Job Description

The Water Quality Technician I is an entry-level position that will be supporting the operational needs of the Grace F. Napolitano Pure Water Southern California Innovation Center Demonstration Plant located in Carson. This position will report out of Headquarters adjacent to Union Station in Los Angeles, California

You will work as part of a team to learn and assist with preventative and corrective maintenance in water quality. In this job you will learn and assist with operating and maintaining research facilities which will include learning and assisting with control systems maintenance and installation and other equipment.

In this position you will learn and assist with conducting analyses, investigations of water quality issues, and prepare reports. The successful candidate will also help support with conducting water quality studies, inspections, and research. Additionally, you will learn and assist in updating water quality-related databases and records and provide support during emergency response situations.

Schedule: 5/8, Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Water Quality Technician I

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or High School Equivalency and two years of relevant experience.

Relevant Experience is defined as: Knowledge of water chemistry and safe working practices;

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.

• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.

• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training and advancement opportunities

• Excellent working environment

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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