Remote Position with required travel within the US. Preferred location in the NE or SE regions of the US.
Moonshot Missions seeks a Utility Advisor to support our Tribal wastewater program and execute technical assistance projects among Tribal communities in the NE and SE regions of the US. This role involves a combination of applied technical wastewater expertise and engagement with Tribal communities. In-depth technical assistance projects will address technical, managerial and financial (TMF) challenges of centralized and decentralized wastewater systems. As a Utility Advisor, you will support technical assistance projects from initiation to implementation based on site assessments, data collection, and TMF evaluations to address operational and infrastructure challenges. Outreach and coordination with Tribal communities is a key responsibility and success factor of our Tribal program and the Utility Advisor role.
Requirements
Position Title: 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.
- 5+years of knowledge in wastewater utility operations and/or with Tribal communities.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of wastewater operations and compliance and applied best practices.
- Ability to write comprehensive technical reports, memos, and work plans.
- Prior experience in outreach and engagement among Tribal communities.
- Water/Wastewater Operator certification, Engineer-in-Training (EIT), and/or Professional Engineer (PE).
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utility clients by:
- Conducting direct outreach to Tribal Nations in the NE and SE to expand wastewater technical assistance support among these communities.
- Supporting in-depth technical assistance project with Tribal communities and guiding wastewater systems in building technical, managerial and financial capabilities.
- Preparing technical, managerial and financial memos, assessments and other resources for technical assistance projects in Tribal communities.
- Coordinating with Tribal communities to faciliate technical assistance projects including communications, progress updates, and engaging with other community partners.
- 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 $75,000/year.
- This is a 12-month grant funded position with the opportunity to extend.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage, withthe 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.
