As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers.

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Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

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Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. comand joinAmerican Water on LinkedIn,Facebook, XandInstagram. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience.

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Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, EmployeeStock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary perks,health and wellness programs and much more!

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Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! #American Water is currently seeking a Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to oversee IL. As Dir, WQ & EC you will be responsible for comprehensive direction and administration of matters dealing with the overall management of laboratories, water quality, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations,



including those associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act & Clean Water Act. In this role you will make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have far-reaching impact on environmental activities.

Develop state water quality and environmental monitoring program that ensures company compliance with regulatory and corporate standards and adherence to measurement and reporting schedules Develop Environmental Management Plans. Continually reviews developing water quality and environmental regulations, provides input to the local, state and federal regulatory process and ensures that programs are in place to enable compliance and customer satisfaction. Oversee and direct work of staff and advises other company employees regarding state operations with potential to impact water quality, public health or environmental compliance.

Establish, review, and approve State water quality related reports and communications, coordination of Consumer Confidence Reports, and water quality operational procedures. Interface with Corporate Environmental Management on reporting and coordination of the environmental function. Provide input to Local, State and System management on water quality, public health and environmental matters Provide technical assistance to the state functional units on Water Quality and Environmental issues Direct the laboratories and other water quality and environmental monitoring and control programs.

Provide technical advice and assistance with business development opportunities. Serve as an expert witness in legal/ratemaking proceedings Identify and develop opportunities to enhance the company’s brand through the development of innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. Identify and develop reference projects for social responsibly, stewardship and related natural resource programs.





Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation related to water system operations Strong to excellent working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local requirements for Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention regulations Strong working knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment, and thorough knowledge of water quality and environmental regulations Strong to excellent working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local requirements for Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention regulations Knowledge of industry trade orga nizations to include participation in related activities aimed at improving environmental program awareness and stewardship opportunities fluency in report writing and presentations Effective people management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling, and leading individual staff and teams Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders 5+ years’ experience managing people and leading state-wide projects ~ Experience in utility operations, environmental management of water resources and/or treatment or related technology or process development ~15+ years’ experience in water distribution systems or water utility operations; other comparable work experience may be considered.

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Requirements ~ Local and occasional regional travel, as needed Water or Wastewater Distribution License preferred Join American Water...

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Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. #

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