Salary Range: $112,798.40 Annually
Deadline to apply is January 17, 2025.
Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yubawater/jobs/4770122/operator-trainee
Description
Do you seek an opportunity to work for an agency committed to the sustainable management of our water resources for flood risk reduction and reliable water supply, enabled through hydropower generation, in support of the environment and quality of life for our communities?
Are you excited to join a new and emerging team with growth anticipated in the next few years, supporting multiple divisions and departments of the Agency?
The Yuba Water Agency is recruiting for 1 Operator Trainee position within our Operations Division in the Power Systems Department. The position would report directly to the Operations Manager.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate possesses a genuine desire to serve the Yuba County community, exhibits curiosity to learn about the mission areas of the organization and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. The ideal candidate can operate all power plant generation and transmission, and water control equipment associated with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply, flood control, hydroelectric and recreation facilities and their various related components of the Yuba Water Agency’s facilities. The ideal candidate is skilled in problem solving can work independently and build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other agency employees, government entities, contract providers and the public using principles of good customer service.
Typical tasks include, but not limited to on a shift, operates all power plant generation and transmission equipment. Performs and directs switching in accordance with established Agency switching procedures. Works cooperatively with our Scheduling Coordinator to regulate the generation and water requirements as directed. Regulates irrigation, fish and flood water releases as required by the Agency in compliance with various regulatory requirements. Performs routine tests on automatic equipment and records all pertinent information of generation and water operations.
Education/Training
Education: Sufficient education and training to demonstrate aptitude to possess and /or learn the knowledge and abilities listed above. Must possess basic math skills, and completion of Algebra is preferred.
Experience: Experience in the field of power generation is preferred.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
Benefits
In addition to hosting employee engagement events throughout the year and offering excellent training and development opportunities to help you plan your short- and long-term career goals to advance in your career, the Agency offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:
- 2024 Health Insurance rates: 1-party is $901.61, 2-party is $1,803.22, and 3+party is $2,448.89 per month. Any premiums in excess of these amounts shall be paid by the employee.
- 2025 Health Insurance rates: 1-party is $991.78, 2-party is $1,983.56 and 3+party is $2,628.22 per month. Any premiums in excess of these amounts shall be paid by the employee.
- Dental: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
- Vision: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
- Vacation: Accrued at 12.6 hours per calendar month and increases with years of service
- Sick Leave: Accrued at 10 hours per calendar month
- Holidays: 12 official holidays per year
- Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2% @ 55 formula and the agency will pay 5% of the employee’s 7% contribution to CalPERS. For all others, subject to the provisions of AB340 with a 2%@ 62 formula
- Retiree health through the Agency upon completion of ten (10) years of service credit with the Agency and retirement from CalPERS. The Agency’s present contribution for each annuitant, including enrollment of his/her family members, is a maximum of $1,850 per month.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Agency Plans. The Agency will contribute 7.65% amount towards the plan.
- Life Insurance: $100,000
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with Agency contribution of $600/year for 2024
- Flexible Spending Medical / Dependent Care Accounts available with pre-tax payroll contributions
- Educational/training tuition reimbursement available
Special Instructions Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2025. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
The Yuba Water Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Agency not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Laken Schattner at (530) 701-8674 prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.
Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate must pass a thorough reference check, drug test, physical exam and background check.
Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
Recruitment Contact Phone: (530) 701-8674
Email:
[email protected]
