Water Use Efficiency Technician (Part-time)

Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development. 

The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.

Our Values:

• Safety: We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthy work environment for our team. 
• Trust: We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings. 
• Responsibility: We take ownership of our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet. 
• Exceptional Service: We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service. 
• Employee Success: We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. 
• Teamwork: We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners. 
• Continuous Improvement: We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.
• Recognition: We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels. 
• Communication: We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained. 

THE POSITION: CCWD is seeking a dedicated and proactive Water Use Efficiency Technician to assist in implementing and supporting a variety of water conservation programs. This role involves conducting residential, commercial, and landscape water use evaluations and rebate inspections at various customer locations, processing rebate applications, and participating in outreach activities to promote water-saving practices. The ideal candidate will be skilled at working in the field, interacting with the public, and applying discretion when assessing water usage in homes and businesses. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on environmental sustainability while supporting the CCWD's water conservation goals.

The position is part time with variable days depending on business needs and customer demand. The hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may occasionally vary depending on business needs.    The current job opening is for a part-time temporary (maximum six-month time frame) position.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about water conservation.
• Skilled in field inspections and using basic tools.
• Comfortable engaging with customers.
• Organized and detail oriented.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Conducting Pre and Post rebate inspections including measuring landscape areas.
• Using GIS software to create features and add attributes.
• Conducting indoor and outdoor water audits and tests.
• Educating customers on water-saving practices.
• Reviewing water usage records and providing recommendations.
• Representing the district at community events.
• Using basic tools, a vehicle, and a computer as needed.

A few reasons you might enjoy this job:

• Make a direct impact on water conservation.
• Variety of fieldwork tasks.
• Interaction with different people and communities.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts.

Additional qualities that will benefit candidates:

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of plumbing and water-saving technologies.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to assist with additional program tasks as needed.

Join us in our mission to provide reliable, high-quality water in an environmentally responsible manner.

Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Contra Costa Water District!

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Water Use Efficiency TechnicianFor a full description of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link: Water Use Efficiency TechnicianPHYSICAL DEMANDS 
When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in the performance of assigned duties; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Finger dexterity is needed to operate tools. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants.  We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law.  Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.  

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism.  We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.
 
CONVICTION HISTORY
A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.  Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

Salary : $42 - $51