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Posting Date: November 18, 2024

Title of Position: Water Utility Operations Manager

System: Fulton Water Company

Contact  Name: Luanne Fox

Contact Email: luannefox4@gmmail.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Fulton Water Company Overview
Located on the Northshore of beautiful Lake Tahoe, this is a great opportunity to live and work in one of the most sought after places in the world.
The Water Utility Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of utility systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role requires a strong mechanical background and the ability to analyze data effectively to optimize performance. The Utility Manager will lead a small team in managing water treatment processes, equipment repair, and maintenance tasks while ensuring that operations run smoothly and safely.
Duties
– Supervise the daily operations of utility systems, including water treatment and distribution.
– Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
– Analyze data related to system performance and implement improvements as necessary.
– Oversee heavy lifting tasks related to equipment installation and repair.
– Manage the operation of distributed control systems for monitoring utility processes.
– Coordinate with team members to build and maintain efficient utility infrastructure.
– Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards.
– Train staff on proper procedures for equipment operation and safety protocols.
– Collect data for reporting purposes and assist in developing operational strategies.
Qualifications
– Strong mechanical knowledge with experience


Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled

Title of Position: Water Circuit Rider (Southern California)

System: California Rural Water Association

Contact  Name: Chris Rizzo, Ruby Brungess

Contact Email: crizzo@calruralwater.org; rbrungess@calruralwater.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will primarily involve traveling in the southern part of California. The role of this position is to support the Association’s goals and objectives by coordinating technical assistance and training with the other circuit riders, wastewater specialists, program managers, administrative staff, and the utilities we serve. The Circuit Rider must travel to systems working onsite on various issues ranging from a plant operations and/or compliance issues to assisting in day-to-day operations challenges. This position requires a strong general knowledge of utility operations and management and the willingness to find an answer when a challenge is outside the Circuit Rider’s range of knowledge.

Other typical duties and responsibilities will/can include:

  • Overnight travel on a regular weekly basis
  • Travel & Training Planning
  • Emergency response in case of natural disasters
  • Weekly and monthly activity report
  • Promotional activities for functions and training.
  • Planning weekly travel

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • A current Grade 2 Water Treatment and Distribution certification or higher with preference given to those holding certificates at the Grade 3 levels.
  • All candidates must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
  • 5 years of operations and management experience
  • Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
  • Ability to be a good team player
  • Positive attitude
  • Independent worker
  • Applicant qualifications must meet NRWA approval before hiring

BENEFITS

CRWA provides competitive salaries and benefits. Retirement is paid by the employer and fully vested after 1 year of employment with the association. Our medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee and picks up 2/3 of the cost of family insurance, dental and vision are provided and paid by the employer as well.

SALARY
$70,000 – $75,000 based on experience

APPLICATIONS

Please submit your resume to crizzo@calruralwater.org and rbrungess@calruralwater.org.


Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled

Title of Position:  SUSP Administrative Assistant

Location: Lemoore, CA

Contact  Name: Ruby Brungess and Fernando Saenz

Contact Email: rbrungess@calruralwater.org and fsaenz@calruralwater.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

The SUSP Administrative Assistant will provide support to the SUSP operations and management staff in the City of Lemoore. Our ideal candidate is adaptable, creative, resourceful, decisive, and detail-oriented. The SUSP Administrative Assistant will answer the SUSP manager or onsite supervisor.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The SUSP Administrative Assistant will provide support to the SUSP operations and management staff in the City of Lemoore. Our ideal candidate is adaptable, creative, resourceful, decisive, and detail-oriented. The SUSP Administrative Assistant will answer the SUSP manager or onsite supervisor.

Duties:

Under general supervision, coordinating communications and records for water utility operations including water usage, billing data, and maintenance projects.

  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling
  • Record keeping
  • Communication archives and documentation
  • Staff facilitation
  • Attend local government and management meetings
  • Support field staff on projects as needed
  • General clerical duties: filing, copying, typing, generating correspondence, answering phones, and other related responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma required; associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum 2 years experience in an office setting
  • Experience with utility billing software and/or related billing programs
  • Exceptional Communication Skills
  • Strong Computer Skills including strong proficiency in Excel

BENEFITS

CRWA provides competitive salaries and benefits. Retirement is paid by the employer and fully vested after 1 year of employment with the association. Our medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee and picks up 2/3 of the cost of family insurance, dental, and vision are provided and paid for by the employer as well.

COMPENSATION

$20 – $25 an hour

APPLICATIONS

Please submit the following application and resume to fsaenz@calruralwater.org and rbrungess@calruralwater.org.

About Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP)

Incorporated in 2012, the Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP) was created by the California Rural Water Association in response to a growing need for support services, including operations and management, for our member systems. Fee-based services fund SUSP to utilities, providing both short—and long-term solutions. Services include training, leak detection services, rate studies, MHI surveys, backflow testing, engineering, hydrogeological studies, contract operations management, and energy efficiency studies.


Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled

Title of Position: SUSP Lead Water/Wastewater Operator

System Name: Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc.

Location: Sacramento/Yolo/Napa Counties

Contact Name: Ruby Brungess and Dan DeMoss

E-mail Addresses: rbrungess@calruralwater.org and ddemoss@calruralwater.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The SUSP Technical Field Specialist will perform operations and maintenance to the water distribution system and or water/wastewater treatment plants. Daily operations include evaluating and maintaining operations status and conducting routine sampling. The SUSP Technical Field Specialist will answer to the SUSP manager or onsite supervisor. They must also be available for on-call duty and emergency services.

Other typical duties and responsibilities will/can include:

  • Provide support to the Supervising Operator
  • Maintain logs of daily activities
  • Perform field duties related to installing, repairing, and maintaining water/wastewater systems.
  • Provide janitorial services as directed
  • Provide landscaping maintenance as required
  • Assist in road maintenance and repair
  • Repair basic equipment such as chemical feed pumps, water pumps, etc.
  • Repair water leaks on mainline and service lines
  • Assist with flushing of sanitary system and clearing of blocked sewer lines
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
  • Read water meters
  • Perform routine weekend checks of Facilities
  • Recognize and follow safe water conditions in all job duties performed
  • Perform other duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • California Water Treatment Certification Grade II or higher (required)
  • California Water Distribution Certification Grade II or higher (required)
  • California Wastewater Treatment Certification Grade II or higher (required)
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C), with a clean driving record
  • Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
  • Above average computer and GPS skills (working knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • A positive can-do attitude, team player, and independent worker
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • California Water Treatment Certification Grade II or higher
  • California Water Distribution Certification Grade II or higher
  • California Wastewater Treatment Certification Grade II or higher

BENEFITS

CRWA provides competitive salaries and benefits. Retirement is paid by the employer and fully vested after 1 year of employment with the association. Our medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee and picks up 2/3 of the cost of family insurance, dental, and vision are provided and paid by the employer as well.

COMPENSATION

$65,000 – $85,000 per year

APPLICATIONS

Please submit the following application and resume to ddemoss@calruralwater.org and rbrungess@calruralwater.org.

About Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP)

Incorporated in 2012, the Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP) was created by the California Rural Water Association in response to a growing need for support services, including operations and management, for our member systems. Fee-based services fund SUSP to utilities, providing both short—and long-term solutions. Services include training, leak detection services, rate studies, MHI surveys, backflow testing, engineering, hydrogeological studies, contract operations management, and energy efficiency studies.


Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled

Title of Position: SUSP Technical Field Specialist

System Name: Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc.

Location: Sacramento/Yolo/Napa Counties

Contact Name: Ruby Brungess and Dan DeMoss

E-mail Addresses: rbrungess@calruralwater.org and ddemoss@calruralwater.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The SUSP Technical Field Specialist will perform operations and maintenance on the water distribution system and/or water/wastewater treatment plants. Daily operations include evaluating and maintaining operations status and conducting routine sampling. The SUSP Technical Field Specialist will answer to the SUSP manager or on-site supervisor. They must also be available for on-call duty and emergency services.

Other typical duties and responsibilities will/can include:

  • Provide support to the Supervising Operator
  • Maintain logs of daily activities
  • Perform field duties related to installing, repairing, and maintaining water/wastewater systems.
  • Provide janitorial services as directed
  • Provide landscaping maintenance as required
  • Assist in road maintenance and repair
  • Repair basic equipment such as chemical feed pumps, water pumps, etc.
  • Repair water leaks on mainline and service lines
  • Assist with flushing of sanitary system and clearing of blocked sewer lines
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
  • Read water meters
  • Perform routine weekend checks of Facilities
  • Recognize and follow safe water conditions in all job duties performed
  • Perform other duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (Class C), with a clean driving record
  • Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
  • Above average computer and GPS skills (working knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • A positive can-do attitude, team player, and independent worker
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • California Water Treatment Certification Grade II or higher
  • California Water Distribution Certification Grade II or higher
  • California Wastewater Treatment Certification Grade II or higher

BENEFITS

CRWA provides competitive salaries and benefits. Retirement is paid by the employer and fully vested after 1 year of employment with the association. Our medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee and picks up 2/3 of the cost of family insurance, dental, and vision are provided and paid by the employer as well.

