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USDA Circuit Rider Alaska Rural Water Association

Job Title: USDA Circuit Rider Salary $35 per hour
Reports To: Executive Director Position Type: Full Time
Revision Date: 02/15/2024 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Program Management
• Submit travel plans in a timely manner to the online travel calendar, and as needed when plans change.
• Produce and follow a yearly Operational Plan as required by NRWA.
• Visit a USDA Rural Development District office as required by NRWA.
• Produce and submit reports as required by ARWA and NRWA in established formats to meet required due dates.
• Provide the ARWA office with accurate and complete travel vouchers, timesheets, etc. by required due dates.
• Keep all expenses within budget.
• Comply with all NRWA USDA Circuit Rider program procedures and requirements.
• Provide monthly Board report of the prior month’s activity to the Office Manager by the third working day of each month in established format.

Onsite Assistance
• Complete a minimum of 23 quality onsite contacts per month with eligible systems in accordance with NRWA requirements.
• Coordinate travel with other Circuit Riders to geographically travel the entire state as much as possible and avoid duplication and excessive repeat visits. Must visit a minimum of three (3) systems each month that have not been visited in the previous six (6) months.
• Contact as many new systems as possible during a contract year; solicit new members.
• Coordinate technical assistance activity with other ARWA staff.
• Properly prioritize technical requests according to need.
• Focus on training, rather than “fixing,” when conducting onsite technical assistance.
• Use ARWA equipment in a professional, safe, and proper manner.
• Adhere to OSHA/AKOSHA requirements at all times.
• Plan travel as efficiently as possible to minimize expenses, including overtime, and maximize geographic coverage.

Training
• Attend training sessions conducted by ARWA, as time and workload permit.
• Promote attendance at all ARWA training sessions and conferences.
• Assist in ARWA conference agenda development/implementation and securing speakers and vendors.
• Attend and actively participate in ARWA conference(s).
• Attend NRWA In-Service training and Annual WaterPro Conference as required.
• Continually strive to improve training skills and knowledge of the drinking water field.

Other
• Promote and support ARWA’s mission and goals at all times; show initiative and creativity in furthering the mission and goals.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and all other meetings as required.
• Write articles for ARWA magazine and others as required or requested and submit them by established due dates.
• Assist with membership development and retention.
• Project a friendly, helpful, positive attitude to the public and fellow employees.
• Project a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Must be a team player.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation; personal vehicle to have insurance in accordance with ARWA policies and state law at all times.
• Maintain Alaska driver’s license in accordance with state law.
• Adhere to all ARWA Employee Manual, policies, and procedures.

Skills/Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Multi-year employment required (5 years minimum preferred) in working for, operating, maintaining, or managing a rural/community water system with an ADEC Level 1 or higher certification for water distribution and/or treatment (or other state equivalent).
• A well-rounded technical knowledge of rural and small system needs and methods of meeting those needs.
• Technical knowledge of operating, maintaining, and managing a rural/community water/wastewater system; Alaska Water Treatment and/or Distribution certification preferred.
• An understanding of budget/financial management.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, and in writing, with operators, decision makers, regulatory agencies, and other professionals.
• Ability to identify, locate, and explain water/wastewater problems to system operators and decision-makers and provide suggestions for solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulations, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with utilities in cold weather climates.

Preferred Qualifications
• Sanitary survey inspector certified, or the ability to become certified within one year.
• Backflow tester certified, or the ability to become certified within one year.
• GIS experience using ESRI software.

Benefits* Package Includes:

Medical Insurance

- ARWA pays 100% of the premium for employee

- ARWA will pay 50% of the premium for employee’s spouse/family

- Payment-in-lieu-of health insurance of $1,200 per year available

- Medical insurance includes vision, prescription, and dental coverage (currently through Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska)

- Medical and vision have a $2,000 annual deductible per covered individual (for in-network providers) with ARWA reimbursing up to a maximum of $1,750 (after the first $250 is paid) and a $6,000 annual out-of-pocket maximum for individual coverage (for in-network providers)

- Dental has a $2,000 maximum yearly benefit with co-pays ranging 0%-50%.

Retirement

- ARWA offers a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

- ARWA will match up to a 3% employee contribution

- Employee can contribute more through payroll deductions, up to IRS limits

Paid Leave (Eligible to use after six months of employment)

- Employees accrue 3.70 hours of paid sick leave per pay period

- Employees accrue 3.08 hours of paid vacation leave per pay period (increases in third year)

- Nine paid holidays are observed with an additional three paid floating holidays per calendar year

Employee Pay

- ARWA pays bi-weekly on Fridays

- Direct deposit is available

Travel Expenses

- ARWA pays for work-related travel expenses including airline tickets, rental cars, and lodging

- Mileage and meal/incidental expense (M&IE) per diem is paid bi-weekly on Fridays (same day as regular pay days)

- Employee is issued laptop, cell phone, and corporate credit card

- Employees retain airline miles

Additional Employee Benefits

- ARWA pays for basic arctic gear (remains ARWA property)

- Opportunities for professional development including additional certifications (sanitary survey, backflow testing, etc.)

- ARWA pays for training and renewals to maintain Alaska Operator certifications

- Flexibility with schedules, 4/10s available on a non-recurring basis

- Relocation expenses up to $5,000 is available.

* All benefits are subject to funding availability, restrictions as outlined in the Employee Manual, and are subject to change at any time.



NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet ongoing needs of the Association.


