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Job Details

South Carolina Rural Water Association
  • Position Number: 5989284
  • Location: Columbia, SC
  • Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Drinking Water Technical Assistance Provider

Organization:
SC Rural Water Association
Date Posted: 12/30/2024
Date Needed: 3/1/2025
City: Columbia
Location: South Carolina
Country: United States
Primary Category: Water/Wastewater
Salary: $60,000.00 yearly
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: High School / GED
Experience Requirement: 5-10 years

Description & Details


Drinking Water Technical Assistance Provider

Job Description:


South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA), is seeking a water professional responsible for conducting technical assistance for SC utilities located throughout the state. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing on-site technical assistance to water utilities in all areas of operation, maintenance, management, compliance, potential compliance, health, and environmental issues. (Examples of on-site technical assistance include leak detection, rate studies, assistance with State and Federal mandate compliance, policy and procedure development, asset management, post enforcement compliance planning, risk and resilience assessments, and emergency response planning.)

A Technical Assistance Technician interprets, reviews, analyzes and explains policies, rules, regulations, legislation, and laws related to rural and small water systems. They consult with staff and others in government, business, and private organizations to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems for rural and small water systems. They initiate and review findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and formulate policies and techniques that can be used to recommend improvements for management policies or operations of rural and small water systems. A focus on identifying and facilitating grant and loan funding for the system to achieve capital investment or compliance goals is also a major function.

Minimum Qualifications:


SC Water Distribution License and/ or Water treatment license

At least 5 years experience in the water utility industry.

Valid US Driver's License

Geographically located within or directly adjacent to the state of SC

Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel extensively state-wide

Compensation:


Starting salary range: $50,000 to $65,000 depending on experience.

401k with 5% employer match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package; 100% employee; 50% dependent premium

Short term and long term disability

Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick leave

Travel reimbursement at Federal rate per mile


How to Apply / Contact

Email Resume and Cover Letter to SCRWA Executive Director, Jill Miller, Jill@scrwa.org.






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