring accurate and timely compliance with drinking water standards. The position also plays an important role in program development and improvement—evaluating emerging regulations, identifying potential risks, and implementing policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and long-term regulatory compliance.

 The Administrator works closely with the Director of Utilities and provides supervision to professional, technical, and clerical staff while coordinating with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into effective operational practices. Through collaboration across departments and engagement with the public and partner agencies, this position helps ensure that TCPUD continues to provide safe, high-quality water service to the community while maintaining transparency, accountability, and environmental stewardship.

 The Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate for the Water Quality and Regulatory Compliance Administrator is a knowledgeable and motivated professional who is passionate about protecting water quality and ensuring regulatory excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field, along with progressively responsible experience managing water quality monitoring, reporting, and compliance programs. This individual is comfortable working at the intersection of science, operations, and regulation—able to interpret complex regulatory requirements, analyze technical data, and translate that information into effective programs, policies, and operational practices that support safe and reliable water service.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to TCPUD’s Core Values, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and be able to independently manage complex programs and make sound decisions within their areas of responsibility. They are effective communicators who can clearly present technical information to a wide range of audiences—including staff, regulatory agencies, leadership, and the public—and who value collaboration across departments and with external partners. A commitment to continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and public service will be essential in guiding the District’s water quality and conservation programs into the future.

For more information on the essential functions of this position and the required experience and qualifications, please see the attached job description.

About Tahoe City Public Utility District

At TCPUD, employees are part of a team dedicated to building a healthy mountain community through a passion for public service. Our culture is grounded in the Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Teamwork, Initiative, and Communication, which guide how we work together and how we serve our customers and community. Employees at TCPUD take pride in making a meaningful impact—providing essential services, protecting the environment, and enhancing quality of life through water, sewer, and recreation programs.

 Salary and Benefits:

The annual salary range for Director of Parks and Recreation is $126,068 - $163,862. Placement within this range is based on qualifications and experience. In addition, TCPUD offers an attractive benefits package, including:

Retirement: The District participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
Deferred Compensation: The District participates in the CalPERS 457 Plan with a 2% contribution made by TCPUD. 
Medical Insurance: The District currently provides and pays the full premium for employee plus qualified dependents for the CalPERS Gold PPO Plan. 
Dental and Vision Insurance: The District currently provides and pays the full premium for a $1,500 annual dental benefit for employee plus qualified dependents and a $500 annual vision benefit for employee plus qualified dependents. 

Requirements

1.      Education and Experience Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:    Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, environmental policy and planning, environmental science engineering, civil engineering, water/wastewater process engineering or closely related field.

Experience:  Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the administration of  water quality analysis, reporting and compliance programs.  

2.      Certification & Licensing Requirements: 

        Possession of appropriate and valid driver’s license and driving record that complies with District policy.

        Possession of a valid T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health. Or the ability to obtain within 18 months

        Possession of a valid D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health. Or the ability to obtain thin 18 months

        Possession of a valid Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association or the ability to obtain certificate within eighteen (18) months of employment. 

 For a full list of functions and qualifications, please visit https://tcpud.org/jobs and select the position under "Full-Time Job Opportunities