USDA Wastewater Training & Technical Assistance Specialist Alaska Rural Water Association

Position Type:  Full Time Salary:  $35/hr

Reports To:  Executive Director Revision Date:  06/21/24 FLSA:  Non-Exempt 

Program Management

  • Submit travel plans in a timely manner to online travel calendar, and as needed when plans change.
  • Produce and follow a yearly Operational Plan as required by NRWA.
  • Visit a USDA Rural Development District office as required by NRWA.
  • Produce and submit reports as required by ARWA and NRWA in established formats to meet required due dates.
  • Provide ARWA office with accurate travel vouchers, timesheets, etc. by the required due dates.
  • Keep all expenses within budget.
  • Comply with all NRWA USDA Wastewater TAT program procedures and requirements.
  • Provide monthly Board report of prior month’s activity to Office Manager by third working day of each month in established format.

Onsite Assistance

  • Plan, coordinate, advertise, track registration, and print/mail certificates as needed for all wastewater training.
  • Complete a minimum of 23 quality onsite contacts per month with eligible systems in accordance with NRWA requirements.
  • Geographically travel the entire state as much as possible, coordinating with other program staff to minimize duplicate visits.
  • Contact as many new systems as possible during any given contract year and solicit new members.
  • Coordinate technical assistance activity with other ARWA staff.
  • Properly prioritize technical requests according to need.
  • Focus on training, rather than “fixing,” when conducting onsite technical assistance.
  • Organize and implement wastewater training sessions per program year; coordinate with EPA Training Coordinator/Office Manager.
  • Use ARWA equipment in a professional manner, following all required asset management requirements.
  • Adhere to OSHA/AKOSHA procedures at all times.
  • Plan travel as efficiently as possible to minimize expense, including overtime, and maximize geographic coverage.
  • Introduce new wastewater training regularly to meet system needs, requests, requirements, and to stimulate new attendance.

Training

  • Attend training sessions conducted by ARWA, as time and work load permit.
  • Promote attendance to all ARWA training sessions and conferences.
  • Assist in ARWA conference agenda development/implementation and securing speakers and vendors.
  • Attend and actively participate in ARWA conference(s).
  • Attend NRWA In-Service training and Annual WaterPro Conference as required.
  • Continually strive to improve training skills and knowledge of the wastewater field.

Other

  • Promote and support ARWA’s mission and goals at all times; show initiative and creativity in furthering the mission and goals.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and all other meetings as required.
  • Write articles for ARWA magazine and others as required or requested and submit by established due dates.
  • Assist with membership development and retention.
  • Project a friendly, helpful, positive attitude to the public and fellow employees.
  • Project a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Provide safe and reliable transportation; personal vehicle to have insurance in accordance with ARWA policies and state laws at all times.
  • Maintain Alaska driver’s license in accordance with state law.
  • Adhere to all ARWA Employee Manual, policies, and procedures.

Skills/Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Multi-year employment required (5 years minimum preferred) in working for, operating, maintaining, or managing a rural/community water/wastewater system with an ADEC Level 1 or higher certification for wastewater collection and/or treatment (or other state equivalent).
  • A well-rounded technical knowledge of operating, maintaining, and managing a rural/community wastewater system.
  • An understanding of budget/financial conditions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with operators, decision makers, regulatory agencies, and other professionals.
  • Ability to identify, locate, and explain wastewater problems to field personnel and decision makers and provide suggestions for solutions.
  • Knowledge and understanding of regulations, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state.
  • Ability to coordinate and/or conduct wastewater training to diverse groups.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Experience with utilities in cold weather climates.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Backflow tester certified, or the ability to become certified within one year

Benefits* Package Includes:

Medical Insurance

- ARWA pays 100% of the premium for employee

- ARWA will pay 50% of the premium for employee’s spouse/family

- Payment-in-lieu-of health insurance of $1,200 per year available

- Medical insurance includes vision, prescription, and dental coverage (currently through Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska)

- Medical and vision have a $2,000 annual deductible per covered individual (for in-network providers) with ARWA reimbursing up to a maximum of $1,750 (after the first $250 is paid) and a $6,000 annual out-of-pocket maximum for individual coverage (for in-network providers)

- Dental has a $2,000 maximum yearly benefit with co-pays ranging 0%-50%.

Retirement

- ARWA offers a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

- ARWA will match up to a 3% employee contribution

- Employee can contribute more through payroll deductions, up to IRS limits

Paid Leave (Eligible to use after six months of employment)

- Employees accrue 3.70 hours of paid sick leave per pay period

- Employees accrue 3.08 hours of paid vacation leave per pay period (increases in third year)

- Nine paid holidays are observed with an additional three paid floating holidays per calendar year

Employee Pay

- ARWA pays bi-weekly on Fridays

- Direct deposit is available

Travel Expenses

- ARWA pays for work-related travel expenses including airline tickets, rental cars, and lodging

- Mileage and meal/incidental expense (M&IE) per diem is paid bi-weekly on Fridays (same day as regular pay days)

- Employee is issued laptop, cell phone, and corporate credit card

- Employees retain airline miles

Additional Employee Benefits

- ARWA pays for basic arctic gear (remains ARWA property)

- Opportunities for professional development including additional certifications (sanitary survey, backflow testing, etc.)

- ARWA pays for training and renewals to maintain Alaska Operator certifications

- Flexibility with schedules, 4/10s available on a non-recurring basis

- Relocation expenses up to $5,000 is available.

* All benefits are subject to funding availability, restrictions as outlined in the Employee Manual, and are subject to change at any time.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet ongoing needs of the Association.