At Woodard & Curran, there’s nothing we love more than a tough challenge. We handle a wide range of both opportunities and challenges faced by our clients with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY

This Practice Leader position provides a unique opportunity to join the leadership team of one of the more exciting and fast-growing firms in the industry. The Practice Leader position focuses on advancing the capabilities and market exposure of a Practice. The Practice Leader’s primary focus is to understand markets and drivers in their area of practice and Practice specific bookings goal. This includes understanding the technical expertise needed to capture the market and understanding current and required marketplace credibility, both externally and internally among Woodard & Curran’s Senior Client Manager.  The Practice Leader will support marketplace teams across Woodard & Curran’s geographies to advance their Community of Practice.

We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial leader with a diverse background in planning and urban design to lead our Community Development and Urban Revitalization Practice. This practice focuses on planning and urban design projects ranging from redevelopment plans for urban districts, campus master plans, neighborhood revitalization plans with affordable housing emphasis, mixed income housing master plans, comprehensive plans and parks/open space systems plans for cities, colleges, and universities located nationwide. The Practice also includes parks and recreation design and master planning; trails/greenways and bikeway planning; brownfield redevelopment, city/county comprehensive planning; citizen participation; redevelopment land planning; streetscape/urban design; military planning; historic preservation; sustainable design/green infrastructure; and cemetery design and master planning.  The ideal candidate will have strong track record of leadership of a similar
practice and leadership roles in professional planning organizations (such as the American Planning Association).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
* Maintain external leadership role in the planning and implementation of projects outlined in the Job Profile Summary.
* Work with Woodard & Curran’s funding team to develop strategies financing planning and redevelopment opportunities for municipalities and higher education.
* Advise planning and development departments on various urban revitalization programs and funding strategies to finance redevelopment opportunities.
* Conduct marketplace technical capability differentiation by making national and regional-level technical publications & presentations and serve in professional technical leadership positions in outside organizations to increase Woodard & Curran market visibility.
* Identify business needs to become more successful across markets and work with Clients/Managers/Business Development Leaders to pursue opportunities in these areas.
* Identify growth areas for the Practice across our national geographies and markets.
* Advise and or assist in the development of proposals and projects based on technical expertise.
* Maintain an internal knowledge sharing feed within the community of practice.
* Support technical initiatives.
* Work with Practice Leadership to set technical direction or review scope on significant projects in Practice area.
* Develop annual budget for technical needs (for example, training & Software) for practice.
* Coordinate with Company Leadership on planned expansion of the Practice resources to meet the identified market demands.
* Prepare Strategic Plan for practice.
* Annual business planning for practice.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Master’s degree in Planning and/or Urban Design required; additional degree in Landscape Architecture would be preferred but not required.
* AICP certification required; LEED AP Certification preferred but not required.
* Landscape Architect Registration preferred but not required.
* Membership in national planning organizations (such as APA) required; current or prior leadership roles in these organizations preferred.
* Minimum 15 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the execution and management in the marketplace.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Woodard & Curran is a Drug Free Work Place.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
At Woodard & Curran, there’s nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues—solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients.

Overview:
Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Connecticut or New York offices providing high quality water engineering services to the municipal and industrial clients throughout the region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth oriented professional with an ability to lead multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, construction phases, start-up, and operations of facilities. You will have staff to mentor and clients to support. Not only will you have engineers to support you, but our integrated operations and SCADA team will help you deliver a better product. And, you will be an active participant in our delivery system improvement programs.

Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will primarily provide engineering support on drinking water projects, however experience with wastewater and storm water applications is valuable. This position will have an opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Technical Manager with strong experience in study, planning, and design of drinking water systems. Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment and collection/distribution in water or wastewater systems. Candidate will lead the technical delivery of multiple projects and must be familiar with local regulators and must also be able to support marketing and proposal efforts, as appropriate.

Essential Duties:
* Acts as the technical lead for all sizes of projects, including having interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project.
* Supports Project Manager with and/or directly manages the financial and technical delivery of project tasks including scope, schedule, and budget.
* Determines technical approach for specific tasks.
* Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and/or external clients/professional societies
* Provides input on development of Woodard & Curran design or technical guidelines and standards.

