Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is looking to hire a Principal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Analyst . This position reports to the EEO Manager. The Principal EEO Analyst will design and execute special projects and strategies for increasing representation of protected class employees to meet Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action/Non-Discrimination Plan objectives, per federal and state requirements. The Principal EEO Analyst will prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports as may be required for government reporting and internal monitoring of the progress of various Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action/Non-Discrimination efforts and programs. This individual will also provide expert technical advice, guidance and training to managers, supervisors and employees on Equal Employment Opportunity law and principles. The ideal candidate will have a record of demonstrating the highest level of ethics and integrity and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Occasional travel may be required to other facilities which may require overnight stay. This classification performs work that requires maintaining confidentiality and is routinely privy to matters that either involves confidential information, sensitive personnel issues, or exposure to confidential and sensitive strategic corporate information. Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off 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: Principal Equal Employment Opportunity Analyst. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and eight years relevant experience, two of which must include experience conducting investigations into complaints and/or charges of discrimination, unlawful workplace harassment or retaliation and four of which includes professional experience working in the area of equal employment opportunity or affirmative action; OR an advanced degree in a related field and six years relevant experience two of which must include experience conducting investigations into complaints and/or charges of discrimination, unlawful workplace harassment or retaliation and four of which includes professional experience working in the area of equal employment opportunity. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience assessing EEO or other recruitment/Civil Rights related complaints, identifying areas of concern, and recommending solutions. 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 • On-site fitness center • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • Public transportation reimbursements 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. Your experience may be obtained through paid employment, internships, and/or volunteer activities in industry, academia, charity, community service, government, unless otherwise defined above under relevant experience. If you are providing volunteer activities to be considered for qualifying experience, you will be asked to provide the number of hours per month, organization name, contact information and other information in the questionnaire. In addition, for volunteer activities to be considered you must include it in the application under work history and in your resume. 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). Closing Date/Time: Aug 1, 2024 @ 4:30 pm PT

The Executive Assistant I (Legal) position will provide highly complex and responsible executive administrative support to the Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel. The duties include, but are not limited to: receive, screen and prioritize phones calls, visitors, incoming correspondence, documents and emails on behalf of the Assistant General Counsel; convey information between Assistant General Counsel, General Counsel and directors, senior staff and high-level officials; arrange meetings, maintain appointment calendar, make business travel arrangements, prepare expense reports; type, edit and compose a variety of letters, memoranda, reports and presentations; may prepare the General Counsel’s monthly report to the Board; and may assist with scheduling and coordination with internal staff or outside counsel for investigations, preparation for administrative hearings and provision of litigation support including preparation of and filing of documents. May transcribe recordings of a highly confidential and/or critical nature; prepare litigation and other legal documents and correspondence; may serve as Metropolitan’s alternate Agent for Service of Process; may serve as Board letter coordinator; may notarize a variety of documents, including those pertaining to the Board of Directors; and may serve as a coordinator for Committees of the Board, preparing agendas and official minutes. This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel at our Headquarters Building in downtown Los Angeles. This classification performs work that requires maintaining confidentiality and is routinely privy to matters that either involves confidential information, sensitive personnel issues, or exposure to confidential and sensitive strategic corporate information. Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with alternating Fridays off 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: Executive Assistant I EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience; or three years in an MWD Administrative Assistant III classification Relevant Experience is defined as: Experience preparing records for administrative hearings and providing litigation support. Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a legal secretarial certificate CLOSING 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 • On-site fitness center • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • Public transportation reimbursements 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. Your experience may be obtained through paid employment, internships, and/or volunteer activities in industry, academia, charity, community service, government, unless otherwise defined above under relevant experience. If you are providing volunteer activities to be considered for qualifying experience, you will be asked to provide the number of hours per month, organization name, contact information and other information in the questionnaire. In addition, for volunteer activities to be considered you must include it in the application under work history and in your resume. 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). Closing Date/Time: Jul 26, 2024 @ 4:30 pm PT

