Assistant Director, Environmental Services (job # 365) ($134,859 - $148,810)

• Establish strategic direction and oversee overall program operations for environmental services.
• Lead, plan, organize, and manage environmental programs and initiatives, including developing scopes of work, budgets, and procurement processes.
• Supervise Regional Managers and staff, ensuring quality technical support, compliance with contract requirements, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Assist with fundraising, pursue new funding opportunities, and represent RCAC to funders, partners, and stakeholders.

This role ensures that rural and tribal communities have access to safe drinking water and proper wastewater services, directly improving public health, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in underserved areas.

• Ten to twelve years of applicable experience in project and contract management, environmental policy management, personnel management, or water/wastewater/solid waste facilities development, operations, or planning.
• Deep understanding of rural and tribal community cultures, values, and social norms; expertise in government and philanthropic programs related to water and wastewater services for rural and Indigenous communities.
• Proficient in project management processes, budgeting, grant management, and Microsoft Office Suite; skilled in facilitation, mediation, and staff supervision.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance; must pass a criminal background investigation.

Salary range: $134,859 - $148,810 per year. Remote position with California preferred. Benefits include typical RCAC offerings (not detailed in posting).

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) provides technical assistance, training, and funding to rural and tribal communities to improve water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure, fostering community development and environmental health.