Please apply through our Town website: https://www.falmouthma.gov/723/EmploymentCurrent-Job-Openings

The Town of Falmouth seeks a highly motivated, experienced professional to serve as our Assistant Wastewater Superintendent and assist the Wastewater Superintendent with the technical affairs of our DPW’s Wastewater Division. This is a full-time, year-round exempt position with full benefits.

The Town is committed to improving the water quality of our coastal ponds through drafting watershed management plans and executing wastewater management projects. The Assistant Wastewater Superintendent will play an important role in current and anticipated major projects such as treatment plant upgrades, sewer system expansions, and the development of a new ocean outfall for treated wastewater discharge.  In addition to conducting technical work, this position will manage the in-house coordination of important aspects of these projects, including coordination with engineering consultants who have been contracted for the planning, design, and construction administration of major projects.

Under the general direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, the Assistant Wastewater Superintendent will facilitate the planning, permitting, design, bid, construction, and general implementation of wastewater management projects and activities.  This position will assist with contract management, track budgets and progress/schedules, review technical reports and plans, maintain project records, prepare various reports, and coordinate with other departments and agencies. For smaller projects that are not contracted out to a consultant, the Assistant Wastewater Superintendent will develop scopes of work and develop/manage solicitation documents in accordance with Massachusetts public procurement laws. This position will also review plans, permit applications, and calculations for private project wastewater projects, including connections and connection modifications.

In the absence of the Wastewater Superintendent, this position will manage the administrative affairs of the Wastewater Division and supervise up to ten (10) full-time employees. This position will also attend and may present at public meetings regarding Wastewater Division activities, including some evening meetings.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an environmental focus, environmental engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater or utility system design, planning, management, and/or operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Candidates must have the ability to prepare and review technical documents. Municipal experience and experience with planning and permitting preferred.

The ideal candidate has strong project management, computer, and organizational skills. The successful applicant also has the ability to work independently on long-term planning and management tasks and the ability to effectively and diplomatically communicate wastewater principles and projects to the general public and regulatory agencies.

Expected Starting Salary Range: Step 1 ($89,752/year) – Step 8 ($113,422/year), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with room to advance along the 10-step pay scale.

Sign-on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment and an additional $2,500 to be paid after one year of employment.

Comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays per year; vacation/sick/personal paid time off; Town contribution of up to 75% of the cost of health insurance; cost-effective dental, vision, life insurance, and disability policy plans; enrollment in the defined benefit pension plan; voluntary pre-tax and Roth 457(b) plans; and professional development opportunities.

Preference Date to Apply:  Monday, February 17, 2025. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications. Candidates are encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume to the online application portal.

Our Community: The Town of Falmouth is a vibrant and diverse community with a permanent population of 32,517 and a seasonal population of more than 105,000. Located on the southwest corner of Cape Cod, Falmouth comprises more than 44 square miles that contain approximately 70 miles of coastline, 12 of which are sandy beaches. The Town strives to be a premier Cape community that provides a responsive, accessible, and inclusive environment for all. Falmouth is proud of its active citizen engagement, strong financial management, and EEO/AA employer status. Applicants must have the ability to effectively work and interact with individuals and groups in our community of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

Please apply through our Town website: https://www.falmouthma.gov/723/EmploymentCurrent-Job-Openings

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Assist with planning and managing the staff, resources, and operations and maintenance of the District’s four water pollution control facilities (240 MGD).  Work involves overseeing the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control facilities; supervising and reviewing the work of department staff directly and through subordinate supervisors; and assisting with planning, evaluating, and monitoring the plant’s work load, budgets, productivity, safety and performance.  Reports to the Manager of Water Pollution Control.