Small Utility Consultant I (Job #236) ($70,025 - $77,269)
Company: Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
General Purpose: Under general supervision of the Regional Field
Manager, this role provides technical, managerial, and financial
(TMF) assistance to small, disadvantaged community water and
wastewater systems so they can operate sustainably and deliver
quality services to the communities served. The Consultant works
closely with rural and Indigenous residents and local leaders to
assist them to develop and manage water, wastewater, or solid waste
systems. Additionally, the Consultant prepares and delivers
classroom and individual trainings as needed to build the capacity
of local partners.Specific job goals, objectives and tasks are
established for each employee as part of the annual evaluation and
work plan process. The statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Job
Duties and Responsibilities:Assess the needs of our clients and
recommend solutions to the needs identified.Build technical,
managerial, and/or financial capacity at small utilities.Manage
relationships with client communities and utilities.Help clients
access financial resources to address drinking water, wastewater,
and solid waste needs.Recommend and implement solutions.Promote and
facilitate partnerships to maximize limited resources.Develop,
prepare, and deliver group and one-on-one trainings.Provide
excellent customer service.Prepare activity and outcome reports as
required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Supervision
Exercised:No supervision exercised.Minimum Qualifications and
Necessary Requirements:EQUIVALENT combination of education and
experience can meet minimum qualifications. EDUCATION: High school
diploma or equivalent with qualifying experience. Bachelor's degree
in a related field preferred.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid driver's
license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum requirements
($100,000/$300,000) of RCAC corporate liability policy. EXPERIENCE:
One to three years of water, wastewater, environmental project
management experience or in related field. Commitment to rural
communities, drinking water access, or health equity issues. Must
pass a criminal background investigation prior to
employment.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of technical,
managerial, and/or financial operations of a small water or
wastewater utilitiesKnowledge of resources available to support
community water and wastewater projects.Knowledge and familiarity
with rural and tribal community culture and social norms
Facilitation, mediation, and meeting management skillsSkill with
personal computers, including cloud computing and Microsoft
OfficeSkill with video conferencing platformsOrganizing and
coordinating skillsDatabase and records management skillsCustomer
service skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities
simultaneously.Ability to develop and conduct participant-centered
trainings and workshops.Ability to troubleshoot, innovate, and
problem-solve.Ability to create, compose, and edit written
materials.Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
and judgments. Ability to gather data, compile information, and
prepare reports.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in
verbal or written format.Ability to establish and maintain
professional relationships with individuals of varying social and
cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.Ability to
maintain confidentiality.Ability to analyze situations and adopt
appropriate courses of action.Ability to meet strict
timelines.Preferred Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's
degreeExperience and familiarity with rural and Tribal community
dynamicsWater or wastewater operator certificationBilingual in
languages spoken in our client communities (including, but not
limited to Spanish, Navajo, Yup'ik, Salish)Physical Demands:While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is
required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
and depth perception.Working Conditions:Work is typically performed
in an office with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend
work may be required. Travel is required, including regular visits
to remote rural and Indigenous communities that may lack cell
service and other modern amenities.Employee's Certification: RCAC
is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and
job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender,
sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or marital status, or any other status
protected by law. RCAC strives to reflect the diverse
constituencies that the organization
serves.PIff5ef11d3d5c-25660-33988360
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