Seeking an experienced construction project manager to lead and oversee project activities associated with an administrative consent order aimed at addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) within the New York City watershed. This dynamic position will coordinate with industry professionals to help safeguard public health and make a meaningful impact protecting the environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-level program management of all obligations under the CSO Consent Order, identify potential problems with implementation and facilitate timely resolution by coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal engineers to complete comprehensive technical reviews of and develop detailed comments on project documents and prepare technical memoranda and presentations.
• Conduct site visits of active construction projects, attend construction progress meetings to identify potential problems with project implementation, and prepare construction site inspections reports.

What We Are Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering; construction management; science, preferably in physical, environmental, or natural science; or in a related field.
• At least six years of experience in the design, construction, or operation of wastewater treatment plants or collection systems, stormwater management systems, or other systems for protecting water quality.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection system, treatment plant, stormwater system, or CSO system engineering design, operation practices, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC wastewater, stormwater, and CSO rules and regulations and experience working with federal, state, or local water/wastewater agencies.
• Experience managing environmental construction projects.
• A New York State Professional Engineer’s license is preferred but not required.

Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel to and from construction sites or meetings in New York City, for which a valid driver’s license and access to own transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by March 9, 2025. Please reference #25-NY-IEM-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.

NEIWPCC is seeking two full-time Environmental Analysts to collaborate with municipal stakeholders and community leaders to develop and implement plans to protect drinking water sources throughout the Western Region of New York state.

What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst and an essential member of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2), you will:

• Work with municipal leaders, water operators, consultants, local health departments and other community stakeholders to develop DWSP2 plans and provide technical assistance during plan implementation.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain environmental data to inform recommendations and prepare technical documentation for a variety of stakeholders and for external outreach.
• Utilize GIS to create community maps and will be a resource for questions related to sources of drinking water and locations of possible contamination.
• Assist with other tasks related to water supply protection, such as water quality sampling, database management, data analysis, performing sanitary surveys or capacity assessments for public water systems.

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:

• A degree in environmental sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with aspects of drinking water quality programs, state/federal regulations, watershed management.
• Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs.
• Competence in statistical analysis of large data sets and competence in GIS highly valued.

Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Health office located in Rochester, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule for in-office duties, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
• Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by March 9, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-SW-DOH-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.

The Position
The Portland Water District (PWD) is seeking an experienced organizational leader to take on the role of General Manager. The General Manager will lead the organization with a strategic business approach while focusing on delivering high-quality water and wastewater services at affordable rates. The next General Manager will ensure that services continue to be environmentally sound and comply with government regulations and investments in PWD’s capital and workforce needs are prioritized. The next General Manager will foster a shared belief in PWD’s values, goals, and philosophy and focus on building a strong and healthy workplace culture.

The General Manager will provide leadership and direction to a team of senior managers, including the Executive Director of Asset Management and Planning, Executive Director of Administration, Corporation Counsel (hired by the Board), Directors of Operations for Water and Wastewater, Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Public Relations and Communications. The General Manager reports directly to the Board of Trustees, administers the affairs of the organization, and carries out policies and plans as directed by the Board.

The next General Manager will ensure the financial stability of PWD by conducting ongoing analysis and collaborating with staff and the Board of Trustees to foster PWD’s economic vitality and success. The General Manager will cultivate a culture of transparency and open communication by maintaining an environment where information is readily available to staff and creating a collaborative work environment. Effective communication channels will be established for both internal and external customers.

The General Manager will represent PWD with integrity and dedication, working to maximize employee relationships and collective bargaining efforts. The General Manager will select and develop managerial staff, evaluate performance, and implement personal development plans for direct reports. By maintaining knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, the General Manager will anticipate future challenges and develop proactive recommendations for PWD’s continued success.

The next General Manager will uphold PWD’s positive reputation within the community. With a remarkable 96% customer satisfaction rate, this leader will continue to drive initiatives that maintain high standards of excellence.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a closely related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in utility management, local government management, or management in a regulatory environment, with at least five of those years at a senior management or administrative level.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, collective bargaining experience, and working with or overseeing public utilities. Additional skills that are preferred include the demonstration of building trust and engagement with internal staff and with customers, long-term planning, financing and delivery of capital projects, developing consensus with multiple stakeholder interests, and effective intergovernmental relations.

Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $225,000 to $250,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. Learn more about our options and employee-based benefits here.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning March 21, 2025.

