Carmichael Water District

Business Operations Specialist

Onsite - Carmichael, CA
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 10/26/24

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled.

First review of initial applications will be October 25, 2024.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and completed CWD application to hr@carmichaelwd.org. CWD application can be found at:

https://carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/705/Employment-Application-PDF

Carmichael Water District (District) is looking to fill the Business Operations Specialist position. 

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Business Operations Specialist (exempt) is a professional/senior level position in the District’s Finance Department. 

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and hands-on specialist with experience in finance analysis, public contracting, purchasing, procurement, warehouse/inventory management, fleet management, and facility maintenance management. They will also have the ability to perform technical and professional work in conducting various business analyses and forming recommendations for operational and system improvements; coordinates various analytical and systems activities with other District staff; and performs other related work as required. Applicants with prior experience in accounting, analytical analysis, efficiency evaluation, operations management, and strong oral and writing skills are desirable and encouraged to apply. 

This current vacancy exists in the Finance Department with opportunities to learn water system operations. For the full job description please follow the link below:

​​​​https://www.carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/1118/Business-Operations-Specialist-PDF

SALARY: 

The annual salary range is $90,641.41 – $110,175.10

REQUIREMENTS:

  • An Associate’s Degree or 60 Units from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business/public administration, water treatment, engineering technologies, or a related field.
  • Five (5) full-time years of increasingly responsible experience with public agency inventory control, warehouse keeping, purchasing, contracting, and bidding. 
  • Possess and maintain Forklift Operator certification within two (2) months from date of hire. 
  • Possess and maintain a State of California Class C Driver’s License.
  • Proof of good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two years duration.

 BENEFITS:

The benefits are paid for by the District for employees and their eligible dependents.

CalPERS Medical: Plans are 100% covered up to the 2022 Blue Shield Trio rate with a 6% increase per year for employees and their eligible dependents.

Dental, Vision, EAP, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Fully-paid for employees and their eligible dependents.

Retirement: CalPERS defined benefit pension:

  • Classic members: 2% @ 55 benefit formula.
  • PEPRA (new) members: 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Retiree Health Benefits: The District participates in CalPERS retiree health program and contributes to retiree health for employees who retire from the District with at least 5 years of service and a minimum of 10 years credited service in CalPERS. The District’s contribution toward post-retirement coverage for employees and their eligible dependents is based on the employees’ total credited years of qualifying service.

Annual Leave Accrual: Vacation: 12 days/year up to 5th year with increases based on service time. Sick Leave: 12 days/year.

For more detailed benefit information please follow the link below:

https://carmichaelwd.org/DocumentCenter/View/129

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