Water Recycling Program Lead & Strategy Advisor

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Maui seeks a seasoned professional to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement the county-wide water recycling program, including sludge reuse. This role acts as the County's technical advisor on water recycling issues, overseeing all facets from research to policy.

You will draft RFPs, manage contracts, pursue grants, and lead educational efforts related to water recycling. A background in environmental engineering or related field and four years of relevant experience are required,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified and 4 years of professional work in water recycling/related program.
• Possession of a valid Hawaii driver’s license (Type 3).
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and coordinate recycling programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently initiates and conducts research on water recycling issues.
• Establishes water recycling program goals and develops implementation strategies.
• Prepares analyses and plans to establish water recycling development and investment activities.
• Serves as County technical advisor for water recycling program, including sludge reuse.
• Evaluates existing and new programs, and feasibility of demonstration projects.
• Develops and manages County water recycling and sludge reuse contracts from start to finish.
• Drafts request for proposals; recommends awards; manages contracts after awards.
• Seeks, researches, and writes grant applications to secure program funding.
• Formulates, implements and monitors educational and promotional activities for water recycling.
• Provides technical assistance for water recycling programs to private businesses.
• Maintains water recycling information database for the County.
• Prepares annual operating and capital improvement budget requests.
• Researches and develops related legislation; prepares testimony before legislative bodies.
• Prepares written analyses and reports.
• Coordinates maintenance on recycled water distribution system.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health, or a related field

Job description

County of Maui seeks a seasoned professional to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement the county-wide water recycling program, including sludge reuse. This role acts as the County's technical advisor on water recycling issues, overseeing all facets from research to policy.

You will draft RFPs, manage contracts, pursue grants, and lead educational efforts related to water recycling. A background in environmental engineering or related field and four years of relevant experience are required,