Water Conservation Specialist jobs in Vancouver, WA

We are looking for our next Water Quality Specialist to join our team at Tualatin Valley Water District!

The Position: 

In this position, you’ll play a direct role in furthering key initiatives and critical infrastructure projects by engaging with many of our approximately 226,950 customers. As a Water Quality Specialist, you will use your expertise to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive District-wide Water Quality program that adheres to Federal, State and District requirements and regulations. Perform technical program work related to water quality sampling and inspections. Assist with data collection, analysis and interpretation, internal research projects and support for assigned programs. To view the job description please click here.

TVWD Culture:

We believe a diverse workforce and inclusive environment adds quality and perspective to our service delivery. We strive to develop and maintain a diverse workforce that values and embraces change and innovation as we adjust our strategies to meet the needs of our customers and employees. Those changes can be difficult, and we are committed to leaning into tough conversations and learning from each other along the way. We’re working on a lot of exciting, transformative projects with our Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP), Customer Information System (CIS), integrating our new mission/vision/values, and developing our diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) strategy. Our already hard-working employees are navigating these projects and we’re becoming a stronger team as we manage through this organizational evolution. The culture at TVWD is developing with more transparency and openness with one another through effective communication, respect, trust, support, collaboration, investment in employees, creativity, and innovation. It’s a great time to join TVWD!

Our Water Resources Team Culture:

The Water Resources Team is a dynamic, high-functioning group within TVWD’s Engineering and Operations Department. We work collaboratively with each other and with teams from across TVWD, WWSP, and our regional partners. The Water Resources Team oversees various water quality monitoring programs, protects our community through innovative backflow prevention programs, and guides near-term and long-term planning related to water rights and supply management. We prioritize daily communications as a team, value being leaders in our respective fields, and above all else, like to have fun while were doing it!

Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

We’re looking for someone with the following experience, skills, and traits to join our team:

• A fundamental understanding of drinking water quality monitoring and water system operations. 
• Skilled in field data collection, quality control, and end user data management. 
• The desire to be in the field during any type of weather while visiting locations across the region.
• Ability to effectively communicate detailed water quality information to a variety of audiences, including partners, staff, and customers. 
• Commitment to TVWD’s core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Equity.
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to collaborate as an effective team member.

It is widely stated, and supported by studies, that candidates are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. Our recruitment goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role; we encourage people with non-traditional skillsets and experience to apply, even if you don’t have experience with every job function listed on the job description.  

Compensation/Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $67,780.40-$101,816.00 per year depending on experience.

TVWD is proud to offer a valuable benefits package including: 

• Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 
• Low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday leave 
• Twelve weeks of fully paid family/medical/safe leave (Yes, it’s true!) 
• Work schedules that allow for every other Friday off 
• Other flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid options 
• 3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs 
• Free Tri-Met pass 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program

Please reach out to HR@tvwd.org with questions regarding our benefits package.

Recruitment Process:

Please upload your cover letter and resume. The recruitment will close at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15th. 

We anticipate the following dates for interviews, which are subject to change depending on applications received:

1. Phone interview: Tuesday, May 28th
2. In-person panel interview: Wednesday, June 5th

The selected candidate would ideally begin their duties in late June.

Additional Information:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistance listening device, etc.) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division 

We are proud to hire veterans.

If you qualify for veterans’ preference, please attach a copy of your DD-214 (certificate of release or discharge from active duty). If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.

TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.