Circuit Rider
Title: Circuit Rider
Reports to: Executive Director/ Deputy Director
Primary Function:
The purpose of the position is to protect the nation’s multi-billion-dollar investment in rural
and small municipal water systems by providing on-site technical assistance that assures
cost-effective operations and adequate income for both operations and debt service within each
state.
Essential Functions:
1. Travels extensively throughout the state/jurisdiction to offer on-site technical assistance.
2. Provides assistance in all areas of operations, maintenance, management, security, finances,
loan application, health, and environmental issues.
3. Provides the type of assistance that offers ‘training” rather than fixing.
4. Prioritize requests to ensure coverage of water systems with serious health or economic
problems first. Priority will also be given to persons or groups who do not have access to proper
water treatment.
5. Attends NRWA In-Service training programs and annual technical conference to meet the
individual needs of the position and to provide them with skills to transfer their knowledge to the
system personnel and the governing body.
6. Reviews new technical standards set and proposed by public and private organizations.
7. Develops informational articles for dissemination.
8. Responds to inquiries from facilities, consumers, governmental agencies, and others
regarding technical matters.
9. On-site assistance must geographically represent the state during the program period.
10. Assistance should be provided to rural, unincorporated small municipal systems, tribal
systems and incorporated municipal systems under 10,000 population.
11. Visits the State Rural Development office at least quarterly and District offices as set out in
the Annual Plan of work.
12. Accurately completes and submits the required reporting in the required timely fashion.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
● Graduation from an accredited high school, or education equivalent. Post-secondary
degree in a related field of study is preferred.
● Knowledge of the operations of public water utilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
● Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.
● Ability to lift 25 pounds.
● Ability to travel regularly.
● Work environment includes general office environment and possible outdoor work in all
weather conditions.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The position has frequent contact with water system personnel, government personnel, elected
officials, industry representatives and technical organizations.
Interested applicants please send your resume to jfolco@rirwa.org and myoung@rirwa.org
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Association employees shall abide by the Conflict of Interest provisions as outlined in the
RIRWA Personnel Policies Handbook. Association employees, per RIRWA’s sub-award of the
NRWA Contract, may not directly or indirectly conduct business with or perform services
independent of the Association or otherwise act in a manner that may present a conflict of
interest.
Water Quality Specialist
Job Posting: Water Quality Specialist (WQAS) –Small & Rural Wastewater Systems
Location: Rhode Island (with potential regional travel) Position Type: Full-Time
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.
Qualifications
● Strong knowledge of wastewater system operations, compliance requirements, and financing mechanisms.
● Experience delivering technical assistance and training in rural or small-community settings.
● Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and financial concepts into accessible guidance.
● Commitment to building sustainable, community-driven solutions for wastewater infrastructure
Interested applicants please send your resume to jfolco@rirwa.org and myoung@rirwa.org
More details here: Job Posting Water Quality Specialist (WQAS) combined.docx