Water Quality Specialist

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Water Quality /Senior Water Quality Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the District’s long-term strategic plan of efficient water production and water quality. This position is responsible for water quality monitoring and reporting, conservation tracking, program management for water and wastewater systems, regulatory research, and the development of asset management tools.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to public service. Strong technical and interpersonal skills are essential to support the District’s Strategic Plan, uphold CVWD’s values, and foster cross-departmental communication. This is a rewarding opportunity for a public service professional to make a meaningful impact in the community. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist with planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring short and long-term Strategic Plan goals and other plans;
• Assist with building, implementing, and providing training and leadership for processes that promote efficacy and efficiency for the position’s primary areas of focus: water quality data monitoring, conservation data and reporting, collection and reporting, asset management planning and development, program management for water, wastewater collections, and other enterprises, research and evaluation of proposed regulations;
• Provide input for maintaining standards for system operations and telemetry staff representing the District in the office and the field, responding to and resolving difficult and sensitive customer inquiries and complaints;
• Provide secondary support for system operations, cross connection, telemetry activities and issues;
• Assist in overseeing consultants in project execution;
• Carry duties out with considerable independence within the framework of CVWD’s policies and values statement.
• Assist in investigating water quality complaints in the field and determines course of action needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate across departments in developing and implementing the District’s Strategic Plan and associated goals and objective, in accordance with the District’s Values Statement;
• Participate in and provide guidance for the development and implementation of the District’s Emergency Response Plan;
• Assist in overseeing planning, scheduling, monitoring, etc. of programs;
• Participate in the development and monitoring of the System Operations & Telemetry department budget, forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies, and major expenditures such as heavy equipment, recommending adjustments as necessary;
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings;
• Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will reflect the District’s core values as shown in the Strategic Plan. In addition, the following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a reasonable period of time in order to successfully contribute to the District’s mission and vision.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of modern water quality standards, practices and regulations;
• Principles and practices of risk management;
• Database development and management;
• Methods and techniques for monitoring, researching, and reporting on legislative developments, comment periods, and legislation pertaining to water quality, water delivery, and wastewater collections;
• Asset management methods and principles;
• Safety procedures and regulations, safe work practices, and safety equipment;
• Use of, and where applicable, implementation of new software and associated updates;
• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and file management;
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations; and

Ability to:

• Be an effective team member and communicator who contributes constructively and cooperatively to solve project or team issues while working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams;
• Accurately assemble and interpret water quality and conservation data;
• Identify project and program needs and exercise initiative in carrying out assignments;
• Represent the District with a combination of transparency, diplomacy, persuasiveness, discretion, and tact, as appropriate;
• Adjust workload changes to meet deadlines using best practices for organization, planning, and time management;
• Demonstrate flexibility in considering approaches to various issues;
• Effectively lead and collaborate in a team environment and amongst multiple stakeholders;
• Comply with, promote, and enforce CVWD’s values statement.

Experience, Education, Licenses: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, water technology, management science, public administration, or related field is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in public water and/or wastewater systems, including one (1) year with water quality and associated regulations.
• Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Possession and proof of a driving record free of multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for two (2) consecutive years.
• State Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water – Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operators Certificates: Possession of a D2 and/or T2 or higher is desirable.

BENEFITS

• 12 Paid Holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 9/80 Workweek
• $300 annual wellness stipend
• 88 hrs Sick Leave and 80 hrs Vacation Accrual
• Comprehensive Medical (Anthem BC HMO + 1), Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• CalPERS Pension 2% @ 55 for Classic Members

SALARY

• WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST ($80,208 – $107,820)
• SENIOR WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST ($89,028 – $119,664) 

APPLY

This position is based on-site at the District’s office and requires in-person presence to support staff collaboration and operational needs.

To be considered, please submit a resume and completed employment application, available at www.cvwd.com/employment, where a complete job description is also available. Applications can be submitted in person or emailed to employment@cvwd.com.

The filing deadline is 11:00 PM August 24, 2025. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.