Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Communities Unlimited is a non-profit organization providing technical assistance to rural community infrastructure systems. The Water/Wastewater Project Manager will offer onsite support for project planning, financing, and utility management to address water and waste disposal challenges in small communities.ResponsibilitiesProvide onsite technical assistance services to approximately 15-20 small communities and/or existing small water/wastewater facilities serving rural areas, to address public water supply and wastewater disposal problems in the statePrepare and submit clear and cogent, written project narrative reports, accurately detailing technical assistance activities provided to each project communityProject reporting must be in accordance with formats and instructions provided for the CU Environmental Program and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, and reports must be prepared and submitted in a timely mannerResearch, develop, and submit to local community or utility decision-makers: written reports, recommendations, feasibility studies, rate analyses etc., as necessary, to enable local communities and/or utilities to make informed decisions necessary to resolve local problems and alleviate local needsEstablish and maintain complete community project files, including but not limited to a written log of all project related activities, correspondence, reports, and working papersOrganize and conduct small group meetings in project communities to assist local decision-makers on matters affecting facility development of water/wastewater facilities and/or developing solutions to existing water/waste disposal problemsPartner with Project Manager of Training to facilitate community trainingsThe employee shall work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. The employee shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisorsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials involved with the regulation and financing of public water/waste disposal facilities and servicesEstablish and maintain regular communications and work relationships, with appropriate agencies, institutions, individuals, or offices within the state in order to: (a) maintain, improve and/or expand services & scope of the Communities Unlimited Environmental program; and/or (b): improve the ability of all small, rural communities in the state to provide safe, affordable, water and waste disposal services to their residentsMaintain working knowledge of and comply with corporate policies, procedure, supervisor direction and contractual compliance requirementsMaintain the highest level of confidentiality and security with all information, understanding your obligations in regard to client data, community environmental system data, borrower data, payroll data, HR data, medical information, workman’s compensation data, IT data, computer passwords, email account passwords, phone lock codes, etcAccurate and timely submission of time and expenses in compliance with CU policy and supervisor direction, understanding this record in a critical part of CU’s compliance with grants and contractsComply with corporate branding and communication requirements and support corporate communication processes by submitting client stories, securing releases for use of client quotes/images; media capture (photos, videos, etc.) and collaborating with communications staff to promote events, loan closings, community projects and milestones and client businessesAttend CU staff meetingsRepresent CU at/facilitate other meetings and events as neededSpecial projects and other duties may be assigned by the supervisor or program directorSkillsBachelor's degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, public administration or related field preferred and 1 year experienceHigh School diploma or Current Water or Wastewater Operator Certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in operating and/or managing community environmental management systemsMust maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverageMust be authorized to work in the USAEffectively communicate in both written and verbal formatsDeliver results in an environment with a high degree of self-directed time management and project managementUnderstand basic financial statements, operational and capital improvement project budgetingDeliver high degree of accuracy with attention to detail in work productsBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with annual employer contributionsFlexible Spending AccountsCompany-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life InsuranceEmployer 401k MatchPaid holidayVacation and sick timeCompany OverviewCommunities Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that helps states to fight poverty, food insecurity, and inequity. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://communitiesu.org/.



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