Moonshot Missions seeks an experienced Water and/or Wastewater Utility Advisor for the Eastern United States. The Utility Advisor will apply technical training and hands-on experience to address the operational, managerial, and infrastructure challenges facing water utilities. In this role, you will manage technical projects, deliver direct technical assistance, and engage closely with utility clients and community stakeholders to support sustainable improvements and long-term utility resilience.
Requirements
Position Title: UTILITY ADVISOR
Time Commitment: 40 hours per week
Classification: Employee
Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: environmental/earth science,civil/environmental/chemical engineering, environmental management/studies,sustainability, or related field.
- 5-10 years of full-time experience in water and wastewater utility operations, compliance,and/or consulting roles supporting utility operations and regulatory compliance.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of the basic design, operation and compliance of water treatment anddistribution systems and/or wastewater treatment and collection systems
- Knowledge of and ability to research best practices in water and wastewater utilityoperations, management and financial capacities
- Water and wastewater utility, regulatory and/or consulting experience
- Ability to write comprehensive reports based on site assessments and interviews with utilityoperators and management
- Previous project management experience
- Proficient in MS Office, and related business and communication tools
- Water/Wastewater Operator certification, Engineer-in-Training (EIT), and/or ProfessionalEngineer (PE)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utilityclients by:
- Managing technical assistance projects and performing lead roles working directly withutility clients
- Researching background information about utility operational and compliance challengesand prepare technical reports to summarize research
- Coordinating and facilitating client meetings and distributing meeting minutes
- Performing site needs assessments to evaluate a utility’s operational challenges andidentify areas of improvement and potential projects to implement
- Writing site assessment reports, project proposals and community technical assistanceworkplans
- Providing technical review of deliverables produced by project team prior to clientreceipt
- Preparing technical reports and support materials for state and federal grantapplications to fund infrastructure projects
- Technical assistance to utility and internal Moonshot staff may include, but is not limited to,the following areas:
- Drinking water source availability and quality
- Water and wastewater treatment processes
- Treated water distribution and/or wastewater collection
- Evaluation of a utility’s technical, managerial, and financial data and records
- Water and wastewater environmental regulations and permitting requirements
- Asset management and capital planning
Travel
Travel required within the US, subject to funding and according to health/safety guidelines. Moonshot Missions will reimburse travel costs.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
Proposed Salary Range and Benefits
Proposed Salary Range and Benefits
- Salary commensurate to experience with the minimum of the range starting at $75,000-$110,000/year.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage, withthe opportunity to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
- Fully remote work with 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a competitive PTOpackage.
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.