The Senior Environmental Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) Desert operations area, which includes the Colorado River Aqueduct and associated facilities. This position will report to and require full-time work at MWD’s Desert facilities, including Hinds, Eagle Mountain, Iron Mountain, Gene, and Intake pumping plants, and along the Colorado River Aqueduct and associated electrical transmission line alignments. The Senior Environmental Specialist will be the Environmental Planning Section point of contact and will oversee all environmental planning work for both operations and maintenance (O&M) activities and capital investment plan (CIP) projects in MWD’s Desert operations area in coordination with Water System Operations managers and staff. The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance and preparing documentation associated with environmental planning laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, state and federal Endangered Species Acts, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The candidate hired for this position will serve as a technical expert and have a functional knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and how they may directly or indirectly impact MWD and its operations. Excellent knowledge of and experience with the biological resources of the Mojave and Colorado deserts and all applicable environmental regulations, as well as knowledge of the resources of the southern California desert environment, will be utilized in this position to ensure compliance and minimize existing and potential risks to MWD, the environment, and the public. The position requires strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. As a Senior Environmental Specialist, the responsibilities and duties of this position will include planning, directing, and conducting environmental planning work activities, including conducting impact assessments and CEQA and permitting analysis, preparing environmental documentation, conducting biological surveys, performing construction monitoring, and conducting environmental awareness training for staff and contractors in support of both CIP projects and O&M activities. In addition, this position will prepare and review environmental specification sections for contractors and review construction drawings in support of CIP projects. This position will prepare and review biological impact assessments and technical reports, conduct environmental inspections, conduct biological surveys to identify plants, wildlife species, and wildlife habitats in the project area, and conduct wildlife and vegetation baseline studies and nesting bird surveys to support the preparation of environmental documents. In this role, you will demonstrate your familiarity with desert biological species and working knowledge of southern California desert environments. The position will have oversight of environmental consultants, including management of budget, schedule, and oversight of work products, to ensure that tasks are accomplished. The position will act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and other federal, state, and local agencies and will assist with regulatory permitting, including participating in resource agency negotiations and developing appropriate environmental impact minimization and avoidance strategies and feasible mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position will review and analyze legislation, environmental documents, and environmental regulations that may impact MWD; prepare technical environmental documents; and train and inform MWD employees to ensure that they comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to environmental compliance. Year-round field work in all types of weather, including extreme weather conditions, primarily in remote desert locations, will be required. Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off 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: Sr. Environmental Specialist EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Planning, or other directly related environmental or social sciences or science field, and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, including regulatory/legislative liaison within the health and safety or environmental fields. Progressively Responsible Experience is defined as: experience leading environmental planning surveys and document preparation, as well as experience in project management related to compliance with environmental regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act, California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, and federal and state endangered species acts. Directly related environmental or social sciences or science field related bachelor’s degree is defined as: Environmental Studies, Geography, Environmental Planning, or other directly related environmental or social sciences degree. 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. CLOSING 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 • Excellent working environment For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (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 PST 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. 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). Closing Date/Time: August 14, 2024 @4:30 p.m.

The Principal IT Analyst (Cybersecurity) is for a cybersecurity technical expert with experience in Cloud Security Administration. This individual will be responsible for the design, security access and implementation of cybersecurity measures and controls on Metropolitan cloud tenants such as, but not limited to Azure and M365 Security and Management, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position will also be responsible to manage Active Directory Group Policy. This position is a resident authority for the development, implementation, and support efforts. In addition, this role identifies products and develops strategies for remediation and resolution of cloud cybersecurity issues and events developing and updating documents related to the cybersecurity posture of cloud environments 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: Principal Information Technology Analyst EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Senior Programmer Analyst or Senior Systems Analyst level. 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1. Candidate will be familiar with Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. 2. Candidate will have 2+ years’ experience with Azure and M365 Security Policies Mgmt. 3. Candidate will have 2+ years’ experience with Enterprise Mobility Management platforms such as VMWare Workspace One. 4. Candidate will have 2+ years’ experience working with cloud security tools such as Secure Web Gateways, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Detection and Response, Cloud Firewalls and SIEM technologies. CLOSING Benefits: 1. Medical Insurance 2. Retirement /401K 3. Competitive compensation 4. Holiday 5. Sick Leave 6. On-site fitness center For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Represented District Temporary Benefits 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 a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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. 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). Closing Date/Time: August 14, 2024 @4:30 p.m.

