Job Listing Overview

DESCRIPTION:

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

·     Promotional activities for functions and trainings

·     Planning weekly travel

 

EDUCATION & LICENSING:
A current Grade 2 Water Treatment and/or Distribution certification or higher with preference given to those holding certificates at the Grade 3 levels in both. All candidates must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

 

OTHER SKILLS OR ATTRIBUTES ARE:

·     Team player

·     Basic computer skills in Microsoft applications such as word and power point and outlook.

·     Great communication skills both written and verbal.

·     Dynamic and Positive can do attitude.

·     Ability to work independently without supervision.

·     Team player

·     Basic computer skills in Microsoft applications such as word and power point and outlook.

·     Great communication skills both written and verbal.

·     Dynamic and Positive can do attitude.

·     Ability to work independently without supervision.

·     Comfortable in limited public speaking in a formal training environment or at a board meeting.

·     Comfortable in a training role either onsite or in a formal classroom environment.

·     Knowledgeable about the states regulatory process.

·     Knowledgeable about the state and federal infrastructure loan and grant programs.

·     Ability to research issues and challenges as they might apply to systems operation and management.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

CRWA provides competitive salary and benefits. Retirement is paid by 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.

 

To submit an application please email your resume or complete our application form to crizzo@calruralwater.org.

About California Rural Water Association

Incorporated in 1990, California Rural Water Association (CRWA) has emerged as the State’s leading association dedicated to providing on-site technical assistance and specialized training for rural water and wastewater systems. Tapping into the expertise of experienced water and wastewater professionals, CRWA’s governing Board of Directors, administrative staff, and technical field specialists work in concert to offer CRWA members an expansive range of essential programs and member services.

Whether a system needs help developing a new rate schedule, setting up proper testing methods, understanding those ever-changing and complex government regulations, preparing a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), or updating operator certification requirements, California Rural Water Association is ready with assistance.