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 GEFA as the State of Georgia makes unprecedented 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 over $400 million in loans to improve Georgia’s water resources that will provide over $80 million in debt service savings to 49 communities. In the next few years, GEFA will receive even more federal funds for energy and water projects. GEFA is committed to working with federal, state, and local leaders to ensure these funds will be allocated to the communities. Much of this funding is dedicated to small and disadvantaged communities.

HIGHLIGHTS :

We value our employees:

· We offer work/life balance work schedules.

· We offer career ladder promotion(s) and professional development opportunities.

· We offer good benefits including 15 days of annual and sick leave.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is seeking an individual with initiative and critical problem-solving skills who enjoys a fast-paced environment to join us as a Project Manager in the Water Resources Division. 

In this role, the individual will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Water Resources Division programs. The position will manage loans and grants that fund community water projects including water and wastewater treatment, water transmission and storage, land conservation, stormwater, water conservation, and water reuse. The Project Manager will conduct or oversee loan application intake and initial review and support financial review processes; develop and process loan contract documents and oversee contract development. The individual will provide assistance to potential and current clients and respond to customer needs and concerns. In general, he/she will perform or oversee the performance of duties in the areas of customer interaction and service, program management, project inspection, contracting, data and record management, budgeting and planning initiatives, finance, operations, funding program presentations, and coordination with other agencies and programs. Travel is mandatory. 

The Project Manager will provide construction monitoring for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF), the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF), the DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Fund, and the Georgia Fund programs. This individual will provide close support for potential and current funding recipients at all levels. This individual will represent the best interests of GEFA in programmatic related communications with management staff of state and local governmental entities and other stakeholders. He/she will effectively coordinate and communicate with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environmental Protection Division (EPD), support other GEFA personnel, and complete various tasks within the Water Resources Division and GEFA overall. 

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an 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:

• Environmental science, water resources, natural resources, environmental engineering, sustainability, or construction management, or related undergraduate degree.
• Two years of experience in the water industry, federal programs, and/or grant administration.

Note: GEFA reserves the right to hire at a higher or lower-level position based on candidate qualifications.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $69,500 - $72,500

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 over the telephone. 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 postings if we receive an overwhelming amount of resumes.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

An Equal Opportunity Employer

This agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment.