Job Listing: Source Water Specialist
Organization: Alabama Rural Water Association (ARWA)
Job Description: ARWA seeks a highly motivated and experienced Source Water Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ground and surface source water protection and management and a passion for environmental conservation.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing and potential source water supplies, including surface water, groundwater, and reclaimed water.
Develop and implement source water protection plans to safeguard the quality and quantity of water resources.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of source water protection measures.
Collaborate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends and technologies related to source water protection.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other documents.
Assist with the development of grant proposals and funding applications.
Qualifications:
Willingness to travel.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in source water protection, a similar field, or a recent graduate.
Strong understanding of hydrogeology, water quality, and environmental regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data analysis, ESRI GIS software, and GPS technology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Natural Science or bachelors in environmental science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge of Alabama water law, relevant interstate and reserved water compacts, rules, policies, procedures, and government operations.
Knowledge of water resource-related management theories, principles, concepts and practices; field investigation methodologies; and negotiation, and conflict resolution techniques.
Knowledge of local water availability, water use practices, water measurement techniques and devices, irrigation methods and designs, public land ownership records, court decrees and orders.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal governmental administrative processes.
Experience with watershed modeling or GIS analysis.
Compensation:
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Among other benefits, we offer Vacation, Sick Leave, AL State Retirement, Health Care (100% Family AL Blue Cross/Blue Shield Local Govt where applicable), Federal Holidays, Company Vehicle and expense account, and opportunities for professional development.
Additional Information:
Applicants must be able to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy. Some roles at ARWA require a background check; if necessary, this will be conducted following the best practices and legal guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Em