Qualifications:
* The successful candidate should have technical and project management expertise in the field of civil and environmental engineering and have in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water systems including distribution system hydraulic modeling, water treatment processes and distribution systems infrastructure.
* Well versed in state and EPA regulations regarding water treatment and distribution systems.
* Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and SRF programs.
* Up to date on the latest advances in technology, regulatory trends, equipment and processes.
* Superior writing, communication and presentation skills.
* 10-15 years of engineering experience.
* B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, M.S. Degree preferred.
* Registered Professional Engineer.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Woodard & Curran is a Drug Free Work Place.
Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
The successful candidate, under supervision of out Plant Manager, will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of water plant, wastewater treatment plant and remote pump station equipment, including Septic Tank Effluent Pump Systems and have the ability to operate water or wastewater treatment plant, pump stations. Performs skilled, journeyman-level work in monitoring, repairing and controlling the functioning of plant equipment and processes. Under general direction of Field Services Supervisor, works independently to repair water mains, unclog sewers, interact with customers, troubleshoot water quality problems, and check water meter accuracy.
* Operate, maintain and monitor any collection pipelines or distribution network and all associated components, especially pumping stations.
* Daily inspection of operating sites.
* Maintains communications with project personnel.
* Performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities and operations data gathering and data entry, report generation, including entering data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report (MOR).
* Performs assigned tasks to ensure timely and cost-effective service to meet budget.
* Complies with all company Health and Safety procedures and policies.
* Coordinates with plant personnel, and follows established administrative, safety, operating, and maintenance policies.
* Provide O&M operator shift coverage at the Union Park Pump Station facility when requested
* The list of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

What will you need to succeed?
* Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.
* High School Graduate or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water, wastewater or CSO treatment facilities.
* Possess and maintain, Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License or the ability to pass a test within 6 months of accepting the position.
* Possess a valid Driver’s License for Massachusetts.
* Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Woodard & Curran is a Drug Free Work Place.
Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Woodard & Curran is an integrated engineering, science, and operations company serving public and private clients locally and nationwide. We take a multidisciplinary approach in solving our clients’ technical and business problems. As experienced O&M professionals and management partners, we find cost-effective solutions to meet client’s water and wastewater system challenges head-on.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more licensed engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for learning focused individuals who are interested in exploring a career in the water industry. We will closely mentor anyone in the Engineering and/or Environmental Field that has an interest in water and wastewater treatment while providing them an invaluable opportunity to shadow our skilled staff on-site at our Union Park Pump Station. It is our goal for you to be successful and to that end we will provide a fulfilling and rewarding internship providing beneficial hands-on experience.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
* Our O&M Intern will work closely with our skilled staff at our projects to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a pump station. Duties will vary, this is a great opportunity to gain * hands-on plant experience while being exposed to the general aspects of administration, compliance, finance, operation & maintenance, safety, technology, and treatment.
* Our internships are a paid, we will expect you to take part in regular safety training, team meetings, and truly become part of our team.
* Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer.
* Woodard & Curran is a Drug-Free Work Place.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Salary Range: GR.U6    Reference Position No. : BP050

$23.93 – $31.40 Starting Salary $23.93.                                  Application Period: 3/28/19 to 4/4/19

Shift and Days: 11 PM-7 AM: Days off: Tuesday & Wednesday

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Process Monitor is responsible for monitoring the data from the plant’s computers and electronics and adjusting operations to maintain compliance with standards and regulations.  Serve as a lead to lower level staff regarding the operation of the plant and troubleshooting problems.  Monitor and operate a variety of computers and electronics in the monitoring of plant operations.  Monitor plant readings and adjust plant levels based on operational procedures and guidelines in order to maintain proper plant operations.  Maintain a variety of logs, reports, and documentation regarding plant operations and readings.  Oversee and/or respond to alarms or operational problems within plant property and at remote locations and takes corrective action based on defined procedures or supervisor direction.  Assist with completing applicable regulatory reports and working with related agencies.  Skill in operating a computer and applicable software applications.  Perform all duties of an Operator I or II as assigned.  Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; and

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience as an Operator II.

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.  Special Requirements:  At the time of appointment, must possess a Full Grade II Operator’s certification license for wastewater treatment plant (Ch. 42-17.4-6 of the General Laws of 1956, as amended), and must possess valid driver’s license in good standing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PROVISIONS:

·         REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

If an applicant is unable to perform any essential job functions because of his/her disability, but can achieve the required results by means of a REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, then the individual shall not be considered unqualified for the position.

·         MEDICAL INFORMATION:

Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen will be required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Apply within the application period as shown on this announcement.  This Agency does not assume responsibility for applications sent through the mail.  NOTE:  The Narragansett Bay Commission union contracts allow a 3 day grace period for its members only.  Bureau of Criminal Identification background check will be performed after a

conditional offer of employment has been made.

