Summary: Provide technical assistance to operators of water and/or wastewater systems related to process improvement, compliance assistance, or optimization.
Why work for GLCAP?
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
- 3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using accrued amount after 6 months of employment)
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Mileage/travel reimbursement
- Phone Stipend
- Flexible work schedule
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest developments in federal and state regulations, new technologies and trends relating to water and wastewater.
Provide technical assistance to operators and other local government officials related to management and finance, operation and maintenance, and capacity development.
Develop plans to assist water/wastewater systems with achieving and maintaining compliance with regulations, including routine maintenance, sampling and reporting, water audits, cross connection control and backflow prevention and other relevant plans.
Conduct on-site visits with operators; conduct needs assessments; complete the enrollment process; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
Maintain necessary communication with potential and existing funding sources.
Serve as a department contact for other staff and trainer/mentor for new staff in the area of water/wastewater operations.
Serve as a contract operator for small systems as needed and as directed by supervisor.
Assist the State and Regional RCAP Coordinators with program development which may include participating in the development of funding strategies, initiating contacts, identifying opportunities, coordinating, writing, developing and submitting small proposals, and working as a team member on large proposals.
Research, analyze and publish comments on the impact of proposed regulations and policies; participate on policy-setting or advisory groups; analyze rural development issues and needs; develop policy, technical papers, articles, and manuals for RCAP and other publications; develop training curricula.
Conduct outreach and networking for the RCAP program by forming, coordinating, and/or participating in rural development networks and associations, forming and maintaining links between agencies and/or other networks, and marketing department programs.
Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in the team process, both within the department and the corporation.
- Attend internal and external meetings.
- Pursue continuous education and professional development opportunities.
- Travel out-of-town with occasional overnight stays.
- Available to work in excess of scheduled work hours per week in order to fulfill position requirements.
Education:
Required certification/licensing as a water and/or wastewater operator in relevant state, or ability to gain licensing in that state through reciprocity within one year; Prefer bachelor degree in water operations, chemistry, environmental engineering, or resource management.
Experience:
Five to seven years’ experience in water or wastewater operations. System management experience preferred. Three to five years’ experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.
Additional Requirements:
- Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
- Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
- Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.
