What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Rural Development Specialist position at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership?
Four-Day Work Week (Monday to Thursday) 34 hours
Senior Rural Development Specialist - GLCAP Aurora, IL - Home Office.
Summary:
If you are interested in a 34-hour work week assisting communities to improve their quality of life, GLCAP Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) has the job for you!
GLCAP Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) delivers technical assistance to small public water and wastewater systems. We help them improve their infrastructure and ensure a positive quality of life for rural Americans.
We are seeking professionals with skills and experience in accounting/finance.
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 after 6 months of employment)
- Paid Holidays
- Non-critical agency closing week between Christmas and New Years
- 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 Assistance
Education:
Preferred bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, business management or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Five to seven years’ experience in water or wastewater management, municipal finance, or utility office/administration operations. One to three years’ experience working with Microsoft Office modules, 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:
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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.
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Deliver presentations at public meetings, conferences, and industry organization meetings. Facilitate public meetings for local governments and small utilities.
