Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout UsAlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility processes and treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater received from area homes, schools, and businesses to protect public health and the environment. If you are interested in working for a leader in the wastewater industry, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Communications & Outreach Specialist position. What we do and how we do it is driven by our five Goals:Operational Excellence: Taking proactive steps to meet current and future challenges.Thriving Workforce: Investing in our staff and fostering a culture of belonging.Strategic Partnerships: Promoting watershed-level thinking.Environmental Sustainability: Being good stewards of our resources to minimize our impact.Commitment to the Community: Strengthening connections with the public and providing affordable service.We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communications & Outreach Specialist with a strong focus on digital communications to join our team. Under the direction of the Communications and Outreach Manager, this role will be responsible for managing and enhancing our digital presence through website management, engaging social media content creation, and support for virtual and in-person events. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent writing skills, a keen eye for design, and a passion for utilizing a variety of platforms to tell compelling stories and engage diverse audiences. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Content Development Develop, write, and edit engaging content for digital platforms including website, social media, e-newsletters, and blog posts.Manage day-to-day website content updates and assist with UX improvements in collaboration with web developers.Design and schedule social media campaigns across various platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor) to increase visibility and audience engagement.Monitor analytics and trends to optimize digital content strategy and performance.Ensure all communications align with brand voice, tone, and messaging.Website ManagementMaintain and update the organization’s website using CMS platforms such as WordPress or Drupal.Collaborate with IT or external vendors on technical updates, troubleshooting, and enhancements.Ensure all web content is current, accessible, and aligned with brand and messaging guidelines.Outreach SupportSupport planning, promotion, and execution of digital and in-person events, including team meetings and community outreach events.Create promotional materials, including flyers, calendar of events, webpages, email invitations, and social media assets.Assist with live coverage of events (e.g., live tweeting, Instagram Stories, photography).Interact with customers and community members as a representative of the organization at events across our service area (e.g. tabling, presentations, demonstrations, tours)Support the Communications & Outreach Manager with internal and external event planning/logistics.Collaboration:Work across departments to ensure cohesive messaging and campaign execution.Coordinate across departments and/or with external stakeholders, agencies, or freelancers as needed.Position requires flexible hours as needed.Other duties as required.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Key Competencies:AccountabilityCommunicationDependabilityDecision MakingInitiativeSafety AwarenessTeamworkEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field; or combination of education and experience preferred.Three (3) years experience in digital communications, social media management or related role desired.Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact) preferred.Experience with photography or videography for event and social media content preferred.Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive communication practices preferred.Basic knowledge of data visualization or infographic creation preferred.Proficiency with website CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and basic HTML/CSS knowledge.Strong understanding of social media platforms, tools, and analytics (e.g., Sprout Social, HootSuite).Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut) preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a variety of platforms and audiences.Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.Knowledge of digital advertising and email marketing best practices.Experience supporting events, including logistics, promotion, and content creation.Proficiency in computer software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, preferred.Passion for the water/wastewater industry and alignment with AlexRenew’s mission and strategic priorities.Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and “can-do” attitude.Physical Demands:The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A detailed Physical Demands Analysis is available in Human Resources and a copy will be provided to all incumbents in this position. The duties of this job are typical of office work, and include lifting up to 20 pounds, and minimal pushing or pulling. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs work indoors in a climate controlled environment, with outdoor trips between buildings. Disclaimer:The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout UsAlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility processes and treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater received from area homes, schools, and businesses to protect public health and the environment. If you are interested in working for a leader in the wastewater industry, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Operations Technician position. What we do and how we do it is driven by our five Goals:Operational Excellence: Taking proactive steps to meet current and future challenges.Thriving Workforce: Investing in our staff and fostering a culture of belonging.Strategic Partnerships: Promoting watershed-level thinking.Environmental Sustainability: Being good stewards of our resources to minimize our impact.Commitment to the Community: Strengthening connections with the public and providing affordable service.Summary:Operations Technician I are learning to become critical infrastructure professionals who provide an essential environmental service to the AlexRenew community 24/7, 365. As part of the Operations Team, they gain on-the-job experience supported by in-depth training to become experts in the operations of the AlexRenew Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). OITs are responsible for performing all routine operational tasks under the direct supervision of Senior Operations Technician or Supervisor in compliance with all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and standard operating procedures. