WHY JOIN US
If you are passionate about addressing drinking water and wastewater issues and environmental equity, please consider joining our Moonshot Missions team! We are a small but rapidly growing non-profit, working directly to improve water and wastewater services, as well as affordability and resiliency for under-resourced communities. Becoming a part of the Moonshot Missions team will enable you to work alongside veteran water leaders, make a direct impact on the water and wastewater sectors, while helping to ensure safe and clean water is delivered to the people who need it most!
Moonshot Missions seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Utility Advisor. The Utility Advisor will apply technical training and hands-on work experience to address the operational and infrastructure challenges facing water utilities, particularly in economically distressed communities.
Requirements
Position Title
Utility Advisor
Time Commitment
40 hours per week
Location
Remote Position with required travel to client sites within the U.S.
Classification
Employee
Training & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: environmental/earth science, civil/environmental/chemical engineering, environmental management/studies, sustainability, or related field.
10+ years of full-time experience working in water and wastewater utility operations and compliance
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of the basic design, operation and compliance of water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater treatment and collection systems
Knowledge of and ability to research best practices in water and wastewater utility operations, management and financial capacities
Water and wastewater utility, regulatory and/or consulting experience
Ability to write comprehensive reports based on site assessments and interviews with utility operators and management
Previous project management experience
Experience incorporating community engagement into project planning and design
Water/Wastewater Operator certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE)
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utility clients by:
Managing technical assistance projects and performing lead roles working directly with utility clients
Researching background information about utility operational and compliance challenges and prepare technical reports to summarize research
Coordinating and facilitating client meetings and distributing meeting minutes
Performing site needs assessments to evaluate a utility’s operational challenges and identify areas of improvement and potential projects to implement
Writing site assessment reports, project proposals and community technical assistance workplans
Preparing technical reports and support materials for state and federal grant applications to fund infrastructure projects
Travel
Travel required within the US, subject to funding and according to health/safety guidelines. Moonshot Missions will reimburse travel costs.
Proposed Salary Range and Benefits
Proposed Salary Range and Benefits
• Salary commensurate to experience with the range starting at $75,000/year.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life insurance.
How to Apply
Where and when to apply
Applicants must submit cover letter along with resume to: jobs@moonshotmissions.org
First review of applications will be on September 6, 2023. Applications will be accepted until positions closes.