SEND RESUME OR APPLICATION TO:

The Narragansett Bay Commission

Human Resources Office
One Service Road

Providence, RI  02905

TEL: 401-461-8848/ TTY (RI Relay Operator): 711

FAX:  401-461-2242
or e-mail hr@narrabay.com. E-mailed resumes must be in MS Word Format.

D.F. Clark, Inc. is a small, team-oriented company with 35 years of experience in all aspects of the Title 5 industry. We are seeking a full-time Title 5 Inspector with a minimum five years of experience to complete our team.

Duties: Title 5 inspections, small system repairs, camera inspections, and related tasks.

Requirements: Minimum of five years experience, licensed inspector with current CEUs, hydraulic license 2A, ability to work independently.

Benefits include: health insurance, vacation, 401 K retirement plan.

Send resume to: info@dfclark.com

Job Title:  laboratory technician

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC) is seeking a highly motivated and innovative candidate to work as a Laboratory Technician at our West Parish Filters facility in Westfield, MA. This role is responsible for performing a variety of standardized physical, biological and chemical tests on water systems to ensure compliance with accepted Springfield Water and Sewer Commission standards and specifications.

About SWSC:  SWSC was established in 1996 as an independently operated and managed regional water and wastewater utility.  SWSC employs approximately 250 people in roles ranging from engineering, laboratory, construction, union labor, customer service, and professional services, all of which serve 250,000 retail and wholesale customers in the lower Pioneer Valley through a regional water and wastewater infrastructure system. Governing oversight is provided by a three-member Board of Commissioners, appointed and approved by the Mayor of Springfield and City Council, with an executive director managing day-to-day operations.  SWSC is not affiliated with any department of the City of Springfield and maintains its own budget, personnel, assets, policies, and procedures.

Mission Statement:   SWSC’s mission is to provide an adequate, uninterrupted, high-quality supply of water to our customers, to collect and treat wastewater, and return clean water to the environment.  www.waterandsewer.org

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, transports and analyzes water samples in accordance with strict laboratory analytical and quality control procedures
• Performs a variety of chemical, bacteriological and physical tests used to determine and control the quality of water produced by the Commissions’ water system in accordance with strict analytical and quality control procedures.
• May also include interaction with customers and distribution operators of the water system when collecting and analyzing samples for customer service.
• Prepares standard solutions or reagents and bacteriological media.
• Operates and maintains laboratory and field equipment.
• Uses laboratory equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use.
• Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures.
• Records results of laboratory analyses according to strict laboratory documentation and record-keeping requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, procedures, practices, methods and techniques of sample collection and laboratory analyses, including safety.
• Knowledge of the use and care of laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, contractors, and the general public.
• Able to regulatory lift and carry packages up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess (or obtain within two years) and maintain a certificate of water treatment plant operator-in-training grade 1T or 2T and 1D or 2D as issued by the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Operators of Water Treatment.
• Must possess and maintain a current Massachusetts Driver’s License.

The pay rate for this position is $23.65 per hour. Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Stephanie.douglass@waterandsewer.org.

EOE/AA

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION NO. 18-36 -revised

PLANT SUPERVISOR – WPCA Salary Range: $97,131 -$124,584

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Water Pollution Control Authority Executive Director, is responsible for implementing process control policies, procedures and directives, supervises plant operation and maintenance staff and performs wastewater treatment process control duties to ensure proper treatment plant operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance. Performs related work as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field and six (6) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations, of which three (3) shall have been in a supervisory capacity OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as described above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

At the time of application, possession of a Connecticut DEP Class IV Wastewater Operator’s certificate OR a Connecticut DEP Class III Wastewater Operator’s certificate AND a letter signed by an official of the State DEP verifying eligibility to obtain the Class IV certification within one year of appointment.  At time of appointment, possession of a valid driver’s license.

NOTE:  Applicants with wastewater operator certification from outside Connecticut must submit, at the time of application, a letter signed by an official of the State of Connecticut DEP verifying that such certification is equivalent to the Connecticut Class III or IV certificate AND that such applicant is eligible to obtain a Connecticut Class IV certificate within one year of appointment.

Within one (1) year of appointment, in order to retain employment, must obtain Connecticut DEP Class IV certification.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will not be a written examination. Qualified applicants will be ranked according to their education, training and experience. Applicants are required to fully complete the application form and supplement, listing all related degrees, training and work experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should submit a fully completed Employment Application and Application Supplement “18-36.” This posting is open until filled. Application packets can be obtained at the City of Stamford, Human Resources Division, 9th Floor, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, Connecticut or at www.stamforct.gov.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) And the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Division.