Community Infrastructure State Coordinator - Alabama

ISHE; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer H

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and Life Insurance

Employer 401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited seeks a State Coordinator to lead environmental program staff across the state, oversee contracts, and deliver technical assistance for water and wastewater projects in rural communities.

The role focuses on program planning, financing, utility operations, and community development, working in partnership with RCAP. Ideal candidates reside in Alabama and can work from home with state residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, public administration or related field preferred with 8 years’ experience; plus 1 year supervisory experience.
• Alternative: High School diploma with Water or Wastewater Operator Certification and 12 years’ experience; plus 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of funding programs, regulations, and rural water/wastewater management.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, serving as a liaison for funding, regulatory, and technical assistance partnerships.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Technical assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field + 8 years exp

High School diploma + Water/Wastewater Operator Certification + 12 years exp

Job description

State Coordinator Description:

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.

State CoordinatorBenefits:

• 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.

State CoordinatorRequirements:

• EducationOption 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.

State CoordinatorDuties:

• 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.

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