Title of Position: Technical Specialist, Part-Time
Organization Name: California Rural Water Association
Contact Name: Thomas Elisher
E-mail Address: telisher@calruralwater.org
Salary Range: $34-$37 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

Work will include providing grant, project, and technical assistance to water systems located in the Mojave Water Agency (MWA) service area located in San Bernardino County California. The work will target disadvantaged communities (DACs) who lack the resources available to successfully design and implement proper water solutions.

SERVICE LOCATION

The Project service area is located in San Bernardino County (candidate residing in the MWA service area is highly preferred).

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Technical Specialist will provide technical assistance in the following areas, as needed:

1. Technical Assistance: Assist entities by providing 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 needs.

· Meeting with local regional board and SWRCB staff regarding potential water projects.

· Listing significant milestones that would be required to successfully complete a potential project.

· Liaison between project entities, funding entities and regulators.

2. 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:

· General consultation

· Attending project, board, and council meetings as needed

· Reviewing preliminary design reports and iterations of plans and specifications

· Responding to regulatory and governmental entities

· Assisting with the selection of the contractor, construction manager, and inspectors

· Representing the project entity as directed.

Physical Demands:

· Travel for extended periods of time throughout the state by car or airplane

· Ability to lift 20lbs or less

· Sitting, standing or walking for long periods of time

· Use of office equipment, i.e., computers, fax, copiers, phone equipment, etc.

· Hearing and vision 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 e-mail 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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

CA SWRCB Distribution and Treatment Level 2 Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Apple Valley, CA 92307

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