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Alaska Rural Water Association
Job Title: USDA Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance Specialist Salary Grade/Level: 6
Reports To: Executive Director Position Type: Full Time
Revision Date: 06/29/21 FLSA: Non-Exempt
Program Management
Submit travel plans in a timely manner to online travel calendar, and as needed when plans change.
Produce and follow a yearly Operational Plan as required by NRWA.
Visit a USDA Rural Development District office as required by NRWA.
Produce and submit reports as required by ARWA and NRWA in established formats to meet required due dates.
Provide ARWA office with accurate travel vouchers, timesheets, etc. by the required due dates.
Keep all expenses within budget.
Comply with all NRWA USDA Wastewater TAT program procedures and requirements.
Provide monthly Board report of prior month’s activity to Office Manager by third working day of each month in established format.
Onsite Assistance
Plan, coordinate, advertise, track registration, and print/mail certificates as needed for all wastewater training.
Complete a minimum of 23 quality onsite contacts per month with eligible systems in accordance with NRWA requirements.
Geographically travel the entire state as much as possible, coordinating with other program staff to minimize duplicate visits.
Contact as many new systems as possible during any given contract year and solicit new members.
Coordinate technical assistance activity with other ARWA staff.
Properly prioritize technical requests according to need.
Focus on training, rather than “fixing,” when conducting onsite technical assistance.
Organize and implement wastewater training sessions per program year; coordinate with other WWTAT personnel and EPA Training Coordinator/Office Manager.
Use ARWA equipment in a professional manner, following all required asset management requirements.
Adhere to OSHA/AKOSHA procedures at all times.
Plan travel as efficiently as possible to minimize expense, including overtime, and maximize geographic coverage.
Introduce new wastewater training regularly to meet system needs, requests, requirements, and to stimulate new attendance.
Training
Attend training sessions conducted by ARWA, as time and work load permit.
Promote attendance to all ARWA training sessions and conferences.
Assist in ARWA conference agenda development/implementation and securing speakers and vendors.
Attend and actively participate in ARWA conference(s).
Attend NRWA In-Service training and Annual WaterPro Conference as required.
Continually strive to improve training skills and knowledge of the wastewater field.
Other
Promote and support ARWA’s mission and goals at all times; show initiative and creativity in furthering the mission and goals.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, as well as Board meetings when requested.
Write articles for ARWA magazine, newsletter, and others as required or requested and submit by established due dates.
Assist with membership development and retention.
Project a friendly, helpful, positive attitude to the public and fellow employees.
Assist in answering phones in ARWA office.
Project a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
Must be a team player.
Provide safe and adequate transportation that represents the professionalism of the Association; personal vehicle to have insurance in accordance with ARWA policies at all times.
Maintain Alaska driver’s license in accordance with state law.
Adhere to the ARWA Employee Manual, policies, and procedures.
Skills/Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Multi-year employment required (5 years experience preferred) in working for, operating, maintaining, or managing a rural/community water/wastewater system with an ADEC Level 2 or higher certification for wastewater collection and/or treatment (or other state equivalent).
A well-rounded technical knowledge of rural and small system needs and methods of meeting those needs.
Technical knowledge of operating, maintaining, and managing a rural/community water/wastewater system.
An understanding of budget/financial conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with operators, decision makers, regulatory agencies, and other professionals.
Ability to identify, locate, and explain water/wastewater problems to field personnel and decision makers and provide suggestions for solutions.
Knowledge and understanding of regulations, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
Ability to coordinate and conduct wastewater training to diverse groups.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet ongoing needs of the Association.
