Water Utility Specialist
About The Position
The Water Utility Specialist assists government agencies and communities with water operational, infrastructure, and regulatory challenges. The role applies knowledge of water system design, operations, infrastructure, regulations, and related programs to provide technical, programmatic, and policy insights, primarily related to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) implementation at the state, EPA Region, or utility level. Knowledge and experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements and program implementation is desired but not required. The position provides technical assistance to water and wastewater utilities, works with utility operators and managers and regulators, and contributes to regulatory program oversight. Travel to water and wastewater systems is anticipated. Helpful experience includes working with tribal utilities, conducting sanitary surveys, completing capacity, risk and resilience, and asset management assessments, and developing emergency response plans. The specialist manages assignments and internal teams, conducts research and analysis, and develops client-ready guidance and other practical resources. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen.
Requirements
- A master's degree with relevant coursework in engineering, public administration, public health, environmental science and policy, or another relevant area, and 6 years of relevant work experience; OR a bachelor's degree with the same coursework and 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with EPA or state regulatory programs, either as a regulator or for a regulated entity.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work under deadlines.
- Positive work ethic when working with coworkers, project managers, and clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Eligibility to work in the United States as a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements and program implementation.
- Experience working with tribal utilities.
- Experience conducting sanitary surveys.
- Experience completing capacity, risk and resilience, and asset management assessments.
- Experience developing emergency response plans.
- Certification as a Water and/or Wastewater operator.
Responsibilities
- Contribute technical knowledge about water and wastewater utilities and regulatory program implementation oversight activities to projects.
- Provide technical assistance to water and wastewater utilities on regulatory compliance, operations, and management challenges.
- Conduct sanitary surveys and capacity, risk and resilience, and asset management assessments, and develop emergency response plans.
- Analyze operational practices and recommend improvements to protect public health, enhance efficiency, reduce energy consumption, manage system pressure, and limit disinfection byproduct formation.
- Coordinate with water utility personnel, state primacy agencies, and other regulatory organizations to address compliance requirements and operational needs.
- Lead the development of client-ready products, including guidance documents, manuals, procedures, and other practical resources for utility and regulatory stakeholders.
- Deliver required work products on time, meet client requirements, support client satisfaction, and help achieve follow-on work.
- Manage multiple assignments, communicate progress to stakeholders, and deliver accurate work products on schedule.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control of products.
- Manage teams of internal staff, including support staff and other subject matter experts.
- Conduct research and analysis.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Demonstrate job knowledge and software proficiency.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 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.
- Other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
