Remote State Infrastructure Lead (Water & Wastewater) AL

Colorado Psychiatric; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with annual an​

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and Life Insurance

Employer 401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.

Job summary

Communities Unlimited, in partnership with RCAP, seeks a State Coordinator to supervise environmental program staff, manage state contracts, and deliver technical assistance to rural water and wastewater utilities. The role focuses on planning, financing, operations, and community development from a home-based location within Alabama.

The ideal candidate will work from home but reside in Alabama, with responsibilities including reporting, stakeholder coordination, training, and ensuring contract

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Job description

Communities Unlimited, in partnership with RCAP, seeks a State Coordinator to supervise environmental program staff, manage state contracts, and deliver technical assistance to rural water and wastewater utilities. The role focuses on planning, financing, operations, and community development from a home-based location within Alabama.

The ideal candidate will work from home but reside in Alabama, with responsibilities including reporting, stakeholder coordination, training, and ensuring contract