Drug and Alcohol Compliance Associate

MLGW is the nation's largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The essential job responsibilities of the Drug Alcohol Compliance Associate will report to the Manager. The Drug and Alcohol Compliance will oversee MLGW drug and alcohol testing activities defined by The Federal Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program of FMCSA and PHMSA. Plan and administer random alcohol and drug testing activities for collective bargaining and non-bargaining employees covered as part of the MLGW Drug Free Workplace Program. Establishes schedules and methods for providing random drug and alcohol testing services. Confirm drug testing results; ensures proper notification to the DER. Exercise considerable independent judgement, sensitivity, tact, maintains confidentiality and exhibits strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements in carry out duties and responsibilities related to administration of the MLGW Substance Abuse Program. Responsible for the administration of processes required to ensure MLGW drivers are operating in accordance with DOT regulation at state and federal level. Maintains records/file reports and develops reports for drug and alcohol testing. Travel to various MLGW worksites to ensure compliance during testing of DOT regulated random drug testing. Required to be on call after hours to respond to incidents that may require an investigation. Required to be on call after hours to respond to incidents that may require an investigation. Required to have a flexible schedule to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to communicate effectively with Human Resources due to the confidentiality of drug test results. Perform other duties as directed.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform the Drug and Alcohol Compliance Associate role, you must have:

-Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.

-Two (2) years' experience in Employee Services or Human Resources with an Associate's degree OR Six (6) years in Human Resources or Employee Services with a High School Diploma/GED required.

-Basic knowledge and application of principles, practices and procedures of Employee Services.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.

-Must have organizational ability to plan, formulate and execute policies and programs.

-Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Physical Working Conditions:

Works in office majority of the time. Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis and some dexterity in operating office equipment.