Small Utility Consultant I (Job #236) ($70,025 - $77,269)
Company: Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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 utilities
- Knowledge 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 skills
- Skill with personal computers, including cloud computing and
Microsoft Office
- Skill with video conferencing platforms
- Organizing and coordinating skills
- Database and records management skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability 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 degree
- Experience and familiarity with rural and Tribal community
dynamics
- Water or wastewater operator certification
- Bilingual 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.PI9fcd4ffd9532-31181-33988360
Keywords: Rural Community Assistance Corporation, Sunrise Manor , Small Utility Consultant I (Job #236) ($70,025 - $77,269), Other , Las Vegas, Nevada
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