Community Infrastructure State Coordinator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and assist environmental program staff within the state, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and workload allocation.

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

• Aid in resolving operational, regulatory, financial, and infrastructure issues.

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

• Supervise and manage state environmental program activities.

• Ensure adherence to contract stipulations, attainment of program objectives, and efficient service delivery.

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

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

• Organize training and outreach initiatives.

• Maintain precise project records.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and grant stipulations.

• Assist with special projects and organizational efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Understanding of federal, state, local, and private-sector funding programs, regulations, and statutes affecting rural water, wastewater, and environmental management systems.

• Experience in providing technical assistance to rural communities.

• Familiarity with water and wastewater system operations, engineering practices, terminology, and regulatory compliance.

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

• Strongly preferred experience in managing state and federal contracts and identifying or developing funding opportunities.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Access to reliable transportation.

• Acceptable driving history.

• At least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.

• Must be authorized to work in the USA.

• Must currently reside in Alabama.

🏝️ 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.