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Principal, Operational Compliance

Principal, Operational Compliance

American Water WorksSaint Louis, MO, US
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Principal, Operational Compliance

The Principal, Operational Compliance, is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and performance of the Operational Compliance Program (OCP) for the assigned State(s) Operating Company (State). The role oversees compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations that create regulatory risks and obligations for the State. The role is also responsible for strategic planning around and assessment of the OCP to ensure that the program remains relevant and viable.

While this position is posted for our St. Louis, MO Craig Road facility, applicants may also be considered to sit in the following Missouri locations :

  • St. Joseph, MO
  • Joplin, MO
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • Warrensburg, MO
  • Branson, MO

Key Accountabilities include :

  • Lead the creation and maintenance of the operating company's OCP with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Lead risk assessment activities to identify critical areas for compliance by functional area.
  • Lead and / or support root cause analyses of negative business compliance outcomes events or significant near misses.
  • Support the development and delivery of training to functional business leaders and teams related to key operational compliance requirements.
  • Lead and / or support the design, development, and implementation of strategies, processes and tactics focused on ensuring compliance with key compliance requirements.
  • Facilitate the testing of key compliance requirements through risk assessment tools and solution development.
  • Coordinate with the subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for conducting compliance activities.
  • Coordinate tracking and / or automation of appropriate compliance processes and controls.
  • Advise management on the status of each operating subsidiary's compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Track, analyze and interpret changes to local, state and federal laws and regulations that impact operations.
  • Knowledge / Skills include :

  • Excellent working knowledge of standard business concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Solid knowledge of compliance processes and programs.
  • Knowledge of utility operations, policies and business activities.
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater regulatory requirements.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to be both visionary and strategic in thinking, as well as tactical in executing training strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership presence.
  • Strong project and change management skills.
  • Experience / Education includes :

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of related field.
  • 12+ years' experience with a bachelor's degree or 18+ years' experience without a bachelor's degree in utility or regulatory operations.
  • Proven track record of maintaining compliance efforts within a regulatory environment.
  • Certifications / Licenses include :

  • Driver's License required.
  • Water and / or wastewater operator licensure recommended.
  • Work Environment includes :

  • Indoor office environment.
  • Travel Requirements include :

  • Up to 30% within operating company locations, as required.
  • Competencies include :

  • Champions safety
  • Customer obsessed
  • Cultivates innovation
  • Nimble learning
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
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