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Posting Date: May 29, 2026
Title of Position: Chief Water Operator
System: osemite Spring Park Utility Company
Contact Name: Ruth Evans
Contact Email: Ruth@hr-management.com
DESCRIPTION:
Chief Water Operator
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: All field personnel, including Operators I, II, III
Classification: Exempt
Purpose: The Chief Operator has a D-3 and T2 certification, at a minimum, and a skill set of or exceeding an Operator III, with a high degree of technical knowledge, field experience, and the required education, as well as possessing a valid California driver’s license. This position spends less than 50% of their time performing non-exempt work, such as maintenance and repair of the water distribution and treatment systems, and more than 50% of the time performing exempt or management-level work, such as supervising, training, evaluating, planning, scheduling, and assisting the General Manager in budget preparation, preparing reports to the Board of Directors.
Compensation: $104,000 – $133,120 annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises all field water operations and personnel in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, storage, and treatment systems.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Assists in developing Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensures compliance with company policies.
Interfaces with the public, homeowners, contractors, and others regarding water service, shutdown/repairs
Assists the General Manager in developing reports and preparing budgets.
Posting Date: May 27, 2026
Title of Position: GUILD MANAGER
System: Cuesta La Honda Guild
Contact Name: Liam Hussey
Contact Email: careers@clhg.org
DESCRIPTION:
Cuesta La Honda Guild (CLHG), a 501(c)(4) common interest development serving approximately 300 homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains, seeks a highly skilled General Manager to serve as our chief administrative and operational leader. This is a high-trust, public-facing role responsible for managing CLHG amenities, supporting water system operations, overseeing staff & contractors and ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of our unique rural community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee Guild operations, amenities, facilities, administrative functions, and several direct reports.
• Support licensed Water Operators and participate in water system project management
• Prepare and manage annual budgets; oversee procurement and vendor contracts
• Serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors, regulatory agencies, and community members
• Lead public communications, member engagement, and event coordination
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and county regulations
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher preferred
• Minimum 10 years of administrative or municipal management experience
• California Water Treatment Operator License (D1/T1 required; T2+ preferred) active no later than within 6 months of start date.
• Strong project management, budgeting, software, scientific, and communication skills
Salary Range $125k-170k DOE At-Will, Full-Time, Exempt
For more info, go to https://clhg.org/cuesta-la-honda-guild
Posting Date: May 27, 2026
Title of Position: Chief Executive Officer
System: Entranosa Water Association
Contact Name: Jack Crider
Contact Email: jcrider@entranosawater.com
DESCRIPTION:
Entranosa Water Association is in search of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Entranosa Water is located in the East Mountains of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is the largest member-owned water cooperative in the state, with over 5,400 members. Entranosa operates the system with a staff of 14 and generates revenues of $4.5 million. Under the direction of an elected 7-member Board of Directors, the CEO supervises a System Manager, Finance Manager, and Business Manager. The CEO is responsible for all facets of the operation, including annual budget, capital projects, long-term planning, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in utility administration along with either a bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution or a Water Supply Certification Level 4 or equivalency. Preference will be given to an East Mountain or Albuquerque resident.
To review the full position and how to apply, please visit www.entranosawater.com. Any questions about the position can be addressed to jcrider@entranosawater.com.
Posting Date: May 27, 2026
Title of Position: Water Distribution System Operator
System: Aspendell Mutual Water Company
Contact Name: Michael Ghizzoni
Contact Email: MCGhizzoni@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Water Distribution Operator
Eastern Sierra Nevada, 17 Miles Southwest of Bishop, California
Aspendell Mutual Water Company seeks proposals from licensed and insured entities for a long-term working relationship with us as Water Distribution Operator for our community water system, #CA1400066. The selected Water Distribution Operator would provide operations, testing, maintenance, and emergency response services to ensure safe and reliable water delivery. We invite flexible operational arrangements that meet California regulations.
After many years of great service and improvements to our system, our current Water Distribution Operator has announced plans to gradually transition towards retirement. Aspendell Mutual Water Company, therefore, seeks qualified candidates for a long-term working relationship with us as Water Distribution Operator for our D1 community water system. The selected Water System Operator would perform the services as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Aspendell Mutual Water Company. We seek an initial contract term of three years. Open Until Filled.
Aspendell Mutual Water Company serves a small residential community located at around 8,400 feet in the Eastern Sierra Nevada, about 17 miles southwest of Bishop. Surrounded by public lands and National Forest, our community water system provides drinking water and firefighting water in a beautiful, high-elevation environment, where reliability and timely response are essential.