COMPENSATION

Based on Experience $20-$29 per hour

APPLICATIONS

Please submit the following application and resume to ddemoss@calruralwater.org and rbrungess@calruralwater.org.

About Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP)

Incorporated in 2012, the Specialized Utility Services Program, Inc. (SUSP) was created by the California Rural Water Association in response to a growing need for support services, including operations and management, for our member systems. Fee-based services fund SUSP to utilities, providing both short—and long-term solutions. Services include training, leak detection services, rate studies, MHI surveys, backflow testing, engineering, hydrogeological studies, contract operations management, and energy efficiency studies.


Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled

Title of Position: Project Engineer

System Name: California Rural Water Association

Contact Name: Luis Carmona

E-mail Address: lcarmona@calruralwater.org

Job Description: The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 Membership organization that has over 1,150 utility members throughout the state. The CRWA provides training, technical assistance, resources, and information to help water and wastewater utilities achieve high standards of service.

The CRWA is accepting applications for a part-time Technical Specialist, E.I.T. field position to assist systems statewide. Applicants need to be experienced in the preparation of plans, specifications, and preliminary engineering reports for water and wastewater projects; have the ability and desire to travel; be comfortable with (or be willing to learn) public speaking; have above-average skills in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database programs; and have a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering and be certified as an E.I.T. The project service area is statewide.

The position requires:
· Strong attention to detail
· Lifetime learner with the ability to teach others and oneself
· Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering
· Licensed California Professional Engineer
· 5+ years’ minimum experience with water and wastewater engineering
· Must possess and maintain a CA Driver’s License
· Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, Chrome
· Computer, verbal, and project management skills
· Strong technical writing and editing ability
· Good oral and online communication
· Teamwork and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to make decisions to achieve priorities and meet deadlines
· Ability to adapt, change, and learn new skills rapidly and respond well to various personalities.
· Must be passionate about maintaining and enhancing client relationships
· Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and counterparties.
· Knowledge of basic engineering design and construction practices
· Read and understand codes and regulations, parcel and subdivision maps, construction improvement plans, and specifications.
· Ability to travel to off-site work locations depending on job assignments.
· AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Arc GIS, and water modeling software, not required but preferred.

CRWA provides an hourly salary range of $45 to $55 to start depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.

If you are interested, please submit your resume by email to lcarmona@calruralwater.org. These positions are open until filled. If you have questions regarding these positions, please contact Ruby at 916-553-4900 x112. All qualified applications will be kept on file as the Association will have other employment opportunities shortly.

Salary Range: Depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.

*California Rural Water Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be performed on all candidates being considered for employment. Interviews will be conducted at the CRWA Headquarters at 1234 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834.


Posting Date: Ongoing Until Filled

Title of Position: Technical Specialist, E.I.T.

System Name: California Rural Water Association

Contact Name: Luis Carmona

E-mail Address: lcarmona@calruralwater.org

Job Description: The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 Membership organization with over 1,150 utility members throughout the state. The CRWA provides training, technical assistance, resources, and information to help water and wastewater utilities achieve high standards of service.

The CRWA is accepting applications for a part-time Technical Specialist, E.I.T. field position to assist systems statewide. Applicants need to be experienced in the preparation of reports and analysis for water and wastewater projects; have the ability and desire to travel; be comfortable with (or be willing to learn) public speaking; have above-average skills in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database programs; and have a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering and be certified as an E.I.T. The project service area is statewide.

The position requires:
· Strong attention to detail
· Lifetime learner with the ability to teach others and oneself
· Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering
· E.I.T. Certification
· Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
· Possess and maintain a CA Driver’s License
· Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, typing
· Good oral and online communication skills
· Strong computer, verbal, and technical writing skills Ability to adapt to change, learn new skills rapidly, and respond well to various personalities.
· AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Arc GIS are not required but preferred.
· Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and counterparties.
· Knowledge of basic engineering design and construction practices
· Travel to off-site work locations depending on job assignments
· Ability to read and understand graphic, tabular, and written information.

CRWA provides an hourly salary range of $30 to $35 to start depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.

If you are interested, please submit your resume by email to lcarmona@calruralwater.org. These positions are open until filled. If you have questions regarding these positions, please contact Ruby at 916-553-4900 x112. All qualified applications will be kept on file as the Association will have other employment opportunities shortly.

Salary Range:  Depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided for this position.

*California Rural Water Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be performed on all candidates being considered for employment. Interviews will be conducted at the CRWA Headquarters at 1234 North Market Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834.


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