ABOUT GEFA
Founded in 1985, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) directs programs that improve Georgia’s environment, protect natural resources, and promote economic development. GEFA provides loans for water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; administers land conservation loans; and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks. This is an exciting time to join the GEFA team as the state of Georgia makes investments in water and energy with funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and state funding. GEFA has provided almost $6 billion in low-interest loans to cities, counties, and infrastructure authorities, which has supported more than 2,100 water, wastewater, solid waste, and land conservation projects across Georgia. In 2023, GEFA awarded more than $400 million in loans and grants to improve Georgia’s water resources. In the next few years, GEFA anticipates receiving more federal funds for energy and water projects. Much of this funding is dedicated to small and disadvantaged communities.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you passionate about clean water and public service? GEFA is seeking individuals with initiative and critical problem-solving skills who enjoy a fast-paced environment. As a GEFA project manager in the Water Resources Division, you will use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of the people throughout the state of Georgia. Come join our team and help us fund water infrastructure projects that enable economic development and provide healthy, safe drinking water to communities.
In this role, the project manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) projects. The position will manage financing for community water projects including drinking water treatment, water transmission and storage, water conservation, energy efficiency, source water protection, and water reuse. The project manager will oversee loan development and execution, construction monitoring and inspections, data, and record management.
The project manager will provide program management and planning for the DWSRF, Lead Service Line Replacement, and Emerging Contaminants programs. This individual will provide customer service including support for potential and current funding recipients.
The project manager will also track trends in the drinking water field and perform outreach to communities on GEFA’s drinking water programs. They will represent the best interests of GEFA in programmatic related communications with federal, state, and local governmental entities, and other partners.
Travel is mandatory and averages 25 percent.
GEFA values our employees. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, work/life balance work schedules, and opportunities for career growth and development.
Minimum Qualifications (Position Specific)
Environmental engineering, construction management, water resources, natural resources, sustainability, or related undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and/or job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Experience in working with water utilities
- Experience in federal programs, project management, and/or grant administration
- Experience with contract procurement and development
- Project management professional (PMP) certification
- Master’s degree in a related field
Note: GEFA reserves the right to hire at a higher or lower-level position based on candidate qualifications.
Please Note: All qualified, prospective candidates will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of resumes received in this office, we are unable to provide information on your resume status. No notifications will be sent to prospective candidates except those who are selected for interviews. HR reserves the right to amend the recruitment dates on any job posting if we receive an overwhelming number of resumes.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
An Equal Opportunity Employer
GEFA does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment.
