Water Employee Services Authority

WESA was established as a joint powers authority between the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) and Meeks and Daley Mutual Water Company (Meeks & Daley) in western Riverside County, California. The purpose of WESA is to provide professional water and wastewater service to both agencies. It is expected that as the area develops from its rural roots into a modern suburban community, WESA will need to continue to grow its staff of motivated, exceptional employees.

As a joint powers authority, WESA is better positioned to recruit and retain high quality employees with benefits that surpass what was available through either of its member agencies independently. Primary among the benefit improvements is adoption of a 2.7% at 55 retirement plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

It is also important to note that WESA will be providing the same high quality labor-related services to both EVMWD and Meeks & Daley at lower cost than either agency would have experienced had WESA not been formed. Such savings are passed on to customers through reductions in future water rate increases.

The WESA Board of Directors and executive staff are progressive and looking to the future in many areas of endeavor. Their long view of continuous improvement gives WESA employees opportunities to be directly involved in initiatives that are pushing technology and management advances in the water industry.

WESA employees are highly qualified water industry professionals that care about their customers and the environment. The WESA team is made up of plant and field operators, construction crews, engineers, accountants, customer service professionals, electricians, mechanics, executives and a host of trades workers and other professionals. Many of WESA’s employees are industry-certified in their fields of expertise.

 

3 job(s) at Water Employee Services Authority

Water Employee Services Agency (WESA) Lake Elsinore, CA, US
Apr 06, 2024
The Position: Under general direction, the Senior Engineer will perform professional engineering activities related to the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of water and wastewater capital improvement projects and/or private development projects; manage capital projects and/or development projects through all phases of the project management life cycle and/or manage wastewater systems engineering and compliance programs; research complex engineering problems, conduct technical studies, and recommend operational, compliance, and/or policy solutions; plan, schedule, assign, review, and supervise the work of staff engaged in engineering activities; ensure assigned projects and programs comply with applicable codes and regulations and District policies, procedures, and standards. Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire: • Within the first month, review and become familiar with major aspects of the operations of the Engineering Department, including organizational structure, workforce, and facilities. • Within the first 3 months, review the Capital Improvement Program and demonstrate understanding of project priority, budget and funding constraints, and resource requirements. • Within the first 6 months, proficiently prepare the appropriate RFPs and IFBs for assigned projects. • Within the first 12 months, demonstrate the ability to properly manage project budgets and hold consultants accountable to project scope, budget, and schedule. The Ideal Candidate: • Possess the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field, along with five (5) years of increasingly responsible and diversified engineering experience including water and wastewater planning, water and sewer utility engineering design and construction, and project management experience. • Possess a valid Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California. • Have the ability to supervise and perform a variety of professional-level engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement and development projects. • Verifiable and highly successful career with a record of strong project management skills with a focus on capital project design. • Significant and relevant project management skills in the design and construction of facilities for a water and wastewater agency either through direct employment or as a consultant. • Track record of achieving goals, the delivery of projects on-time and on-budget, and be comfortable working in an active labor environment. • Skilled project manager that is eager to contribute within a fast-paced and high volume engineering department. • Will act with integrity and in accordance with the accepted ethical standards of the District and applicable or as a consultant. Experience in capital project design is desirable. Compensation: •Medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a life insurance policy equal to two times the annual salary for the employee and a $1,000.00 policy for eligible dependents. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period and the Authority contributes 90% of the cost of such insurance. • CalPERS Retirement is provided using the 2.7 at age 55 formula for “Classic” Members. Retirement is provided using the 2% at age 62 formula for “New/PEPRA” Members. • Three deferred compensation plans to which an employee may voluntarily contribute up to $19,500 per year. The Authority does not contribute to these plans. • Twelve (12) paid holidays per year. Upon employment with WESA for one (1) year, employees also receive one (1) floating holiday annually. • Employees accrue vacation at a rate of 3.08 hours per two-week pay period for the first 4 years of employment; 4.62 hours for years 5-8;6.16 hours for years 9-13; 6.47 hours for years 14-18; and 6.78 for 19+ years of service. • Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period for a total of 96.20 hours per year with unlimited accumulation. • Additional benefits available include:9/80 work schedule, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Certification Reimbursement Program, Certification Bonus Program, Onsite Wellness Center, and two credit unions. Our Mission: To manage our natural resources to provide reliable, cost efficient and high quality water and wastewater services for the communities we serve, while promoting conservation, environmental responsibility, educations, community interaction, ethical behavior and recognizing employees as highly valuable assets. The Water Employee Services Authority: WESA was established as a joint powers authority between the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and Meeks & Daley Water Company. As a joint powers authority, WESA provides professional water and wastewater services to both agencies. WESA is committed to: • Professionalism-Demonstrating competency while maintaining a professional demeanor and upholding a reputation for expertise, efficiency, and high quality through delivery of information, services, and products. • Enthusiasm-Possessing a strong drive for learning, innovation, forward thinking, and the overall desire to do your job well. • Transparency-Demonstrating high moral standards in principles, intentions and actions; conduct that encourages loyalty, integrity, and trust. • Inclusiveness-Promoting respect and teamwork through communication and appreciation for all. • Stewardship-Taking ownership and responsibility for assigned responsibilities, while demonstrating a proactive, positive willingness to serve. The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.wesawater.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. In order to be considered, applications must be received no later than March 20, 2024. Closing Date/Time: 2024-04-30
Water Employee Services Authority Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
Mar 28, 2024
Full Time
Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire: Within the first 3 months, be familiar with the District’s help desk process and triage all incoming tickets. Within the first 6 months, be  familiar with the District’s computer imaging process. Within the first 9 months, begin documenting standard operating procedures of the IT Technician Position Within the first 12 months, complete a full inventory of all relevant District Computer equipment   The Ideal Candidate: Ability to triage calls/tickets from the help desk system for requests/incidents reported; routes tickets and escalates complex issues to higher level support staff; conducts research on issues as needed. Ability to perform new user set up; installs, configures, and upgrades computers and associated hardware, peripherals, operating systems, and software across disparate platforms; loads and tests specialized applications and security devices; ensures connectivity to networks and servers. Assist with computer hardware, software, and telephone system maintenance agreements with appropriate vendors; maintains maintenance contracts for office equipment and software utilizing inventory system; maintains service desk inventory; maintains stock of necessary IT supplies. Possesses technical proficiency or has the ability to quickly learn how to effectively utilize assigned computer applications and software. Writes and maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices.
Water Employee Services Agency (WESA) Lake Elsinore, CA, US
Mar 07, 2024
The Position: The Water Resources Intern will provide support to Engineering & Water Resources Department staff on projects relating to water, wastewater, and recycled water. This includes providing support and feedback in the planning, analysis, and preparation of technical documents, hydraulic modeling, downloading water and wastewater quality data from multiple data bases like SCADA, WaterTrax, LIMS; processing the data including plots and trend analysis. Directed by Water Resources engineers, the selected intern will conduct research and investigation on specific technical projects, assist in preparation of regulatory compliance reports, perform engineering calculations, and documenting data analysis methods and results. The duties would also include preparation of power point slides for presentations to the District Board members. WESA is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Civil/Environmental Engineering student with strong communication and writing skills, who will support a diverse range of projects across multiple disciplines. This internship is a part-time position available year-round with flexible hours, not to exceed a yearly total of 999 hours or a maximum term of 12 months, paid at $20.00 per hour. Typical Duties: • Support ongoing Water Resources, Water Quality and Water-Wastewater Systems Engineering projects. • Participate as a team member in the development of planning, design, and regulatory compliance documents. • Assist with data gathering, trend analysis, Board presentations in Water/Wastewater Systems Engineering, master planning, design and/or other water resources related projects. The Ideal Candidate: • Must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree preferably in Civil or Environmental Engineering, other Engineering and Computer Science or related fields may apply. • Preferred Computer experience with emphasis on GIS and Excel utilizing related data analysis tools (power query, python, SQL, R). Some knowledge of water & wastewater treatment systems and industry practices. • Must possess a valid, California Driver’s License. Our Mission: The EVMWD team delivers total water management that powers the health and vibrancy of its communities so life can flourish. The Water Employee Services Authority: WESA was established as a joint powers authority between the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and Meeks & Daley Water Company. As a joint powers authority, WESA provides professional water and wastewater services to both agencies. WESA is committed to: • Professionalism-Demonstrating knowledge, effectiveness and competency when interacting with coworkers and customers while maintaining a calm, professional outward demeanor, upholding a reputation for accuracy, dependability, expertise, efficiency, and high quality through delivery of information, services, and products. • Enthusiasm-Possessing a strong drive and desire for learning, innovation, forward thinking, and the overall desire to do your job well. • Integrity -Being sincere and demonstrating high moral standards in principles, intentions, and actions; having an honest and open approach to all aspects of conduct that encourages loyalty, integrity, and trust. • Inclusiveness-Conducting yourself in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork through communication and appreciation for all, understanding that each person is unique and understanding how to work with these differences to provide better service, work products, and enhance organizational culture. • Stewardship-Taking responsibility and ownership for assigned responsibilities; considering the expectations of customers, both internal and external, while demonstrating a proactive positive willingness to serve. The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.evmwd.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. This internship is open until filled . The first review of applications will begin on 5:30 pm on Monday, February 26, 2024.