Experienced Water Specialist (Part-Time)

Cadmus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Voluntary time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Bonus programs

Job summary

Cadmus is seeking an experienced part-time professional to provide on-site and remote technical assistance to drinking water and wastewater utilities, helping them comply with SDWA and CWA. The role emphasizes regulatory program oversight, data collection, and solution development for small rural communities.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of related work, relevant advanced degrees, strong communication, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with coursework in engineering, public health, environmental science and policy and at least 8 years of relevant work experience, or a Bachelor’s with the same coursework focus and at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with SDWA and/or CWA regulatory programs.
• Experience inspecting water utilities; operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in support of technical assistance to drinking water and wastewater utilities and guidance development.
• Lead the development of client-ready products and manage tasks effectively.
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Demonstrate QA/QC of deliverables and conduct sound research and analysis.
• Travel as needed to field sites and support on-site and remote assistance.
• Collaborate with regulators and operators to address regulatory challenges and improve public health.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Water/wastewater operations

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering/public health/environmental science or related field

Bachelor’s degree with same coursework and 10+ years of experience

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

The Cadmus Group seeks an experienced, part-time professional who is interested in working approximately 20 hours per week and has a strong background as a technical assistance provider and/or regulator for water and/or wastewater utilities. This position will assist government agencies and communities to address water operational, infrastructure, and regulatory challenges. The successful candidate will provide onsite and remote assistance to utilities to help them achieve compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Clean Water Act (CWA). They will utilize their understanding of system operations, infrastructure, regulations, and related programs to support water and wastewater utilities and improve public health. They should be comfortable working with water and wastewater utility operators and their regulators and should have a strong familiarity with the challenges operators face, especially in small, rural communities. Some of the time will be spent in the field at water and wastewater utilities, so the successful candidate must have good communication skills and a willingness to travel. Experience working with tribal utilities, conducting sanitary surveys, completing capacity, risk and resilience, and asset management assessments, developing emergency response plans, conducting Level 2 Assessments, and/or collecting data for Microscopic Particle Analysis (MPA) would be especially helpful.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Join Cadmus. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. For more information, visit cadmusgroup.com .

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in support of technical assistance to drinking water and wastewater utilities, regulatory program implementation oversight activities, and guidance development.
• Demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment in interactions with clients and colleagues.
• Lead the development of client-ready products.
• Demonstrate successful task prioritization and management skills.
• Demonstrate quality assurance and quality control of products.
• Conduct effective research and analysis.
• Conduct effective written and verbal communications.
• Demonstrate job knowledge and software proficiency.
• Ensure outcomes that satisfy client requirements (i.e., accomplishment of required deliverables on time and ensuring client satisfaction) and help achieve additional follow-on work.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with coursework in engineering, public health, environmental science and policy, or another relevant area and at least 8 years of relevant work experience, or a Bachelor's degree with the same coursework focus and at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with SDWA and/or CWA regulatory programs.
• Experience inspecting water utilities.
• Certification as a water and/or wastewater operator is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Positive work ethic in all situations with coworkers, project managers, and clients.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program
• paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• voluntary time off (VTO)
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance program
• other optional benefits
• various bonus programs

The salary range for this position is$75.00- $95.00 per hour.The actual salary will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: cadmusgroup.com .