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- 3. Massachusetts Water Pollution Control Association (MWPCA) Founded in 1965 Located at Richard Alden Training Center in Millbury Comprised of over 800 water quality professionals Strives to be an advocate and provide a voice for the wastewater and stormwater sectors Associated state association of WEF and NEWEA Overview ‐ MWPCA
- 4. Overview ‐ NEWWA Established in 1882 Approximately 3,000 members Serves six New England states Based out of Holliston, Mass. – a central location for the New England states Is a section of the American Water Works Association
- 7. Regulatory Requirements ‐ Wastewater U.S. EPA policies/regulations requiring upgrades of existing facilities and constructing new facilities Phosphorus and Nitrogen Removal Industry Climate ‐ Wastewater
- 8. Industry Climate – Drinking Water New & Revised Regulations Total Coliform Rule Lead and Copper Rule Manganese Disinfection byproducts
- 9. Majority of water‐related infrastructure locally and nationally has reached its design life and requires replacement Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Finance Commission identified that $39.4 Billion will be required over the next 20 years AWWA ’s seminal report, Buried No Longer™: Confronting America’s Water Infrastructure Challenge (AWWA , 2012), showed that restoring existing potable water pipe networks as they reach the end of their useful lives and expanding them to serve a growing U.S. population will cost at least $1 trillion over the next 25 years Aging Infrastructure
- 10. The True Cost of Water Consumers do not pay for the true cost of water Public outreach campaigns are working to educate public about the need to invest in our water and wastewater systems Also the Mass. Water Infrastructure Finance Commission and national WIFIA (Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Authority) $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 Utility Cost Comparisons Average Monthly Cost
- 11. The Progressive Path Water and Wastewater Utilities are Becoming ‘Greener’ Solar panels (Chelmsford, Grafton, Littleton) Wind power (MWRA)
- 12. Career Paths in Drinking Water and Wastewater The “Original” Green Professions Engineering Civil, Environmental, Chemical Design Facility Operations Construction Management
- 13. Career Paths in Drinking Water and Wastewater The “Original” Green Professions Construction Laborers Equipment Operators Supervisors Project Management
- 14. Career Paths in Drinking Water and Wastewater The “Original” Green Professions Treatment Plant & Reservoir Operations & Management Plant managers/supervisors Water quality analysts/chemists Watershed managers/foresters Operators
- 15. Career Paths in Drinking Water and Wastewater The “Original” Green Professions Distribution System Management Collection/Distribution Supervisors/Managers Mechanics Plumbers Operations crews Metering Valves Hydrants Emergency crews Maintenance crews
- 16. Career Paths in Drinking Water and Wastewater The “Original” Green Professions Sales Equipment Sales Technical Support Field Technicians
- 18. Additional Careers Regulatory Accounting/Finance Customer Service Public Relations Information Technology Lawyer
- 19. “Promoting Entry to Career Pathways in the Drinking Water and Wastewater Sector,” Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, University of Massachusetts Lowell and The Massachusetts Workforce Alliance, May 2012 Nationally 30‐50% of current water workforce will be eligible for retirement in the next 5 to 10 years Average age in Massachusetts 50+ years; MWPCA member 52 years old Potential for 2,400 operators to retire in Massachusetts over the next 10 years There are 250 Municipal Drinking Water Utilities and 120 Municipal Wastewater Utilities in Massachusetts in addition to private drinking water and wastewater facilities Drinking Water/Wastewater Critical Need: Operations
- 21. Drinking Water/Wastewater ‐ Operations Operator Skill Requirements: Basic understanding of math and science concepts required Mechanically inclined Licensure requirements Other positions available within field that require less skill/licensure
- 22. Licensure Options Municipal and Industrial Categories Operator Grades 1 – 4 Municipal Grades 1 ‐ 4 Industrial Grades 5 – 7 Combined Collection System (voluntary) – Grades 1 ‐ 4 Laboratory (voluntary) ‐ Grades 1 – 2 Wastewater Operators
- 23. Schedule exam on‐line at goamp.com (3 locations in New England) Pass exam and submit results to NEIWPCC with fee Issued license in one of three categories: WI – When & If Status OT – Operator in Training, employed by a facility but does not meet educational requirements Full – Employed by a facility and meet educational requirements • Information – www.neiwpcc.org Wastewater Licensure Process
- 24. Passing of the Equivalent Exam and Experience at Equivalent or Higher‐Graded Facility Grade 1 – One year experience; 6 month education credit Grade 2 – Three years experience; 2 year education credit Grade 3 – Five years experience; 3 year education credit Grade 4 – Six years experience; 4 year education credit Grade 5 – Six years experience; 4 year education credit Grade 6 – Seven years of experience; 5 year education credit Grade 7 – Eight years of experience; 5 year education credit Wastewater Licensure Full Status Requirements
- 25. Licensure Options Distribution – Grades 1‐4 Treatment – Grades 1‐4 New course requirements to sit for Grades 2‐4 Full operator certification requirements vary depending on education level and test passed: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/drinking/educatio n‐and‐experience‐requirements‐for‐full‐operator‐c.html Drinking Water Operators
- 26. Drinking Water/Wastewater Operator Training New England Water Works Association Certificate Program New England Water Environment Association Massachusetts Water Works Association Massachusetts Rural Water Association
- 27. Student/Young Professional Involvement Student Poster Session at NEWWA Annual Spring Conference each year YP Session/Competition at Conference Student Activities Committee Young Professional Committee Discounted Student Member Rate for Joint NEWWA/NEWEA/NEAPWA Membership
- 28. Municipal Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities Department of Public Works, Water Districts, Commissions, Sewer Districts Private Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities Private operation firms, decentralized facilities, private water supplies, etc. Industrial Private industrial facilities, commercial facilities, etc. Private Sector Consulting/engineering firms, construction firms, equipment manufacturers Government Federal, state, local Drinking Water/Wastewater Markets
- 29. Current Salary Ranges Entry Level ‐ $38,000 ‐ $42,000 Mid Level ‐ $46,000 ‐ $52,000 Supervisor Level ‐ $74,000 ‐ $83,000 Potential for Increased Salaries Supply vs. Demand Sophistication of facilities now requiring skilled employees Licensure requirements Jobs cannot be outsourced Drinking Water/Wastewater Operator Salaries
- 30. Industry Web sites www.mwpca.org www.mwwa.memberclicks.net www.newwa.org/careercenter www.newea.org www.awwa.org ‐ career center www.wef.org – job bank Workforce Development Agencies Career Center Lowell Skill Works Regional Employment Agencies/Workforce Investment Board MassDEP Veteran Affairs Services How Do I Find These Jobs?