We are looking for a program partner to perform the following duties: • Engage Rural Communities: Work with wastewater treatment plant operators, health authorities/entities, and other relevant stakeholders to determine the feasibility of setting up a testing program. • Coordinate Sample Collection: Organize and manage regular, consistent sample collection efforts from participating communities. • Support Testing Facilities: Ensure the designated laboratory has the necessary staff and resources to perform consistent testing of the samples. • Develop Communication Plans: Collaborate with stakeholders and community health authorities to develop plans for the communication of wastewater monitoring data. • Serve as Liaison: Act as a liaison between participating communities and the State of Alaska (SOA) Wastewater Monitoring program staff. • Data Management: Alaska DPH will perform data management, analysis, and storage. Program partners should develop an understanding of WWM data to help communities by making recommendations for public health action based upon the derived data.
