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Policies & Procedures

The OCWD Memorandum of Understanding/ Personnel Manual is now online.
  • MOU 7-1-11 to 6-30-13
  • Personnel Manual 7-1-11

  • Salary Schedule

    The salary schedules contain the various ranges of salary to which each classification at the District has been assigned.
    Updated July 1, 2011:
    Salary Schedule 11-22-2011




    Organizational Charts

    An overview of the District and departmental organizational charts are listed alphabetically. Click the links below to view.
  • Overview of the District
  • Alphabetical by Department

  • Job Classifications

    Positions are listed by title. Coming soon...a link to a list of the job classifications.
  • Alphabetical Listing of Job Classifications



  • Employment Requirements

    OCWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). OCWD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or participation in any protected class/activity.

    OCWD does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to employment, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. If you are disabled and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify us immediately. Questions or requests for additional information or accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for employment may be forwarded to the Human Resources Department at (714) 378-3210.

    Employment with Orange County Water District is contingent upon a pre-employment screening process that includes a background investigation containing criminal, education, DMV and Social Security Number verifications. Once an offer is made, the candidate will also be required to pass a physical examination and for DOT positions pass a drug test. Upon starting, candidates must also be able to provide documentation authorizing their legal right to work in the United States as per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

     



    Water Industry Training

    Students or others interested in a career in the water or wastewater industry may wish to explore the resources below to learn more about the education and qualifications necessary to enter this field.

    Recycled Water and wastewater operations personnel receive certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Office of Operator Certification. Certification varies from Grade I (lowest level) through Grade V (highest level). Receiving certification requires varying educational levels as well as increasing years of experience within the industry. Operators must pass comprehensive examinations to receive certification or to move to a higher level of certification.

    The following is not a complete list of available programs and informational websites but will serve as a starting point for persons exploring a career in the water industry.

    California Department of Public Health (formerly known as DHS) for drinking water operations:
    http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/DWopcert.aspx

    State Water Resource Control Board for Water Operations: www.swrcb.ca.gov/

    The CA Water Environment Association for laboratory, mechanical, instrumentation and other licenses as well as other water/wastewater resources.
    http://www.cwea.org

    Rancho Santiago College (Orange Campus) offers both an associate degree and certificate curriculum in Water Utility Science and Water Utility Technology. These programs cover the basic concepts in the operation of water treatment plants, controlling and monitoring water delivery systems, water quality control methods, etc. For more information, visit its Web site at Rancho Santiago College Water Utility Science Program.




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