Water Treatment Project Technician

Job Description:

South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA), is seeking a highly motivated professional responsible for conducting technical assistance for SC small rural communities located throughout the state. The job responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying communities who are affected by emerging contaminants including PFAS and providing technical assistance so that these communities can mitigate the effects of impacted water supplies.

• Conducting outreach to those PWSs found to have PFAS or other emerging contaminant levels requiring action.

• Assisting PWSs in determining an appropriate remediation or mitigation strategy.

• Assisting PWSs in preparing grant applications to implement the selected mitigation or remediation strategy.

• Assisting PWSs in managing or inspecting construction projects.

• Assisting PWSs in policy and procedure development.

• Assisting PWSs in preparing preliminary engineering reports.

• Hosting training events for system staff and management.

• Following DHEC’s documentation process.

The Water Treatment Project Technician reviews, interprets, and analyzes potential impacts to communities leading from emerging contaminants being present in their water supply or threatening to do so. They consult with system staff, primacy agency officials, engineers and vendors to identify eligible communities that can benefit from this program, potential technological advances or treatment and available emerging contaminant mitigation funding to enhance future system resilience. They initiate and review findings of investigations, surveys, and studies to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and develop and implement training and workshops for system staff and the general public in relation to the source water concern.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 5 years' experience in water, wastewater, environmental, regulatory or a combination thereof

Valid US Driver’s License

Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel extensively state-wide

Compensation:

Starting salary range: $50,000 to 60,000 depending on experience.

401k with 5% employer match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package; 100% employee; 50% dependent premium

Short term and long term disability

Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick leave

Travel reimbursement at Federal rate per mile

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29210