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People are the heart of our business. 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. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water\'s 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest \$30 to \$34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron\'s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\'s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

This position is responsible for implementing continuous improvement of the environmental programs for the company including water quality, wastewater, environmental stewardship, and compliance with environmental rules and regulations. Will work closely with the American Water Environmental Leadership team and American Water functional group partners to support new and existing programs. Provides recommendations on environmental activities and technical assistance to operations. Supports the development of functional strategies and provides environmental leadership.

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Key Accountabilities

• Implements projects aligned to the American Water environmental strategy in accordance with established policies and procedures. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives designed to achieve environmental and water quality compliance, leverage technology, drive efficiencies, protect our customers and the environment. Supports American Water\'s brand and role as an environmental and water quality leader by implementing new and existing technology, tools, and training.
• Provides technical assistance and partners with American Water\'s Environmental/WQ Leads and Operations. Administers environmental and water quality projects and technology with input from operational teams. Supports the developm nt, implementation, and adoption of environmental programs, including change management and communication strategies. Monitors adoption through appropriate tools to ensure consistency throughout the business for water quality and environmental compliance.
• Facilitates collaborative, cross-functional groups across the business to ensure project delivery programs meet operational needs. Assist in ensuring business partner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Execute appropriate governance programs, change management, and communication strategies.
• Leads by example and fosters a culture of safety and inclusion in all aspects of environmental compliance and stewardship.

Knowledge/Skills

Broad knowledge of environmental, water quality, operations, and project management practices related to effective water and wastewater operations and compliance.

Knowledge of science, theory, and application of water and wastewater treatment and operations, water quality monitoring, and quality assurance programs.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations affecting the business. Knowledge of company procedures, policies, and operations.

Knowledge of employee relations, change management, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and