Regulatory Compliance Advisor (Vacancy)

Regulatory Compliance Advisor (Vacancy)

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Regulatory Compliance Advisor (Vacancy)

Salary

$46.41 - $69.63 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-1161-V1

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Office of the Public Utilities Director

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

4/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

The Regulatory Compliance Advisor in the Director's Office, Policy Section, at Columbus Water & Power will provide regulatory guidance and support in all matters pertaining to environmental and regulatory compliance and policy for utility operations, including monitoring, conducting research, and preparing summaries and advocacy documents in response to regulatory and legislative developments. This position will also coordinate updates to internal City legislation and Department rules and manage the public records unit. Performs related duties as required.

Software Used:

Microsoft Office, Legistar, Quorum, Next Request.

Preferred Qualifications:

Law degree and/or legal writing experience.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Establishes, maintains, and implements processes, procedures, and documentation to assist all operations in maintaining full compliance with all environmental laws, regulations, permit requirements and conditions, and City policy;

Monitors regulatory rules and legislative development, as well as court decisions, for relevance to departmental operations; assists department in developing responses to draft or proposed legislation;

Develops and updates various environmental specific online training modules for Public Utilities employees; maintains training distribution list;

Performs liaison functions with regulatory agencies and management staff to address methods, policies, reporting requirements, and regulatory concerns;

Interfaces with the Ohio EPA and other regulatory agencies concerning permits, inspections, audits, enforcement, and project and policy matters;

Supervises assigned staff; conducts performance evaluations, approves leave requests, and initiates discipline;

Ensures that all required permits and permit amendments and variances are obtained and are consistent with all regulatory requirements;

Monitors and ensures all departmental reporting requirements, certifications, reports, and notifications are completed and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements;

Performs audits of environmental compliance and prepares reports; assesses operational practices at facilities and makes recommendations; monitors implementation of resolutions to bring operational practices into compliance;

Conducts regular site visits to complete air emission surveys, present environmental compliance information to staff, conduct various environmental trainings, and ensure that compliance is being maintained;

Prepares oral presentations, comments, and testimony for public hearings or regulatory agencies;

Develops permit strategies and negotiates for the most effective and efficient means to ensure compliance;

Recommends operational practices to ensure compliance;

Assists in the development of work plans to meet future regulatory obligations.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience regulating or ensuring regulatory compliance in an industry that is subject to significant environmental regulations. Substitution(s): A master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A doctoral or law degree in a relevant field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-0414-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Office of the Public Utilities Director

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 3751

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

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