Full time
Rhode Island Rural Water Association
North Kingstown, RI, USA
Water Quality Specialist (WQAS) – Small & Rural Wastewater Systems Location: Rhode Island (with potential regional travel) Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Executive Director and/or Deputy Director Role Overview The Rhode Island Rural Water Association (RIRWA) seeks a dedicated Water Quality Specialist (WQAS) to support small, rural, and tribal wastewater systems in Rhode Island. This role combines expertise in financing acquisition, water quality compliance, and decentralized system support to strengthen community capacity and ensure sustainable wastewater management. Key Responsibilities Financing & Funding Support Assist municipalities and wastewater systems in planning, developing, and securing financing through programs such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and EPA’s Clean Water Indian Set-Aside Grant (CWISA) . Provide onsite guidance to system personnel on preparing funding applications and developing...
