Community Infrastructure State Coordinator - Alabama

Communities Unlimited, Inc.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer 1

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Community Infrastructure State Coordinator for Alabama. The role involves supervising state environmental staff, managing contracts, and delivering technical assistance to rural communities addressing water and wastewater infrastructure needs.

Remote work from Alabama is acceptable with residency required. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of funding programs, regulatory compliance, and experience in reports and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field with 8+ years of experience, plus 1 year supervisory experience.
• Alternative: High School diploma with Water or Wastewater Operator Certification and 12+ years in operating/managing systems, plus 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of funding programs, regulations and statutes affecting rural water/wastewater systems.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing state/federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support environmental program staff within the state, including recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Provide technical assistance to rural communities and water/wastewater utilities addressing operational and regulatory challenges.
• Develop reports, feasibility studies, rate analyses and project documentation for decision making.
• Monitor contract requirements, program goals and service delivery across state activities.
• Build strong relationships with federal/state/local agencies for funding and regulatory partnerships.
• Conduct training and outreach, maintain project records and support organizational initiatives.

Skills

Water/Wastewater operations knowledge

Supervisory experience

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Funding knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences

High School diploma with Water/Wastewater Operator Certification

Job description

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Community Infrastructure State Coordinator - Alabama

Full Time Auburn, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1228

Salary Range: $78,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually

The State Coordinator of Community Infrastructure supervises state environmental program staff, manages state-level contracts, and provides technical assistance to rural communities addressing water and wastewater infrastructure needs. The position supports project planning, financing, utility operations, and community development as part of Communities Unlimited's partnership with the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP).

Work Location: An ideal candidate will work from home; however, candidate must currently reside in the state of Alabama.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Match
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.
• Education
  • Option A: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, public administration or related field preferred and 8 years' experience. And 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Option B: High School diploma and Current Water or Wastewater Operator Certification with a minimum of 12 years of experience in operating and/or managing community environmental management systems is required. And 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and private-sector funding programs, regulations, and statutes impacting rural water, wastewater, and environmental management systems.
• Experience providing technical assistance to rural communities, with demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater system operations, engineering practices, terminology, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to supervise professional staff, establish performance goals and objectives, and prepare formal reports and program progress reports.
• Experience managing state and federal contracts and identifying or developing funding opportunities is strongly preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Supervise and support environmental program staff within the state, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and workload distribution.
• Provide technical assistance to rural communities and water/wastewater utilities, helping address operational, regulatory, financial, and infrastructure challenges.
• Develop reports, feasibility studies, rate analyses, project documentation, and recommendations to support informed decision-making by community leaders and utility officials.
• Monitor and manage state environmental program activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, achievement of program goals, and effective service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, serving as a key liaison for funding, regulatory, and technical assistance partnerships.
• Conduct training and outreach activities, maintain accurate project records, ensure compliance with organizational policies and grant requirements, and support special projects and organizational initiatives.