System Overview: The present system has two groundwater wells; three separate 20,000-gallon storage tanks, one control room and backup generator, pipelines; 94 service connections; and 9 fire hydrants. There are no treatment plants. A project for a new backup generator and one replacement well is expected to be completed in 2026.
Professional Fit: This opportunity may be well-suited to an experienced Water Distribution Operator who values: stewardship of a smaller and financially secure system; long-term continuity; independent responsibility; and working where infrastructure, environment, and community are closely connected. Required qualifications throughout the contract term are:
- Current Water Distribution Operator Certificate for our D1 water distribution system; and
- Evidence of each of the following insurance types: General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence; Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence; and Worker’s Compensation as required by the State of California.
Proposals must include both: 1) a Work Plan, outlining specific services proposed, including meeting California’s regulation that a certified operator be on-site or able to be contacted within one hour for emergencies; & 2) a Cost Proposal.
Please submit your proposal or any questions by email to Michael Ghizzoni: mcghizzoni@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your interest in our community.
Posting Date: May 13, 2026
Title of Position: Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II
System: Oceano Community Services District
Contact Name: Carey Casciola
Contact Email: carey@oceanocsd.org
DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the District’s Utility Systems Manager, the Utility System Operators I, II, & III support the District’s Utility Systems Manager in operating and maintaining the District’s water, sewer, solid waste, lighting, and facilities infrastructure, including skilled and unskilled work associated with infrastructure repairs, rehabilitation, and light construction activities, and during emergencies. This position is in a field environment, with exposure to weather, traffic, and other hazardous conditions, and extensive contact with the public in a customer service environment. Functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for strenuous physical activities and extensive physical labor. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of Oceano.
Candidate must possess a California Class C driver’s license at the time of employment and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A driver’s license during employment with the District. Must obtain a Grade D1 certificate issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board and a Water Treatment Operator Grade TI certificate issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within 18 months of employment. Bilingual employees may be eligible for 5% additional pay.
Please visit: www.oceanocsd.org for the full job description and application link.
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
Contact Email: rbrungess@calruralwater.org and ddemoss@calruralwater.org
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 report 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 the sanitary system and clearing of blocked sewer lines
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
- Read water meters
- Perform routine weekend checks of the 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 is 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 $29 – $38 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: Technical Specialist, Part-Time
System: California Rural Water Association
Contact Name: Thomas Elisher
Contact Email: telisher@calruralwater.org
DESCRIPTION:
Service Location: The Project service area is located in San Bernardino County (candidate residing in the MWA service area preferred).
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Technical Assistance
The Technical Specialist will provide technical assistance in the following areas, as needed:
- Technical Assistance: Assist entities by providing technical assistance resources to resolve any water issues to become compliant with changing regulatory requirements. Topics can include establishing new rate schedules, setting up proper testing methods, understanding changing and complex government regulations, and training on operator certification requirements. Water topics/activities may include:
– Meeting with water systems and local agencies to provide support and assistance, dependent on the system’s needs.
– Meeting with the local regional board and SWRCB staff regarding potential water projects.
– Listing significant milestones that would be required to complete a potential project.
– Liaison between project entities, funding entities, and regulators.
- Drinking Water Project Assistance: If a potential project is identified and the system is ready to move forward, the Technical Specialist would:
– Provide the project entity with project management assistance, including but not limited to: Consultation, attending project meetings, reviewing the preliminary design report and iterations of plans and specifications, responding to regulatory and governmental entities, assisting with project issues, being available to attend board and council meetings as needed, attending construction meetings, assisting with the selection of the contractor, construction manager, and inspectors, and representing the project entity as directed.
- Leak Detection Support: If a potential project is identified that requires on-site leak detection support, the Technical Specialist would:
– Support the on-site Leak Detection Specialist during the analysis with various tasks as needed.
– Provide traffic control support as needed during the field analysis.
Physical Demands:
- Travel for extended periods throughout the state by car or airplane
- Ability to lift 20lbs or less
- Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods
- Use of office equipment, i.e., computers, fax, copiers, phone equipment, etc.
- Hearing and vision are within normal ranges with or without correction
Minimum Requirements
CA Driver’s License
Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, Typing
Good oral communication skills
Ability to adapt to change, learn new skills rapidly, and respond well to a variety of personalities.
CA SWRCB Distribution and Treatment Level 2 Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
CA SWRCB Waste Water Level 2 Certification
CA P.E. Certification
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Please direct all questions and email your resume to:
Thomas Elisher
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director
California Rural Water Association
1234 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
telisher@calruralwater.org
Phone: (530) 306-7045
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, ArcGIS, 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, and 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 ArcGIS 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.