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This role oversees small utility and infrastructure capital projects, reviews and certifies regulatory reports, supports compliance-related corrective action plans and regulatory requirements, develops standard operating procedures, and assists with operator training. The Utilities Compliance Manager also serves as a technical resource, providing guidance and support to regional leadership, operational leaders, on-site management teams, and third-party utility operators to help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant utility operations across the portfolio.\n Job Duties\nManages small utility and infrastructure projects (up to $50,000) in partnership with operations teams from initiation through completion, including technical scoping, operator coordination, and inspection oversight. (Essential)\nWorks directly with the Director, operations teams, and third-party operators to ensure community drinking water, wastewater, and infrastructure are operating correctly, efficiently, and in compliance; collaborates to correct deficiencies. (Essential)\nPartners with Community Managers, Regional Vice Presidents, and Divisional Vice Presidents to address infrastructure-related issues and develop effective solutions. (Essential)\nReviews and validates Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), Monthly Operating Reports (MORs), and sampling reports for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. (Essential)\nProvides technical guidance and compliance determinations for responses to regulatory correspondence prepared by the Construction Services team. (Essential)\nSupports compliance with consent orders by monitoring progress, confirming required actions are completed, and ensuring adherence to established schedules and regulatory requirements. (Essential)\nDefines permit conditions and technical requirements; reviews plans, programs, and documentation required to maintain permits. (Essential)\nServes as a technical liaison to regulatory agencies in partnership with the Director of Utilities & Infrastructure and represents the company at compliance meetings as needed. (Essential)\nCoordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.\nAuthors, refines, and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and utility programs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including version control, distribution, and ongoing updates, while coordinating with the Construction Services team.\nEducates operations teams on SOPs and training programs to help ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.\nProvides oversight for regulatory compliance correspondence, reports, permit requirements, and compliance milestones, coordinating with the Construction Services team to support response drafts and maintain utility portfolio asset records.\nManages and coordinates the preparation and filing of public-supply annual reports, CUPs, PSARs, CCRs, and related reports in collaboration with the Construction Services team.\nContributes to utility and infrastructure capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, forecasting, and budget development.\nOversees projects, upgrades, and replacements involving water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure systems, coordinating with the Construction Services team as needed.\nInspects and monitors construction and utility projects to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, approved plans, and specifications.\nOther duties as assigned.\nCoordinates regulatory community notifications and communicates operating cost information to operations teams to support budget planning, working with the Construction Services team as needed.\n Requirements\nHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)\nBachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Environmental Compliance, or similar areas (Preferred)\n7 years in of experience in water/wastewater compliance (Required)\n7 years in of experience in plant operations, process control, or utility management (Required)\nAbility to communicate effectively with field leadership and senior leadership\nAbility to use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)\nThorough knowledge of and ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and utility compliance permits\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities\nStrong organizational skills\nAbility to travel by car or plane, including overnight travel, as required (approximately 10%)\nMust have a valid driver's license\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs while responding effectively to the evolving needs of the Utilities Department\nPreferred Certifications/Licensures:(Drinking Water & Waste Water Operator License )\nBENEFITS\nAt Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.\nComprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family\nComprehensive Dental and Vision Plans\nOn-Site Fitness Center\nVoluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts\nLife, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life\nShort and Long-Term Disability Coverage\n401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution\nEmployee Assistance Program\nIdentity Theft Insurance\nLegal Assistance Plan\nPet Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education\nVacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation\nTeam Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more\nUp to six weeks of paid 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