Remote Position with required travel within the US. Preferred location in the NE or SE regions of the US.
Moonshot Missions seeks a Senior Utility Advisor to project manage and execute a Tribal wastewater program involving technical assistance in Tribal communities in the NE and SE regions of the US. This role involves a combination of project management, applied technical wastewater expertise, and engagement with Tribal communities. In-depth technical assistance projects will address technical, managerial and financial challenges of centralized and decentralized wastewater systems. As a Senior Utility Advisor, you will lead technical assistance projects from initiation to implementation based on site assessments, data collection, and TMF evaluations to address operational and infrastructure needs.
Requirements
Position Title: SENIOR UTILITY ADVISOR – TRIBAL WASTEWATER PROGRAM (EASTERN US)
Time Commitment: 40 hours per week (12-month grant funded position with the opportunity to extend)
Classification: Employee
Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental/earth science, civil/environmental/chemical engineering, environmental management/studies, sustainability, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in wastewater utility operations and/or management.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of the technical, managerial and financial functions of wastewater systems, and applied best practices.
- Ability to write technical, managerial and financial reports based on research, site assessments, data collection and engagement with wastewater systems.
- Prior project management experience and ability to handle complex projects, including budges, timelines and deliverables.
- Water/Wastewater Operator certification, Engineer-inTraining (EIT), and/or Professional Engineer (PE).
- Proficient in MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utility clients by:
- Managing a portfolio of complex Tribal technical assistance projects (utilizing Moonshot’s project management software platform).
- Performing in lead technical assistance roles directly with Tribal communities and guiding wastewater systems in building technical, managerial and financial capabilities.
- Performing in-depth technical, managerial and financial assessments and developing roadmaps to improve the operational performance of wastewater systems.
- Preparing project funding memos, technical reports and support materials to assist wastewater systems secure funding for capital improvements.
- Support outreach to Tribal communities in the NE and SE.
- Technical assistance to utility and internal Moonshot staff may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Wastewater treatment processes and collection systems
- Wastewater compliance and permitting
- Asset management and capital planning
- State and federal funding applications for capital projects
- Participate in a positive and high-performing work environment.
Travel
- Travel requirement within the US.
Special Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Proposed Salary Range and Benefits
Proposed Salary Range and Benefits
- Salary commensurate to experience with the minimum range starting at $105,000/year.
- This is a 12-month grant funded position with the opportunity to extend.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage, with the opportunity to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
- Remote position with 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a competitive PTO package.
How to Apply
Where and When to Apply?
- Applicants must submit cover letter along with resume to: jobs@moonshotmissions.org
- Applications will be accepted until positions close.
