Remote State Infrastructure 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

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.