Community Infrastructure Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee and provide guidance to environmental program personnel within the state, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and distribution of workloads.

• Offer technical support to rural communities and water/wastewater utilities.

• Tackle operational, regulatory, financial, and infrastructure issues.

• Create reports, feasibility studies, rate analyses, project documentation, and actionable recommendations.

• Supervise and manage state environmental program activities to ensure contract compliance, achievement of program goals, and effective service delivery.

• Establish and nurture relationships with federal, state, and local agencies.

• Act as a liaison for funding, regulatory, and technical assistance collaborations.

• Facilitate training and outreach initiatives.

• Keep precise project records and guarantee adherence to organizational policies and grant requirements.

• Assist with special projects and organizational initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, public administration, or a related field is preferred, along with 8 years of relevant experience.

• A High School diploma and a current Water or Wastewater Operator Certification, coupled with at least 12 years of experience in operating and/or managing community environmental management systems, is mandatory.

• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience is required.

• Familiarity with federal, state, local, and private-sector funding programs, regulations, and statutes that affect rural water, wastewater, and environmental management systems is essential.

• Experience in providing technical assistance to rural communities is necessary.

• Knowledge of water and wastewater system operations, engineering practices, terminology, and regulatory compliance is expected.

• Capability to supervise professional staff, set performance goals and objectives, and prepare formal reports along with program progress updates.

• Experience in managing state and federal contracts and identifying or developing funding opportunities is highly preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, maintain an acceptable driving record, and comply with the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.

• Authorization to work in the USA is required.

• Candidates must currently reside in East Texas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.

• Employer 401k Match.

• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time.

• Work from home options.