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Under direct supervision of a Senior Operations Technician or Supervisor, perform rounds to monitor and operate all liquid and solids processes within required standards of performance. Under minimal supervision, perform routine operations and preventative maintenance activities in support of efficient operations; examples include raking screenings cans, pigging of heat exchangers, changing parts or supplies, offloading deliveries, and preparing solids or screenings for loading and pickup. Collect representative samples and conduct basic field analyses using standard methods. Monitor WRRF performance data and trends using SCADA, Operator 10, and other instruments, notify OTs or Supervisors of abnormal conditions. Record accurate operational data using standard forms and procedures. Perform basic troubleshooting of plant equipment. In consultation with Senior OT or Supervisor, provide recommendations for improvements and implement corrective actions. Perform required plant housekeeping and maintain clean work areas to ensure proper operations.Provide on-the-job training to Wastewater Systems Apprentices, as assigned. Satisfactorily complete ongoing professional development on all aspects of WRRF operations. Actively promote safe behaviors and health awareness at all times in the execution of daily tasks. Perform general housekeeping duties around facilities. Participate in communications training programs. Shares information as requested about position and tasks with communications team. As requested, participates in various outreach activities, such as career panels and guided tours. Understands and weaves our organizational sustainability objectives into daily work and decision making. Actively promotes safe behaviors and health awareness at all times in the execution of daily tasks. Perform other duties as required.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Key Competencies:AccountabilityCommunicationDependabilityDecision MakingInitiativeSafety AwarenessTeamworkEducation and/or Experience:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent required.Two years wastewater industry experience as AlexRenew Wastewater Systems Apprentice or equivalent wastewater plant operations experience preferred.Active Virginia Wastewater Works Operator license Class 3 or 4; or other state wastewater licensure or ability to obtain Virginia licensure within one year of employment desired. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license required.Basic understanding of industrial equipment to include process control, pumps, motors, ultra violet reactors, mixers, blowers, chemical feed and storage system and solids dewatering equipment.Demonstrated compliance with AlexRenew’s safety and security policies, including lockout tagout, confined space, electrical safety and hazard communication.Ability to read and interpret process trends to identify process abnormalities and make process change recommendations to Operations Technician and/or Shift Leader. Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.Ability to apply wastewater treatment math concepts to shift responsibilities.Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions as a member of a team.Ability to follow oral instructions promptly and accurately.Ability to work as an effective team member.Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and equipment Operations & Maintenance Manuals. Ability to use computer software programs.Physical Demands:The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A detailed Physical Demands Analysis is available in Human Resources and a copy will be provided to all incumbents in this position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand for nine hours a day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, near and far acuity, color and field of vision. The employee would be required to constantly communicate with management and coworkers, and to listen for emergency sirens and alarms. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs work indoors in a climate controlled environment, with outdoor trips between buildings and some outdoor work required. Some areas of plant are hot and humid at times.Disclaimer:The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Day Shift, 5:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Two week fixed schedule, every other weekend off
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout UsAlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility processes and treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater received from area homes, schools, and businesses to protect public health and the environment. If you are interested in working for a leader in the wastewater industry, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Process Engineer position. What we do and how we do it is driven by our five Goals:Operational Excellence: Taking proactive steps to meet current and future challenges.Thriving Workforce: Investing in our staff and fostering a culture of belonging.Strategic Partnerships: Promoting watershed-level thinking.Environmental Sustainability: Being good stewards of our resources to minimize our impact.Commitment to the Community: Strengthening connections with the public and providing affordable service.Summary:With limited supervision from the Chief Water Quality Officer, and in close collaboration with the Chief Operator, the Process Engineer is responsible for developing targets, monitoring process performance, and supporting future improvements to ensure complaint and efficient operations of AlexRenew’s water resource recovery facility (WRRF). This position is also responsible for following industry trends, research, and technology development. The Process Engineer supervises a Senior Process Analyst and a cross-functional team of Process Specialists. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Meets and responds to changing regulatory drivers:Sets targets and makes process recommendations to maintain compliance with permit requirements for effluent, biosolids, and reclaimed water.Communicates regularly on process performance to internal stakeholders. Sets early warning parameters, troubleshoots, and identifies corrective actions to avoid process upsets. In coordination with Water Quality Manager, reviews and revises internal process sampling plans to ensure efficient plant operations. Leads and manages internal operational database (OP10), ensures data quality, supports data requests from internal and external partners. Supervises the development of and reviews regulatory reports to ensure data quality and timely submission. Monitors regulatory trends and plans for future process impacts, recommends improvements to process and equipment to meet future challenges. Optimizes plant processes:Performs in-depth analysis to support optimization of liquids and solids processes.Sets process target goals and measures performance towards goals. Sets targets, monitors, and reports on chemical and energy use. Supports testing of alternative chemical products and development of specifications. Develops seasonal process plans to most efficiently use chemicals and energy while meeting process parameters most efficiently. Leads research and pilots in collaboration with internal and external partners. Develops, reviews, and provides technical comments on standard operating procedures to support plant performance. Leads and manages the process model (SUMO), ensures model accuracy, supports model requests from internal and external partners. Supports process equipment effectiveness:Leads strategy and manages instrumentation used for process monitoring. Provides technical input into the development of Capital Improvement Plan to ensure timely upgrades and renewal of equipment to meet process goals. Reviews and provides technical comments on engineering project specifications, designs, and timelines.Serves on project advisory committees to support design and construction of new equipment. Develops scopes and manages contracts for external vendors to support plant process. Mentors and develops staff:Supervises Process Analyst team; establishes goals, mentors, and evaluates and documents performance.Supervises cross-functional process specialist team; leads weekly meetings, supports continued professional development. Identifies internal process training needs and makes recommendations for courses. Identifies topics, supports internal teams and process to develop and submit technical papers to state and national conferences. Supports apprenticeship and continuing operator training on plant processes. Performs other duties as required.