Are you an experienced engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Water and Wastewater Engineer to join our team!  This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $1,795.24 – $2,104.28 per week and will include a variety of tasks related to the planning, design, operation, maintenance, construction and repair of the water distribution system, water treatment plant, wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plant and related facilities.  The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater systems.  Additional qualifications, knowledge and abilities include strong planning, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as solid budgetary and customer service abilities.  If you are interested in this opportunity and believe that you have the qualifications and experience to excel in this role, please submit your application today!

NEIWPCC is seeking one full-time Environmental Analyst to support river monitoring efforts and to collect vital data that contributes to effective environmental management and decision-making throughout Rhode Island.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will become an essential component of the monitoring team, assisting with implementing field sampling and data management for ambient river monitoring (ARM) program. You will provide technical assistance by performing assessments for federal Clean Water Act reporting, and by reviewing and identifying potential needed updates to the state water quality standards.

What You Bring / 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 biology, environmental science, chemistry, or related field. Experience with water quality monitoring, water quality standards, and geographic information systems is highly desired. Applicants with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management office located in Providence, RI. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and include outdoor field assignments. Travel will be required, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule for office-based duties, subject to approval and determined by program and office needs. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

Benefits

NEIWPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. NEIWPCC pays 75% of premiums for health/dental/vision coverage, contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans, provides 15 paid vacation days per fiscal year in addition to paid state holidays and paid volunteer leave, 15 paid sick days, and offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support. NEIWPCC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Salary

Anticipated annual salary range is $47,000 to $69,000.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by April 30, 2023. Please reference #23-RIDEM-002 in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, 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’s Diversity Commitment

NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.

LABORER

$20.26 – $24.02

(Hourly)

General Statement of Duties:  This is routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work in construction and general maintenance activities.  Work involves performing light and heavy manual work, which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill, although as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks.  Work is normally performed under close supervision, but many assignments may be routine and repetitive in nature, and after learned can be independently performed.  Operates vehicles, trucks and a variety of power equipment.

Examples of Duties:  Sweeps streets, gutters, and alleys; loads dirt, equipment and construction materials from or into a truck; cuts and trims grass and weeds by hand, or with power equipment; plants, waters and assists in the care of trees, shrubs, grass and other plantings; cuts down trees, weeds and brush; spreads salt and sand mixtures; shovels snow.  Cleans culverts, catch basins, and grounds; rakes and loads grass and brush into a truck, services vehicles and equipment with gasoline and oil.  Cleans and washes vehicles and equipment.  Shovels a variety of materials.  Digs out holes with automatic and manual digging tools; fills depressions with asphalt, gravel or other materials.

Assists any other staff of the Sewer Division as assigned.  Directs traffic.  Performs custodial and maintenance tasks in the upkeep of plant, grounds, equipment, collection system and facilities of the Town.  Paints as directed.  Cleans and disinfects buildings and structures, equipment and other areas of Water Pollution Control Facility and outlying facilities in accordance with Department requirements.  Performs a variety of gardening and grounds maintenance work not requiring specialized knowledge and skills.  Cultivates, prunes, sprays, and trims and weeds by hand or with manual tools or power equipment.  Performs related work as required.

Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:  Generally, none.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Some knowledge of general construction, maintenance, use of tools, equipment and practices.  Good ability to understand and follow specific oral and/or written instructions.  Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, vendors and the general public. Good ability to perform heavy manual labor, often under unfavorable weather conditions.  Good ability to perform manual tasks and to acquire a limited skill to do the work of the Department or Division where assigned.  Considerable physical strength and stamina and good ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications:  High school or trade school graduate or the equivalent.  Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in performing related manual work at the laborer level.

Special Requirements:  Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

Fringe Benefits:  Excellent Health Insurance Packages, Group Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Leave.

Application Forms: May be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT  06492.  Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

Examination:  Written – 100% or Oral – 100% or Background Evaluation – 100% or Written – 50% / Oral – 50% or Written 50% / Background Evaluation – 50% or Oral – 50% / Background Evaluation – 50%

Closing Date:  The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or May 2, 2023, whichever occurs first.

THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Customer Care Associate I for Water Resources is responsible for executing all daily functions related to utility billing and the provision of excellent customer service for water, wastewater & stormwater.

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The Senior Customer Care Associate for Water Resources is responsible for leading all daily functions related to utility billing and the provision of excellent customer service for water, wastewater & stormwater, including but not limited to troubleshooting account issues and providing technical assistance to customers. This position executes specialty billings, account maintenance and projects, in addition to directing and monitoring the work of the Customer Care Associate I positions. In collaboration with division technical and planning staff, the position leads customer education and outreach and provides administrative support on Chapter 26 and 31 ordinance compliance activities. Additionally, the position is responsible for administrative support and the execution of special tasks and projects for the Director of Finance & Administration and executive support for the Division Director.

This position is responsible for performing electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs on a variety of controls, receivers, transmitters, computers and process indicators to maintain the water treatment plant and remote pump stations. In addition, this position is responsible for performing the duties of a water plant operator.

This position is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance at any of the three wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.  Also responsible for performing all general tasks involved in maintaining division operations and property.

General Purpose

This position leads the implementation of Water Resources Outreach and Affordability programs and develops business processes, regulatory frameworks and innovative approaches to support Water Resources Regulatory Compliance program. Additionally, the position is responsible for monitoring Water Resource related state and federal legislative or policy evolution and for identifying related risks and opportunities for the Water Resources Division.

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General Purpose

Under the general direction of the Division Director, plans, directs, manages and oversees the personnel, functions, priorities, programs and operations of the Engineering and Asset Management, Stormwater and Water Distribution Field Services teams. This includes providing technical leadership to the operations and capital planning and construction associated with Water Supply treatment/distribution, Wastewater treatment/collection and Stormwater management/collection. Ensures that the work of the assigned workgroups is being performed in compliance with State and Federal regulations, AWWA and City policies and standards. Acts as the Division Director in the absence of the Division Director.

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