Water Quality Technician III Go Back Company: Golden State Water Company Job Location: Southern California Salary Range:   $44,708 - $58,885 - 76,003 per year Job Category: Water Utility - Scientists Job Responsibilities: Performs complex tasks to ensure compliance with water quality and environmental regulations within the district. Initiates corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies. Updates and executes water quality monitoring plan and operation plan to ensure compliance of regulatory requirements and achieve district water quality objectives. Updates and executes System Flushing Program and Cross-connection Control Program. Maintains district databases that may include but not limited to: source water quality database, cross-connection control database, water quality compliant database, etc. Prepares reports for compliance purposes that may include but not limited to: DHS Annual Report, Consumer Confidence Report, Public Health Goal Report, etc. Researches technical documents and conducts water quality studies to achieve business objectives and goals. Conducts data analysis, summarizes data with tables and graphs, and prepares reports and/or presentations to explain causes and effects on water quality as required by Water Quality Engineer or management. Coordinates with other departments within the district to ensure water quality standards and goals are achieved. Performs other tasks as assigned. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is required. College Degree in engineering or science related field is highly desirable. College degree with two years of experience in related fields; Associate degree with five years of experience in related fields; or high school diploma with three years of Water Quality Technician II experience or with eight years combined experience performing complex work in the area of water quality and/or water supply. Possession of Master's degree in engineering or science related fields can substitute for two years of work experience. California DHS Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification preferred. California DHS Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification or equivalent State certification preferred. AWWA Cross-connection Control Program Specialist certification preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the compliance of drinking water regulations is highly desirable. Regulatory agency interaction experience is highly desirable. Good communication and writing skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Software including Word and Excel. Experience with Access is preferred. May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, typing, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, for extended periods of time. Additional Information Our most important asset is our employees. We offer a generous benefit package that includes: Defined pension Full-dollar matching on our 401K plan to 4.5% Medical, dental, vision Paid tuition and certification programs Development through various internal programs Application Deadline:  Open until filled Contact Information: Apply for these positions online at www.aswater.com. Click on Careers. Name: Golden State Water Company E-mail: Phone: Fax: Address: Company Web address:  www.aswater.com