Drinking Water Program Technician

In Person

Fort Stewart, Georgia

Full time

R0007662

Drinking Water Program Technician

Location: Fort Stewart, GA

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000-$80,000

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Drinking Water Program Technician at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and talented Drinking Water Program Technician with a can-do attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary onsite technical lead and subject matter expert for the Installation Drinking Water Program, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local drinking water regulations.
• Direct and oversee execution of drinking water program activities across the installation, ensuring technical requirements, contractual obligations, and program objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and quality assurance for drinking water support personnel, while ensuring required training and certifications are maintained.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to support program execution, compliance initiatives, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze drinking water monitoring and sampling data, identify trends, evaluate system performance, and develop recommendations to support regulatory compliance and program improvement.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports and program deliverables, including Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), compliance inspections, water quality analyses, groundwater monitoring reports, specific conductance reports, and other required documentation.
• Monitor program performance, track compliance requirements, and proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact drinking water system operations or regulatory obligations.
• Maintain accurate program records, technical documentation, and compliance data to support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of water utilities, drinking water management, or water resource management experience is required; specialized vocational, technical, or other formal training may be substituted in part for experience.
• State Drinking Water Operator Certification is highly preferred.
• Distribution System Operator Certification, Water Treatment Operator Certification, HAZWOPER Certification, GIS/ArcGIS Training or Certification, Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Water Quality or Environmental Compliance Certifications are all preferred.
• Experience managing drinking water compliance programs and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local drinking water regulations is preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .

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Date Posted: 11/02/2026

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 or email recruiting@tessera.org (recruiting@skookum.org) .

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify

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Tessera is committed to creating opportunities for people with disabilities, a purpose that drives everything we do. As a trusted provider in facility management, manufacturing, and vehicle maintenance, we focus on investing in our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Our customers rely on Tessera to consistently provide high-quality products and services, enabling them to achieve their goals. We fulfill our purpose when our customers meet theirs.

At Tessera, we prioritize leadership development and are dedicated to specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training. As a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention, Tessera continues to empower individuals and drive success across industries.

At Tessera, we offer competitive wages and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth. Working here is more than just a job; it’s a meaningful career that enables you to make a positive impact every day. We currently support over 1,700 employees across 13 states and Washington, D.C., and continue to expand nationwide.