Water/Wastewater Operator

Water/Wastewater Operator (RCAP Operator)

Location: Remote 

Preferred Candidate Location: Northwestern Michigan

Service Area: This position provides water and wastewater operations support to utilities throughout Michigan. 

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week

Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 per year, based on education and experience

Position Overview: Provide technical assistance to water and/or wastewater systems to support process improvement, regulatory compliance, and system optimization. Assist operators and local government officials with operational, management, financial, and capacity development needs, while supporting program development, funding opportunities, and regulatory requirements.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

Required certification/licensing as a water and/or wastewater operator in relevant state, or ability to gain licensing in that state through reciprocity within one year; Prefer bachelor degree in water operations, chemistry, environmental engineering, or resource management.                                                                                                     

Experience:

Minimum three years’ experience in water or wastewater operations.  System management experience preferred.  Minimum three years’ experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest developments in federal and state regulations, new technologies and trends relating to water and wastewater.
• Provide technical assistance to operators and other local government officials related to management and finance, operation and maintenance, and capacity development.
• Develop plans to assist water/wastewater systems with achieving and maintaining compliance with regulations, including routine maintenance, sampling and reporting, water audits, cross connection control and backflow prevention and other relevant plans.
• Conduct on-site visits with operators; conduct needs assessments; complete the enrollment process; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
• Maintain necessary communication with potential and existing funding sources.
• Serve as a department contact for other staff and trainer/mentor for new staff in the area of water/wastewater operations.
• Serve as a contract operator for small systems as needed and as directed by supervisor.
• Assist the State and Regional RCAP Coordinators with program development which may include participating in the development of funding strategies, initiating contacts, identifying opportunities, coordinating, writing, developing and submitting small proposals, and working as a team member on large proposals.
• Research, analyze and publish comments on the impact of proposed regulations and policies; participate on policy-setting or advisory groups; analyze rural development issues and needs; develop policy, technical papers, articles, and manuals for RCAP and other publications; develop training curricula.
• Conduct outreach and networking for the RCAP program by forming, coordinating, and/or participating in rural development networks and associations, forming and maintaining links between agencies and/or other networks, and marketing department programs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.

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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000