As a Senior Accounting Technician (Accounts Payable) you will lead and train staff in the operation of accounts payable functions. You will analyze accounts payable information, research and resolve discrepancies, and respond to inquiries regarding accounts payable policies and procedures. You demonstrate your expertise to review the aging report and resolve any past due amounts with internal staff and vendors. Excellent customer service is extremely important as the position will be responsible for communicating with various levels within the organization while operating in a fast-paced environment. Schedule: 44/ 36, Monday through Friday (7:30am-5:00pm M-Th & 7:30am - 4:00pm Fri), Every other Friday off. 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: Senior Accounting Technician EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency and five years of accounting clerical experience, one year which must have been at the level of Accounting Technician II; completion of two years of full-time accredited college work in accounting or related business field may be substituted for one year of related experience. Related Experience is defined as: work experience with Accounts Payable. 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 • Public transportation reimbursements • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • On-site fitness center 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 PST 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. Your experience may be obtained through paid employment, internships, and/or volunteer activities in industry, academia, charity, community service, government, unless otherwise defined above under relevant experience. If you are providing volunteer activities to be considered for qualifying experience, you will be asked to provide the number of hours per month, organization name, contact information and other information in the questionnaire. In addition, for volunteer activities to be considered you must include it in the application under work history and in your resume. 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). Closing Date/Time: July 8, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

As the Finance Services Unit Manager, you will function as a high-level financial manager reporting to the Assistant General Manager (AGM)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position manages and oversees extensive in-depth research and analysis related to assigned programs or projects. Coordinates and leads assigned program activities with other departments and outside agencies including preparation, presentation, and documentation of departmental budgets and serves as a staff specialist and liaison for assigned areas of responsibility. In addition, manage and supervise administrative and technical staff. In this position, a program or project may be an ongoing endeavor, strategic actions of limited duration within an ongoing program, or may comprise multiple large projects which constitute or support a major goal or operation of Metropolitan. A program typically involves external agencies and matrix management of multiple staff. Programs may also involve a single major effort of a comprehensive nature. As the Finance Services Unit Manager, it is important to operate strategically in order to increase the effectiveness of the teams within the Finance Administration/Human Resources/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion departments. Your knowledge related to strategic financial and human resources disciplines management is critical to your success in this position. 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: Finance Services Unit Manager EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 12 years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, of which four years must have been in a management or supervisory position; or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, of which four years must have been in a management or supervisory position. Relevant Experience is defined as: work experience related to strategic financial management planning and financial analysis, and/or human resources strategic planning and related disciplines, including development of policies and procedures. 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 • Public transportation reimbursements • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis 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 consortium of 26 cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan’s mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan’s facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.3 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 830 miles of pipeline, and 15 hydroelectric power plants. 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. MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST 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. 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). Closing Date/Time: July 17, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

PRE-APPRENTICE 2024 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING RECRUITMENT This is an announcement only; applications will not be accepted at this time. APPLICANT FILING PROCESS A new posting that you can apply to will go live on the dates advertised below. Internal application filing period begins: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Internal Applicants Only External application period: Friday, August 2, 2024, (8:00 a.m. PDT) through Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (4:30 p.m. PDT), or until 750 applications are received. JOB INFORMATION The following groups (Treatment and Water Quality, Conveyance and Distribution, and Integrated Operations Planning & Support Services) have a total of 15 openings in the Eastern and Western Region for pre-apprentice positions in the Electrical and Mechanical maintenance crafts. These pre-entry-level positions require no experience and will be responsible for performing general maintenance and general labor duties related to Metropolitan’s treatment plants and distribution systems. Upon successful completion of the pre-apprentice term of approximately 6 months, candidates will enter one of Metropolitan’s State-certified apprenticeship programs. Candidates select trade and location based on ranked scores (i.e., top score has first choice). ANTICIPATED LOCATIONS 5 ELECTRICAL POSITIONS (Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Program) Diemer Water Treatment Plant, Yorba Linda, CA (two positions) Jensen Water Treatment Plant, Granada Hills, CA Lake Mathews, Riverside, CA (two positions) 10 MECHANICAL POSITIONS (Maintenance Mechanical Apprenticeship Program) Diemer Water Treatment Plant, Yorba Linda, CA (two positions) Jensen Water Treatment Plant, Granada Hills, CA (two positions) Weymouth Water Treatment Plant, La Verne, CA Skinner Water Treatment Plant, Winchester, CA (two positions) Soto Street Facility, Los Angeles, CA Lake Mathews, Riverside, CA Diamond Valley Lake, Winchester, CA WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU: Download and review the CANDIDATE PREPARATION MANUAL with Sample Test. See download instructions below.   **IMPORTANT**  INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING PREP MANUAL   YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED   For additional information about the Apprenticeship Program email ApprenticeProgram2@mwdh2o.com     PROGRAM INFORMATION Successful candidates will serve a trial period (pre-apprentice) of no less than 6 months. The objective of the 6-month trial period is to prepare employees to enter a 4-year apprenticeship in the electrical or mechanical trades at Metropolitan. After successful completion of the prescribed trial period, successful candidates will indenture into a 4-year apprenticeship program.   Those individuals who advance into an apprenticeship program will learn their trade on the job, working with journey-level maintenance electricians or maintenance mechanics, and from dedicated classroom instruction. The 4-year program is comprised of 7,280 hours of combined on-the-job training (OJT) and related instruction. Related and supplemental instruction classes will be held during the apprentice’s normal working hours for an average duration of 80 hours per 6-month period of apprenticeship. A significant amount of home study is required to be performed by the apprentice during non-working hours. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: • Assists in performing operations and maintenance tasks associated with Metropolitan pump plants, treatment plants, and distribution system; learns and uses basic tools and techniques as required for performing operations and maintenance tasks at various facilities. • Operates a motor vehicle, pickup truck, forklift, or other light equipment as required. • Participates in and receives various job-related and safety training. • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Requirements • Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. • Graduation from high school (High School Diploma) or a Certificate of High School Equivalency. • Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilitie s • Knowledge in mathematics and basic science fundamentals. Skill and Ability to: • Perform mathematical functions including algebra. • Perform tasks that require good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and balance. • Make satisfactory progress in the prescribed academic and practical exercises related to an apprenticeship program. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, through simple or routine correspondence and reports. Understand and comply with policies and standards for workplace health and safety. • Work in a team environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working condition characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Frequently stand, walk, reach above shoulders, push, and pull. • Frequently lift and/or move heavy loads over 25 pounds. • Occasionally required to sit, use dexterity (includes keyboard), climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and twist. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, works at elevated heights, precarious places, tunnels, confined spaces, extreme cold and extreme heat conditions. • Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and low/high electrical voltage and works outdoors. SELECTION PROCEDURE • Screen for Minimum Qualifications. • All applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications listed on the job posting. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be allowed to proceed to the written exam. Written Exam • Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written entrance examination. The written exam is a 3-hour (approximately) multiple-choice examination on general aptitude and mathematical knowledge, including algebra. • Applicants must receive a score of 70% or higher to move forward in the recruitment process. Applicants will move forward based on their scores, from highest to lowest, on the Written Entrance Examination. The number of applicants receiving oral interviews will be equal to the number of apprentice positions expected in that grouping, multiplied by five (15 positions x 5 resulting in 75 applicants). Locations • To schedule the written exam candidates will select from a wide variety of Pearson VUE locations and select an available time slot to test. •Note: Two forms of Photo ID will be required. (Pearson Vue ID Policy) . •Please read: Pearson Vue Approved Items to Bring Oral Interview • Applicants must receive a score of 70% or more on the oral interview to move forward in the process. • Interview scores will be combined with the written exam to obtain an eligibility ranking. Physical Abilities Test • The Physical Abilities Test will consist of job-related activities. Tests are pass/fail and do not contribute to the ranked score. Only applicants that pass Physical Abilities Testing will move forward in the process. During the Physical Abilities Testing you will be asked to perform five (5) different types of tasks. All must be completed within the given time. Below is a quick summary and what is expected of you. • Confined Space (simulation) Safely climb up and down ladders; work in a confined space; work and assemble items in low light conditions; and work and move while wearing proper protective equipment. • Color Identification Demonstrate the ability to properly match colors. • Shoveling Test Demonstrate safe shoveling techniques; keep sand within boundaries of a wooden frame; and cleanup workstation. • Climbing/Lifting Test Carry a bucket containing 20lbs up and down stairs; lower and lift a bucket containing 20lbs; lower a bucket into a targeted area and keep bucket within line of sight. • Working Overhead Safely lift conduit sections from the floor to overhead; demonstrate ability to steady the conduit to begin threading onto coupling; safely work from a portable ladder and demonstrate ability to twist the conduit while supporting the free end. Only applicants that pass all parts of the Physical Abilities Test will move forward in the process. Applicants failing the Color Identification Test would only be excluded from the electrical apprenticeship positions. VETERANS Thank you for your service! Program qualifies for GI Bill Benefits. Upon written proof (DD214), applicants may earn additional points toward their overall ranking score as follows: 10-points for service in the Armed Services of the United States of America with a discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable in accordance with California Labor Code 3076.5. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE DATES You will receive an email by September 10th advising you if you are moving forward in the process. If you are moving forward, you will receive an email with specifics. September 12, 2024 - September 23, 2024 (appx.): Written Test (Online) testing centers at various Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada Locations (If you are in a different state and need a testing center, please email jobs@mwdh2o.com) October 1, 2024 - October 9, 2024 (appx.): Oral Interviews - VIRTUAL October 21, 2024 - October 24, 2024 (appx.): Physical Abilities Test - Riverside, California Work Schedule: 4/10 [Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday dependent on location, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] This is based on business needs. Hourly Salary: $21.88 Per Hr. Updates to Your Status May Be Sent Via E-Mail, Postal Mail or Phone. Please Make Sure You Are Checking Your Spam / Junk Mail.   Classes are held two to three consecutive days once per month at the Diamond Valley Lake Training Center. Travel time and expenses are paid.    Job Code No.: S01 Pay Grade: 17 Bargaining Unit: AFSCME - Unit 02 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: Pre-Apprentice (Electrical / Mechanical)     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).   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). Closing Date/Time: This is an announcement only; applications will not be accepted at this time.

The Metropolitan Water District's Water System Operations Group has four openings for Operations & Maintenance Technician IV-Mechanical. One (1) position is located at Eagle Mountain, one (1) position is located at Hinds, and two (2) positions are located at Iron Mountain Pumping Plant. Currently we have openings at Eagle Mountain, Hinds, and Iron Mountain. This recruitment will also be used to build an Eligibility List for the following locations: Eagle Mountain, Hinds, Iron Mountain, Gene Camp, and Intake. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position. As an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical, you will utilize journey level mechanical skills, experience and knowledge in the practices, procedures, and methods of installing, maintaining, and repairing complex and general water utility and facility mechanical systems. You will monitor and inspect mechanical equipment and related systems for reliable operating condition and performance, including predictive and diagnostic testing; preventive and corrective maintenance; improving equipment and asset capacity and upgrading systems to meet treatment, conveyance and distribution operating and service demands. You will maintain and improve mechanical/electrical equipment related to Metropolitan’s significant revenue-generating assets, systems, processes, supporting facilities, and infrastructure including those within treatment plants, pump plants, chemical unloading and transfer facilities, conveyance and distribution structures, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants, and right-of-ways. Employees in this title ensure ongoing reliability and capacity primarily through maintenance activities, to ensure the operational service necessary to convey, store, treat, and distribute water and hydroelectric power effectively to member agencies and other customers. You will be responsible for: operating and maintaining large equipment such as generators and motors, overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems in plant and residential facilities and other associated pump plant mechanical equipment and systems. Preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance duties include, but are not limited to: add lubricating bearing, rebuilding various pumps and valves, repairing and installing piping which can include threading, welding, cutting, brazing, troubleshooting and repairing water system equipment failures, lubricating and exercising small and large diameter valves and actuators, rebuilding, replacing and installing pumps, refurbishing and/or rebuilding valves and associated piping, pump plant operational duties and high-voltage switching operations. Employees in this position will be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. Pump plant personnel assigned stand-by are required to respond within 15 minutes. These positions are eligible to rent Metropolitan Water District housing. The Incentive Pay program will be setup to provide a Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees as follows: 5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake. 15% for all employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain. Schedule: 8/6; 8 Days On (Wed - Wed 6:00am - 4:30pm), 6 Days Off (Thu - Tue) 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: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV (MECHANICAL) EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment. OR High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to the attainment of journey level skills through a recognized mechanical trade training program. Journey level experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems in treatment or pump plants, conveyance and distribution, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus. 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. Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations: • Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A and/or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements. • Crane Certifications • Forklift Certification • Manlift Certification • Welding Certification • Chemical Responder • Water Treatment Certification Grade II Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service: Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location. CLOSING 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 PST on the date stated in the job. 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. Your experience may be obtained through paid employment, internships, and/or volunteer activities in industry, academia, charity, community service, government, unless otherwise defined above under relevant experience. If you are providing volunteer activities to be considered for qualifying experience, you will be asked to provide the number of hours per month, organization name, contact information and other information in the questionnaire. In addition, for volunteer activities to be considered you must include it in the application under work history and in your resume. 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). Closing Date/Time: July 5, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

Interested in leading multi-disciplinary project teams in the delivery of large-scale water conveyance and distribution system projects? Our Pipeline Rehabilitation team delivers pipeline and related-facility rehabilitation and construction projects, fundamental to Metropolitan’s core objective of providing a safe and reliable water supply to our customers. Projects are of moderate to high visibility and sensitivity, and involve contact with member agencies, permitting agencies, and community groups. In this position you’ll apply your project management and engineering knowledge and experience, together with your initiative and leadership skills to help Metropolitan implement challenging water projects. You will prepare project proposals, schedules, and budgets; obtain internal funding and authorizations from senior management or Metropolitan’s Board; perform or direct planning, environmental, and scoping studies; lead projects through all their phases from design through construction and closeout; and address day- to-day management, monitoring and control of all project activities, scopes, schedules and budgets, and report on the same. Schedule 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. To view the full job description, click here: Engineer EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level. Relevant Experience is defined as : experience managing capital AND/OR public works projects, especially those related to water distribution systems; experience leading multi-discipline teams AND/OR experience in design AND/OR construction AND/OR project management with pipeline or related facility upgrades, rehabilitations or construction. 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. • License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer (required at time of application). 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 • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • Public transportation reimbursements 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 PST 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. Your experience may be obtained through paid employment, internships, and/or volunteer activities in industry, academia, charity, community service, government, unless otherwise defined above under relevant experience. If you are providing volunteer activities to be considered for qualifying experience, you will be asked to provide the number of hours per month, organization name, contact information and other information in the questionnaire. In addition, for volunteer activities to be considered you must include it in the application under work history and in your resume. 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). Closing Date/Time: July 14, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

As an Accounting Technician II (Accounts Payable) you will have the opportunity to work with Oracle, the most recognized accounts payable system in the nation. You will be responsible for receiving, scanning, verifying the accuracy of, distributing and processing invoices through the Oracle system. Excellent customer service is extremely important as the position will be responsible for communicating with various levels within the organization while operating in a fast-paced environment. In this position you will be utilizing applications such as, Oracle, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Schedule: 44/36 Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off. (Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:00pm; Fridays 7:30am-4:00pm) 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: Accounting Technician II EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate and four years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience; or two years in a MWD Accounting Technician I classification; completion of two years full time accredited college work in accounting or related business field may be substituted for one year of related experience Relevant Experience is defined as: work experience within Accounts Payable and processing invoices. CLOSING 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 • On-site fitness center • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • Public transportation reimbursements For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee 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 PST 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. Your experience may be obtained through paid employment, internships, and/or volunteer activities in industry, academia, charity, community service, government, unless otherwise defined above under relevant experience. If you are providing volunteer activities to be considered for qualifying experience, you will be asked to provide the number of hours per month, organization name, contact information and other information in the questionnaire. In addition, for volunteer activities to be considered you must include it in the application under work history and in your resume. 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). Closing Date/Time: July 8, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

The Resource Specialist (Power Scheduling) is that of an experienced professional capable of taking on responsibilities within specific power market operations areas such as: Power Scheduling, Resource Adequacy, CAISO Market Participation, Power Risk Management, and Metropolitan’s Power Settlement and Accounting Processes. The specialist will engage in power procurement activities related to Metropolitan’s hydroelectric power plants, federal hydropower entitlements, and CRA pumping operations. The role is data and analytics intensive and requires experience in data management, building analytical models, and summarizing the results of those models. The position requires coordination with state, regional, and federal regulatory bodies such as the CEC, CARB, CAISO, WECC, and FERC to understand their stakeholder procedures and policies. Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 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: Resource Specialist EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience; OR two years in an MWD Associate Resource Specialist classification; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree is defined as: A four-year degree in Business Management, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Economics, or any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field or related. Relevant Experience is defined as: Any combination of the following experience: Power or Natural Gas Trading or Scheduling; Power Settlements, Energy Risk Management, working with regulatory agencies (CAISO, CARB, WECC, CPUC, CEC); Administrative or Accounting functions (A/P, A/R, Processing Invoices for Payment, etc.), Analytics using Excel. 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. CLOSING 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 • On-site fitness center • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • Public transportation reimbursements 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 a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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. 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). Closing Date/Time: Jul 8, 2024 @ 4:30 pm PT

The Hydroelectric Specialist I utilizes journey level electrical skills, experience and knowledge in the practices and procedures of installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting and operating complex power systems equipment for ongoing operations reliability and uninterrupted service. This includes substation equipment, generation equipment, distribution equipment and protection relay equipment. In this position, you will perform maintenance of equipment at the District’s hydroelectric plants, pumping plants, treatments plants, and other facilities. You will install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair substation equipment which includes transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit brakers and switches, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring battery banks and chargers, and other related equipment and substation structures. You will also perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor, transformer turns ration, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests; install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate power system substation protection control, monitoring and metering equipment; and operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. In performing the job duties of this position, you will follow safety rules and practices to maintain and provide a safe work environment; work at times in confined spaces and in elevated areas such as heights from ladders, structures, scaffolds, buckets, and boom trucks; and occasionally work long hours during shutdowns or emergency conditions. Positions in this classification are distinguished by their responsibility to perform journey-level electrical work while also learning mechanical maintenance work related to power systems equipment. You will work independently or on a small team without greater than normal supervision and will perform progressively higher skilled functions as experience develops through on-the-job and classroom training in progression to a Hydroelectric Specialist II. This position is located at our Gene Camp facility, which makes it eligible for a 5% premium pay on top of the hourly rate. Schedule: 4/10, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday alternating every other week to Tuesday through Friday. This position will require frequent travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, often requiring overnight stay in the project area. This is a Water System Operations position, and is located at the Gene Pumping Plant in Parker Dam, CA. This reporting facility is within commuting distance to Lake Havasu City and Parker, Arizona. 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: Hydroelectric Specialist I EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate with a 4 year electrical or mechanical apprenticeship AND 2 years of journey level experience; OR Six (6) years progressive experience related to industrial/utility electrical or mechanical maintenance. Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the operations, maintenance, and repair of hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants and other facilities. Skills necessary include predictive and diagnostic evaluation of complex utility pump and power equipment using analog and digital test equipment. Also requires basic skills in installation and commissioning, utilizing predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to industrial/utility maintenance generally obtained through applicable training and experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Employees in this position will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations: • Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements (Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class C that allows you to drive during the course of your employment is required at time of application.) • MWD High Voltage Switching Certification • Crane Certification • Forklift Certification • Respirator Certification CLOSING 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. 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. 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). Closing Date/Time: Jun 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm PT