Moonshot is seeking to fill two open roles: Senior Utility Advisor (Tribal Wastewater Eastern US), & Utility Advisor (Tribal Wastewater). APPLY VIA EMAIL AT JOBS@MOONSHOTMISSIONS.ORG. All positions are REMOTE WITH TRAVEL

SENIOR UTILITY ADVISOR – TRIBAL WASTEWATER (EASTERN US)

Position Information:

- 40 hours per week (12-month grant funded position with the opportunity to extend)

- Starting Salary minimum $105,000/annually

- Full Time w/ paid holidays & benefits

Duties and Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utility clients by:

- Managing a portfolio of complex Tribal technical assistance projects (utilizing Moonshot's project management software platform).

- Performing in lead technical assistance roles directly with Tribal communities and guiding wastewater systems in building technical, managerial and financial capabilities.

- Performing in-depth technical, managerial and financial assessments and developing roadmaps to improve the operational performance of wastewater systems.

- Preparing project funding memos, technical reports and support materials to assist wastewater systems secure funding for capital improvements.

- Support outreach to Tribal communities in the NE and SE.

- Technical assistance to utility and internal Moonshot staff may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:

- Wastewater treatment processes and collection systems

- Wastewater compliance and permitting

- Asset management and capital planning

- State and federal funding applications for capital projects

- Participate in a positive and high-performing work environment.

- Travel as needed

Training and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in environmental/earth science, civil/environmental/chemical engineering, environmental management/studies, sustainability, or related field.

- 10+ years of experience in wastewater utility operations and/or management.

Desired Qualifications

- Knowledge of the technical, managerial and financial functions of wastewater systems, and applied best practices.

- Ability to write technical, managerial and financial reports based on research, site assessments, data collection and engagement with wastewater systems.

- Prior project management experience and ability to handle complex projects, including budges, timelines and deliverables.

- Water/Wastewater Operator certification, Engineer-inTraining (EIT), and/or Professional Engineer (PE).

- Proficient in MS Office, and related business and communication tools.

UTILITY ADVISOR – TRIBAL WASTEWATER PROGRAM (EASTERN US)

Position Information:

- 40 hours per week 40 hours per week (12-month grant funded position with the opportunity to extend)

- Starting Salary

minimum

$75,000/annually

- Full Time w/ paid holidays & benefits

Duties and Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utility clients by:

- Conducting direct outreach to Tribal Nations in the NE and SE to expand wastewater technical assistance support among these communities.

- Supporting in-depth technical assistance project with Tribal communities and guiding wastewater systems in building technical, managerial and financial capabilities.

- Preparing technical, managerial and financial memos, assessments and other resources for technical assistance projects in Tribal communities.

- Coordinating with Tribal communities to facilitate technical assistance projects including communications, progress updates, and engaging with other community partners.

- Technical assistance to utility and internal Moonshot staff may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:

- Wastewater treatment processes and collection systems

- Wastewater compliance and permitting

- Asset management and capital planning

- State and federal funding applications for capital projects

- Participate in a positive and high-performing work environment.

- Travel as needed.

Training and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in environmental/earth science, civil/environmental/chemical engineering, environmental management/studies, sustainability, or related field.

- 5+years of knowledge in wastewater utility operations and/or with Tribal communities.

Desired Qualifications

- Knowledge of wastewater operations and compliance and applied best practices.

- Ability to write comprehensive technical reports, memos, and work plans.

- Prior experience in outreach and engagement among Tribal communities.

- Water/Wastewater Operator certification, Engineer-in-Training (EIT), and/or Professional Engineer (PE).