Water Systems Technician I/II (DOQ)

The Position

The Opportunity: Are you interested in a hands-on, mission-driven career supporting the region's water quality and groundwater sustainability? The Agency is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Water Systems Technician I/II. In this vital role, you will help protect our community's water resources by coordinating and conducting comprehensive water sampling programs across wells, pipelines, streams, and recharge basins.

As part of a highly skilled field and technical team, you will ensure compliance with Agency permits and regulatory programs by collecting, preserving, and documenting groundwater, surface water, and recycled water samples. You'll operate, maintain, and calibrate specialized field equipment; support well and pump operations; and provide accurate data that informs critical water quality decisions. Technicians at the II level perform advanced sampling, interpret and analyze data, develop technical documentation, and help ensure the reliability of multiple compliance programs. Whether you are beginning your career in water science or bringing seasoned field experience, this position offers the opportunity to serve your community, develop deep technical expertise, and contribute directly to the protection of our most essential resource.

Education, Training, and Experience:

A combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Water Systems Technician I Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and one year of experience in water sampling, field science, or a related environmental or technical field.
• Water Systems Technician II In addition to the above, two years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Water Systems Technician I, including regulatory water quality sampling, groundwater recharge operations, SCADA-based data analysis, and infrastructure maintenance.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification is preferred. Within thirty (30) calendar days of hire, promotion, or advancement and during the course of employment, obtain and maintain the following certification: IEUA internal training on hazardous waste handling and reporting. OSHA-compliant Confined Space Entry training through the IEUA Safety Program. Within sixty (60) calendars days of hire, promotion, or advancement and during the course of employment, obtain and annually maintain the following training: Regional Water Quality Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) training. Within twelve (12) months of hire, promotion, or advancement and during the course of employment, obtain and maintain internal annual IEUA safety tailgate training: CPR and First Aid certification through the IEUA First Aid Program.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to follow established safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE, traffic control protocols, confined space entry requirements, and safe practices for handling sampling equipment and compressed gases.

Strong understanding of water sampling principles, field methods, and the purpose and function of wells, pipelines, recharge basins, and related monitoring equipment to ensure accurate data collection and regulatory compliance.

Skilled in identifying and resolving field equipment and sampling issues by using SCADA data, field measurements, diagnostic tools, and established troubleshooting techniques to maintain reliable sampling operations.

Knowledge of how sampling activities, well operations, and recharge/discharge conditions affect upstream and downstream system performance, including the ability to recognize impacts on water quality, workflows, and compliance requirements.

Experienced in monitoring, interpreting, and validating key field and water quality indicatorssuch as flow rates, water levels, sample integrity, and equipment performanceto support accurate reporting, permit compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

The Agency offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit and employment type. This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.