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 and complete travel vouchers, timesheets, etc. by required due dates.

· Keep all expenses within budget.

· Comply with all NRWA USDA Circuit Rider program procedures and requirements.

· Provide monthly Board report of prior month’s activity to Office Manager by due date in established format.

Onsite Assistance

· Complete a minimum of 23 quality onsite contacts per month with eligible systems in accordance with NRWA requirements.

· Coordinate travel with other Circuit Rider to geographically travel the entire state as much as possible and avoid duplication and excessive repeat visits. Must visit a minimum of seven (7) systems each quarter that have not been visited in the previous six (6) months.

· Contact as many new systems as possible during a contract year; 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.

· Use ARWA equipment in a professional, safe, and proper manner.

· Adhere to OSHA/AKOSHA requirements at all times.

· Plan travel as efficiently as possible to minimize expense, including overtime, and maximize geographic coverage.

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 and securing speakers and vendors.

· Attend and actively participate in ARWA conference(s).

· Attend NRWA In-Service training and Annual WaterPro Conference as required by NRWA.

· Continually strive to improve training skills and knowledge of the drinking water 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 and all other meetings as required.

· Write articles for ARWA magazine and other potential publications 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.

· Project a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

· Must be a team player.

· Provide safe and reliable transportation; personal vehicle to have insurance in accordance with ARWA policies and state law at all times.

· Maintain Alaska driver’s license in accordance with state law.

· Adhere to all ARWA Employee Manual and all policies and procedures.

Skills/Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED.

· Multi-year employment required (5 years minimum preferred) in working for, operating, maintaining, or managing a rural/community water system with an ADEC Level 1 or higher certification for water distribution 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; Alaska Water Treatment and/or Distribution certification preferred.

· An understanding of budget/financial management.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally, and in writing, with operators, decision-makers, regulatory agencies, and other industry professionals.

· Ability to identify, locate, and explain water/wastewater problems to system operators and decision-makers and provide suggestions for solutions.

· Knowledge and understanding of regulations, monitoring, and reporting requirements.

· Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

· Experience with utilities in cold weather climates.

Preferred Qualifications

· Sanitary survey inspector certified, or the ability to become certified within one year.

· Backflow tester certified, or the ability to become certified within one year.

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.

Benefits* Package Includes:

Medical Insurance

- ARWA pays 100% of the premium for employee

- ARWA will pay 50% of the premium for employee’s spouse/family

- Payment-in-lieu-of health insurance of $1,200 per year available

- Medical insurance includes vision, prescription, and dental coverage (currently through Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska)

- Medical and vision have a $2,000 annual deductible per covered individual (for in-network providers) with ARWA reimbursing up to a maximum of $1,750 (after the first $250 is paid) and a $6,000 annual out-of-pocket maximum for individual coverage (for in-network providers)

- Dental has a $2,000 maximum yearly benefit with co-pays ranging 0%-50%.

Retirement

- ARWA offers a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

- ARWA will match up to a 3% employee contribution

- Employee can contribute more through payroll deductions, up to IRS limits

Paid Leave (Eligible to use after six months of employment)

- Employees accrue 3.70 hours of paid sick leave per pay period

- Employees accrue 3.08 hours of paid vacation leave per pay period (increases in third year)

- Nine paid holidays are observed with an additional five paid floating holidays per calendar year

Employee Pay

- ARWA pays bi-weekly on Fridays

- Direct deposit is available

Travel Expenses

- ARWA pays for work-related travel expenses including airline tickets, rental cars, and lodging

- Mileage and meal/incidental expense (M&IE) per diem is paid bi-weekly on Fridays (same day as regular pay days)

- Employee is issued laptop, cell phone, and corporate credit card

- Employees retain airline miles

Additional Employee Benefits

- ARWA pays for basic arctic gear (remains ARWA property)

- Opportunities for professional development including additional certifications (sanitary survey, backflow testing, etc.)

- ARWA pays for training and renewals to maintain Alaska Operator certifications

- Flexibility with schedules, 4/10s available on a non-recurring basis

- Relocation expenses up to $5,000 is available.

* All benefits are subject to funding availability, restrictions as outlined in the Employee Manual, and are subject to change at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience operating a utility in cold weather environments?

License/Certification:

or previously held Level 1+ Water Operator Certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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