Technical Specialist, Part-Time

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 Description: Work will include providing grant assistance, 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), since DACs most often do not have the resources available to successfully design and implement proper Water solutions. Small Water districts and mutual water companies that serve DACs often lack training and experience in regulatory compliance and long-term system sustainability. They also suffer from lack of skills or staffing to secure federal and state funding via grant and loan programs.

Service Location: The Project service area is in San Bernardino County (candidate from the High Dessert Region of San Bernardino County required).

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Technical Assistance

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

1. Technical Assistance: Assist entities by providing technical assistance 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: Consultation, attending project meetings, reviewing the preliminary design report and iterations of plans and specifications, responding to regulatory and governmental entities, assisting with project issues, being available to attend board and council meetings as needed, attending construction meetings, assisting with the selection of the contractor, construction manager, and inspectors, and representing the project entity as directed.

3. Leak Detection Support: If a potential project is identified that requires on-site leak detection support, the Technical Specialist would:

- Support the on-site Leak Detection Specialist during the analysis with various tasks as needed.

- Provide traffic control support as needed during the field analysis.

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road