South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA)

Job Opportunity

Circuit Rider – (Water Utility Technical Assistance Provider)

Job Description:

South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA) is seeking a water professional responsible for conducting technical assistance for SC water utilities.  The job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing on-site technical assistance to water utilities in all areas of operation, maintenance, management, compliance, potential compliance, health, and environmental issues.  (Examples of on-site technical assistance include ‘hands-on’ assistance such as leak detection, CCR completion, rate studies, assistance with State and Federal mandate compliance, policy and procedure development, asset management, post enforcement compliance planning, risk and resilience assessments, and emergency response planning.)

A Circuit Rider interprets, reviews, analyzes and explains policies, rules, regulations, legislation, and laws related to rural and small water systems.  They consult with staff and others in government, business, and private organizations to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems for rural and small water systems.  They initiate and review findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and formulate policies and techniques that can be used to recommend improvements for management policies or operations of rural and small water systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Water Distribution License; Water treatment license a plus

At least 5 years experience in the water utility industry.

Valid US Driver’s License

Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel extensively state-wide

Compensation:

Starting salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience.

401k with 5% employer match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package; 100% employee; 50% dependent premium

Short term and long term disability

Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick leave

Travel reimbursement at Federal rate per mile

Email Resume and Cover Letter to SCRWA Executive Director, Jill Miller, Jill@scrwa.org.

Salary/Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 per year