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RCAC seeks Rural Development Specialist - Engineer

California

March 7, 2013

RCAC is seeking a Rural Development Specialist - Engineer to provide training and assistance to tribal, nonprofit and governmental organizations to improve the management of, build capacity for and/or develop water, wastewater and solid waste systems and programs in rural communities.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: management of projects and contracts under Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) funding; provide operational technical assistance; project management; financial planning; deliver training; report writing; write and submit small proposals; program development; outreach and networking at the regional, state and national level; research and analysis and administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of education (Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering) and/or five (5) years of applicable experience in engineering, project management, environmental policy management in water or wastewater issues, utility operation, water, wastewater or solid waste facilities management or development and/or planning (education may be substituted for experience), and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of California regulatory departments such as DWR, CDPH and SWRQB and/or PE registration in California are highly desirable.

Click here for the job description and application instructions.

Click here for the application form or call 916/447-9832, option 3 to have an application packet e-mailed or mailed to you.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must submit all requested materials as listed in the instructions in order to be considered.

This position is open until filled.

EOE/AA

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