Entry-Level Drinking Water Consultant

Cadmus International Limited • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

The position involves providing water policy research and analysis support for Cadmus' Public Sector Division/Water Team, focusing on contracts with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other government clients. The role emphasizes drinking water and water quality issues, including PFAS and lead in drinking water, public health, water system finances, and regulatory development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of managing tasks independently while collaborating with team members.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant work experience or a Master's degree with coursework in public health, environmental science and policy, sciences, social sciences, economics, business administration, finance or other relevant area.
• Classwork or experience with EPA regulatory programs, water science, or policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting over the phone and to live audiences.
• Ability to translate technical material to a variety of audiences (e.g., general public).
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to conduct research, collect secondary data, and analyze data in support of data-driven analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Applied experience with research activities.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen and may be required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with water quality issues and public health initiatives.
• Familiarity with grant programs and funding mechanisms for water systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and reviews on topics to support policy initiatives and assess the impacts of policy decisions.
• Research and synthesize information about water-related topics such as infrastructure funding and financing programs including grants and revolving loans.
• Write or edit guidance documents, reports, case studies, presentations, and other documents directed to specific audiences (e.g., underserved and/or disadvantaged communities).
• Provide logistical and administrative support for Cadmus project teams.
• Present material internally and provide assistance for external meetings (e.g., webinars).
• Provide general project support, ensuring project manager and client satisfaction across multiple projects in a program.
• Facilitate information sharing and planning across projects and teams.
• Support the efforts of multiple project managers.
• Provide strategic thinking and problem solving in support of client initiatives.
• Ensure all practices are carried out in accordance with internal QA policies.
• Support high-quality client deliverables.
• Use quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze data and conduct evaluations.
• Provide training and outreach support, developing materials and packages for self-paced online training, in-person training, and webinar training events.
• Develop outreach and communication products, including factsheets and interactive tools, directed towards specific audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Voluntary time off (VTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Various bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree