Water Specialist (KRWA Circuit Rider)

Job Title: Water Specialist (Circuit Rider)

Organization: Kentucky Rural Water Association

Are you a dedicated drinking water professional committed to ensuring access to clean, safe drinking water for your community? Join us at Kentucky Rural Water Association as a Water Specialist (Circuit Rider) and leverage your talents to improving water systems statewide.

Position Overview:

As a Water Specialist (Circuit Rider) with Kentucky Rural Water Association (KRWA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering crucial assistance and training to personnel within water systems. Your responsibilities will encompass offering essential financial, managerial, and technical support to these communities. Your primary goal will be to empower utilities to efficiently provide safe drinking water while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Why Join Us:

At KRWA, we offer more than just employment opportunities. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to making tangible improvements in rural communities. You'll work in a supportive environment where your knowledge and skills are highly valued and appreciated. We provide competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits (including matching 401K, health, HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, and more), travel reimbursement (mileage, per diem, phone stipend), generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and personal days), and paid holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer direct onsite assistance to water systems, supplemented by responsive phone and email support.
• Timely completion of all required reports and documentation.
• Conduct training sessions and contribute to KRWA's marketing efforts through written materials.
• Collaborate with the Director of Programs and Operations to achieve association goals.

Additional Duties:

• Provide emergency response support to water systems during disasters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations governing water systems.
• Foster professional communication with colleagues, regulators, and the public.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, working autonomously or as part of a team.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by the Director of Programs and Operations or Executive Director to advance association objectives.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; preference for a post-secondary degree in a related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in the water utility industry.
• Familiarity with Kentucky water utility regulations and agencies.
• Valid state professional license(s); Kentucky Class II Water Treatment and/or Distribution Operator Certification preferred.

Skills and Qualities:

• Proficient in public water system operations and regulatory compliance.
• Effectively communicate in person, in print, or electronically in a professional manner.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Capable of independent decision-making and advisory roles.
• Possess a valid driver's license. 

Physical Demands and Environment:

• Willingness to travel extensively and respond to emergencies outside regular hours.
• Work settings may include offices, outdoor environments, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. 

Preferred Candidate:

• Holds at minimum a Class III-A treatment and Class II distribution license.
• Skilled in process control and jar testing.
• Located along or east of the I-75 corridor.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your resume to Savannah Goad, our Marketing & Business Development Coordinator, at s.goad@krwa.org.

Kentucky Rural Water Association is an equal-opportunity employer. Join us in our mission to provide clean, safe, and affordable drinking water to rural communities.