Senior Rural Development Specialist

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership is looking for a Senior Rural Development Specialist to serve in our Wisconsin region.

If you are interested in a home-based position with a flexible, 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday), have experience or interest in community development, finance, or management, and enjoy traveling occasionally, this position is for you!

Summary: 

   Are you interested in working with a great team of technical assistance providers who help communities safeguard drinking water and local environments, improve economic opportunity and the quality of life for rural Americans?

   GLCAP Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) delivers technical assistance, project development, training and other professional services to small public water and wastewater systems and local governments. We help them improve their infrastructure and local economies.

   We are seeking professionals with a broad range of skills and experience, particularly those who have worked in water/wastewater industries, local government, grant writing/administration, accounting/finance, land conservation, environmental compliance, and related fields. Priority competency areas that we are looking for include grant writing and funding development, project planning, water/sewer system management, utility rate-setting, training, facilitation, and NEPA environmental assessments.

Why work for GLCAP?

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA with company contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
• 3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using accrued amount after 6 months of employment)
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual dress code
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
• Mileage/travel reimbursement
• Family oriented atmosphere
• Phone Stipend
• Flexible work schedule

Education:

Required bachelor's degree in an area of study related to environmental resources, planning, finance/accounting, business management or equivalent experience; or certified as a water or wastewater operator.

Experience:

Five to seven years' experience in community development, water or waste water management, or infrastructure development, to include five to seven years' experience in one of the following areas: NEPA related environmental reviews, CDBG administration, municipal finance, utility certified operations and management, operation and maintenance of private drinking water wells, geographic information systems, land use and economic planning, finance and grant writing, facilitation and negotiation, or training communities; and one to three years' experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.

Duties:

1. Provide technical assistance and training to small water/wastewater utilities, local government officials, and other community organizations to facilitate project development and funding and improve operations and maintenance, utility management, public outreach, and capacity development.

2. Deliver presentations at public meetings, conferences, and industry organization meetings. Facilitate public meetings for local governments and small utilities.