Water/Wastewater Operator

Water/Wastewater Operator (RCAP Operator) Location: Remote Preferred Candidate Location:Southern Ohio Service Area: This position provides water and wastewater operations support to utilities throughout Ohio.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type:Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 per year, based on education and experience Position Overview: Provide technical assistance to water and/or wastewater systems to support process improvement, regulatory compliance, and system optimization.

Assist operators and local government officials with operational, management, financial, and capacity development needs, while supporting program development, funding opportunities, and regulatory requirements.

Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive.

We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptabilitythe values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekendsHealth Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day oneHealth Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributionsRetirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contributionPaid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per yearPaid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per yearIncome Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesProfessional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: Required certification/licensing as a water and/or wastewater operator in relevant state, or ability to gain licensing in that state through reciprocity within one year; Prefer bachelor degree in water operations, chemistry, environmental engineering, or resource management.

Experience: Minimum three years experience in water or wastewater operations.

System management experience preferred.

Minimum three years experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest developments in federal and state regulations, new technologies and trends relating to water and wastewater.Provide technical assistance to operators and other local government officials related to management and finance, operation and maintenance, and capacity development.Develop plans to assist water/wastewater systems with achieving and maintaining compliance with regulations, including routine maintenance, sampling and reporting, water audits, cross connection control and backflow preventi...