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USDA Circuit Rider

Alaska Rural Water Association

Wasilla, AK

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Budget Management, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, High School Diploma, Insurance, Manage Agenda, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Monitor Regulations, OSHA, Office Management, Online Travel Services, Operations Planning, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Rural Development, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Travel Planning, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Water Treatment, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Wasilla, AK
POSTED
9 days ago
---------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Alaska Rural Water Association -USDA Circuit Rider Salary: $30-$35/hr, DOE Reports To: Executive Director Position Type: Full Time Revision Date: 06/14/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt ---------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- **Program Management** Submit travel plans in a timely manner to online travel calendar, and as needed when plans change. Produce and follow a yearly Operational Plan as required by NRWA. Visit a USDA Rural Development District office as required by NRWA. Produce and submit reports as required by ARWA and NRWA in established formats to meet required due dates. Provide ARWA office with accurate and complete travel vouchers, timesheets, etc. by required due dates. Keep all expenses within budget. Comply with all NRWA USDA Circuit Rider program procedures and requirements. Provide monthly Board report of prior months activity to Office Manager by due date in established format. **Onsite Assistance** Complete a minimum of 23 quality onsite contacts per month with eligible systems in accordance with NRWA requirements. Coordinate travel with other Circuit Rider to geographically travel the entire state as much as possible and avoid duplication and excessive repeat visits. Must visit a minimum of seven (7) systems each quarter that have not been visited in the previous six (6) months. Contact as many new systems as possible during a contract year; solicit new members. Coordinate technical assistance activity with other ARWA staff. Properly prioritize technical requests according to need. Focus on training, rather than fixing, when conducting onsite technical assistance. Use ARWA equipment in a professional, safe, and proper manner. Adhere to OSHA/AKOSHA requirements at all times. Plan travel as efficiently as possible to minimize expense, including overtime, and maximize geographic coverage. **Training** Attend training sessions conducted by ARWA, as time and workload permit. Promote attendance to all ARWA training sessions and conferences. Assist in ARWA conference agenda development and securing speakers and vendors. Attend and actively participate in ARWA conference(s). Attend NRWA In-Service training and Annual WaterPro Conference as required by NRWA. Continually strive to improve training skills and knowledge of the drinking water field. **Other** Promote and support ARWAs mission and goals at all times; show initiative and creativity in furthering the mission and goals. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and all other meetings as required. Write articles for ARWA magazine and other potential publications as required or requested and submit by established due dates. Assist with membership development and retention. Project a friendly, helpful, positive attitude to the public and fellow employees. Project a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Must be a team player. Provide safe and reliable transportation; personal vehicle to have insurance in accordance with ARWA policies and state law at all times. Maintain Alaska drivers license in accordance with state law. Adhere to ARWA Employee Manual and all policies and procedures. **Skills/Qualifications** High school diploma or GED. Multi-year employment required (5 years minimum preferred) in working for, operating, maintaining, or managing a rural/community water system with an ADEC Level 1 or higher certification for water distribution and/or treatment (or other state equivalent). Well-rounded technical knowledge of operating, maintaining, and managing a rural/community water system. An understanding of budget/financial management. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with operators, decisionmakers, regulatory agencies, and other indu try professionals. Ability to identify, locate, and explain water problems to system operators and decision-makers and provide suggestions for solutions. Knowledge and understanding of regulations, monitoring, and reporting requirements. Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state. Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Experience with utilities in cold weather climates. **Preferred Qualifications** Sanitary survey inspector certified, or the ability to become certified within one year. Backflow tester certified, or the ability to become certified within one year. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform otherduties as assigned to meet ongoing needs of the Association.

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Alaska Rural Water Association