Water / Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (1099)
Engagement Type Independent Contractor (1099)
Location: Remote with site assessment travel as task order requires
Rate $165 per hour (consultant direct rate)
1099 Engagement — Independent Contractor: This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement, not W-2 employment. Consultants set their own hours within defined deadlines for deliverables, maintain their own equipment, and are free to work for other clients. No PSCG benefits apply; consultants manage their own taxes, insurance, and retirement.
ABOUT PSCG
Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC is supporting Pinnacle Solutions & Consulting Group (PSCG), an SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, in its search for motivated, solution-driven team players eager to embrace the responsibilities of working in a dynamic and professionally rewarding environment.
PSCG maintains water and wastewater subject matter experts for per-task-order engagement supporting utility restoration and distribution system assessment on federal disaster response task orders.
THE ENGAGEMENT
PSCG is looking for Water and Wastewater SMEs for engagement on federal disaster recovery work involving water distribution, wastewater treatment, lift station operations, and utility compliance restoration.
TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK
• Assess water distribution system damage and restoration requirements.
• Advise on wastewater treatment plant and lift station operations during disaster response.
• Support FEMA PA Category F (utilities) Project Worksheet development for water and wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with applicant utility staff and state drinking water regulatory agencies.
• Scope Section 406 Hazard Mitigation measures for water and wastewater infrastructure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate degree or higher in water/wastewater engineering, environmental engineering, or related; direct operator experience acceptable in lieu.
• Minimum ten (10) years of water or wastewater utility operations or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act regulatory frameworks.
• Active clients or portfolio demonstrating genuine independent contractor status.
• U.S. Citizenship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active Public Trust clearance.
• State drinking water or wastewater operator certification at the highest class.
• Professional Engineer license in civil or environmental engineering.
• Prior FEMA PA utility restoration experience.
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
• Engagement under PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement.
HOW TO JOIN
Send resume, licensure documentation (if applicable), and a brief statement on current client portfolio and availability to patricia.hughes@essentialhcsolutions.com Qualified candidates will be invited to execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement and be added to the bench for activation when applicable Task Orders arise. Joining the bench creates no paid engagement obligation for either party until a specific Task Order is executed. Reference position code WW-SME in the subject line.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPLIANCE
PSCG is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, PSCG especially encourages veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. PSCG participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace per the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employment offers are contingent on successful background investigation, citizenship verification where required, and confirmation of non-debarment via SAM.gov.
Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is a national healthcare consulting, and management company. The core services include providing clinical and non-clinical resources for federal, state, and local governments. Our team has extensive experience in providing services to all types of health plans including network development, provider relations, contract negotiations, contract execution, credentialing support as well as healthcare consulting and management services.
Our approach involves:
Provider Speed to Market – We have developed statewide and national provider networks that can meet nearly any requirement
High Performing Networks – Network status visibility and prioritization with competitive negotiations, well priced networks and ability to monitor goals
Market Penetration – Engagement of providers and facilities in the market area quickly to establish value proposition and relationships for network growth and sustainability as well as filling in gaps needed to meet network adequacy requirements
Credentialing Verification – We use a credentialing verification management system that performs primary source verification for state licensure, background checks, malpractice history and verification to ensure the safety of those that are served.
We are confident in our abilities to bring contracted providers to any network and can build a robust network based on any timeline and within budget