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Key Competencies:AccountabilityCommunicationDependabilityDecision MakingInitiativeSafety AwarenessTeamworkEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering; or civil or chemical engineering with an environmental focus preferred. Five (5) years’ related work experience in water or wastewater treatment operations, focus on advanced wastewater treatment and reclamation process desired; including staff supervision.Virginia Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within one year of employment.Advanced understanding of processes and instrumentation associated with municipal wastewater treatment.Ability to perform mass, energy balance, chemical, and hydraulic calculations.Understanding of state and federal regulatory requirements related wastewater facility permits.Experience reading and commenting on process control narratives for programming of process control systems.Ability to understand and explain piping and instrumentation diagrams.Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.Knowledge of business and management principles to support the development of annual budgets and process plans.Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Database Management, SCADA, and wastewater process modeling, experience with SUMO process model preferred.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. A detailed Physical Demands Analysis is available in Human Resources and a copy will be provided to all incumbents in this position. While performing the duties of this job, typical with office work, include lifting up to 15 pounds, and minimal pushing or pulling. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs work indoors in a climate controlled environment, and outdoor on-site evaluations, pilot testing and investigations. Disclaimer:The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout UsAlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility processes and treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater received from area homes, schools, and businesses to protect public health and the environment. If you are interested in working for a leader in the wastewater industry, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Asset Manager position. What we do and how we do it is driven by our five Goals:Operational Excellence: Taking proactive steps to meet current and future challenges.Thriving Workforce: Investing in our staff and fostering a culture of belonging.Strategic Partnerships: Promoting watershed-level thinking.Environmental Sustainability: Being good stewards of our resources to minimize our impact.Commitment to the Community: Strengthening connections with the public and providing affordable service.
The Asset Manager establishes and oversees the asset management team including the warehouse, reliability and CMMS staff.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Develops and implements asset management program, policies, and procedures, including the Strategic and Tactical Asset Management Plans for AlexRenew’s facilities.Develops, updates, and maintains standard operating procedures regarding the asset management program.Communicates the asset management program framework, including goals, strategies, and performance measures to staff.Collaborates with other departments to develop and update administrative, operational, and maintenance process maps.Regularly conducts risk and criticality analyses to support the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Reviews and updates failure criteria based on new input regarding levels of service and validates the shape factor curves for probability of failure.Ensures that the CMMS is timely administered and kept up to date.Incorporates data from AlexRenew capital projects into CMMS, including but not limited to, project documentation, record drawings, preventative maintenance scheduling, warranties, and GIS and inspection data.Researches and implements data best management practices.Oversees the CMMS and ensures that data entered is reliable and accurate, maintenance activities are properly triggered, and that the CMMS is utilized effectively.Contributes to the preparation of the annual budget and 10-year capital improvement program.Assists in the prioritization of projects based on criticality and risk factors.Assesses root cause of failures and tracks and monitors failure modes and rates – assists in implementing root cause analysis investigations.Oversees management of the warehouse and inventory of fixed assets and spare parts. Prepares reports and presentations regarding the performance of the water/wastewater facility assets and tracks the effectiveness of asset management strategies in improving level of service performance.Organizes and leads asset management working groups.Keeps up to date with asset management practices, principles and developments in the water/wastewater industry.Develops and/or selects adequate training programs to ensure continuous upskilling of employees.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Key Competencies:AccountabilityCommunicationDependabilityDecision MakingInitiativeSafety AwarenessTeamworkEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Ten (10) years of experience in managing assets, preferably in an operations and maintenance environment or the water or wastewater industry of which five (5) years of that experience is in management or supervisory capacity.Ability and willingness to obtain industry certifications as the needs arise.Demonstrated leadership and management skills.Knowledge of the principles and practices of asset management.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.High level conceptual and problem-solving skills.Critical thinking skills.Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records.Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.Physical Demands:The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions. A detailed Physical Demands Analysis is available in Human Resources and a copy will be provided to all incumbents in this position. While performing the duties of the job, typical of office work, and include lifting up to 10 pounds, and minimal pushing or pulling. When necessary, employee may perform duties of subordinate staff. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs work primarily indoors in a climate controlled environment, with outdoor trips between buildings and some outdoor work required. Some areas of plant are hot and humid at times. Disclaimer:The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