This position will be responsible for providing services under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Training and Technical Assistance Program for small public water systems and private wells to achieve and maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, as well as administer training and technical assistance for small publicly owned water and wastewater systems and individual well owners to maintain and prove water quality as necessary. The Community Specialist will work with a variety of small systems operators, board members, community leaders and homeowners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist the state lead with the delivery of training and technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, private well owners, and decentralized wastewater systems.
Assist and act as a liaison to RCAP Solutions and the RCAP national network’s personnel from state, federal, regional, and other service delivery organizations, and communities.
Conduct needs assessments to identify types and causes of technical, managerial, and/or financial compliance failures, as well as risks and strategies for targeting assistance.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems as prioritized and under the supervision by the state lead.
Provide compliance-based, capacity-building training and technical assistance for operators, board members, and managers of small publicly treatment works, decentralized systems, small public water systems (PWSs), non-transient, non-community water systems, transient non-community water systems, and private well owners with the objective of protecting human health by reducing exposure to contaminants in drinking water and wastewater system sustainability.
Collaborate with primary agencies and regional EPA officials to identify priority needs, making formal presentations and training in a multiple system group setting full training sessions, and work in the field providing technical assistance to small water system personnel.
Work as a team member to support the objectives of the Community Resources division.
Other duties assigned by supervisor/manager
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate must be able to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting all deadlines; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize; and attend/participate in meetings presenting a team player approach.
Always demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
Must maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to deal with multiple competing tasks and demands.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Planning, public health, or related field; professional engineering or high-level certified water operator; minimum of 5 years of experience in water and wastewater, public health, project planning, community development, infrastructure financing or related field required, with experience in more than one of these areas desirable; experience with State, RD and EPA capacity building, funding, and/or compliance work; experience in working with State and Federal Agencies.
Computer Skills: Must have knowledge of computer systems and databases. Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint preferred.
Certification: Drinking water operators’ license and/or wastewater license preferred, will consider Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.
Work Environment:

Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that Community Specialists live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management. This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.
Pay:

$73,000.00 – $81,000.00 per year
FLSA Status:

Exempt
To Apply:

Click below to email your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources department.

HR@rcapsolutions.org

This position will be responsible for providing services under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Training and Technical Assistance Program for small public water systems and private wells to achieve and maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, as well as administer training and technical assistance for small publicly owned water and wastewater systems and individual well owners to maintain and prove water quality as necessary. The Community Specialist will work with a variety of small systems operators, board members, community leaders and homeowners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist the state lead with the delivery of training and technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, private well owners, and decentralized wastewater systems.
Assist and act as a liaison to RCAP Solutions and the RCAP national network’s personnel from state, federal, regional, and other service delivery organizations, and communities.
Conduct needs assessments to identify types and causes of technical, managerial, and/or financial compliance failures, as well as risks and strategies for targeting assistance.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems as prioritized and under the supervision by the state lead.
Provide compliance-based, capacity-building training and technical assistance for operators, board members, and managers of small publicly treatment works, decentralized systems, small public water systems (PWSs), non-transient, non-community water systems, transient non-community water systems, and private well owners with the objective of protecting human health by reducing exposure to contaminants in drinking water and wastewater system sustainability.
Collaborate with primary agencies and regional EPA officials to identify priority needs, making formal presentations and training in a multiple system group setting full training sessions, and work in the field providing technical assistance to small water system personnel.
Work as a team member to support the objectives of the Community Resources division.
Other duties assigned by supervisor/manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate must be able to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting all deadlines; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize; and attend/participate in meetings presenting a team player approach.
Always demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
Must maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to deal with multiple competing tasks and demands.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Planning, public health, or related field; professional engineering or high-level certified water operator; minimum of 5 years of experience in water and wastewater, public health, project planning, community development, infrastructure financing or related field required, with experience in more than one of these areas desirable; experience with State, RD and EPA capacity building, funding, and/or compliance work; experience in working with State and Federal Agencies.
Computer Skills: Must have knowledge of computer systems and databases. Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint preferred.
Certification: Drinking water operators’ license and/or wastewater license preferred, will consider Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.
Work Environment:

Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that Community Specialists live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management. This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.
Pay

$73,000.00 – $81,000.00 per year
FLSA Status:

Exempt
To Apply:

Click below to email your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources department.

HR@rcapsolutions.org