Employment
Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Human Resources department provides a full range of services to employees and the public, including employee and labor relations, employee benefits and compensation, general manager and board compensation, recruitment and selection, safety and risk management, policy development, filing officer duties, records and contracts, and training.
It is and shall be the continuing policy of OMWD that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, gender expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, age, marital status, registered domestic partner status, or any other legally protected status as defined in California Family Code, Section 297.
OMWD does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and also maintains a Title VI Compliance program by way of its Administrative and Ethics Code, Article 20. If you are disabled and need an accommodation to participate in the testing and interview process, please notify us immediately. If you have questions or requests for additional information or accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for employment, please contact Human Resources.
For more information about employment at OMWD, please see below:
- Current Job Opportunities
- Employment FAQ
- Organizational Chart
- Job Descriptions
- NIMS Resolution
- Safety Resolution
OMWD has been named one of San Diego’s “Top Workplaces” by the San Diego Union-Tribune. The recognition is provided to those San Diego County employers best demonstrating workplace excellence based on anonymous surveys completed by employees. Here is what employees have to say on why they love working for OMWD:
- “Amazing people who work hard, and because of that, bond and create a family.”
- “My job is an essential service for the community. The job is challenging and personally rewarding.”
- “I make a difference in the community every day.”
- “I know that the employees around me would provide assistance without question. Every employee that I talk to belongs here based on character and competence. Everyone is really good at their job.”
- “It’s rewarding and I love the team spirit. I’m proud to be part of a team that leads by example.”
For information about preparing for a career in the water industry, please visit the below local water-related training and educational programs:
- SDCWA Internship Program
- Palomar College–Water and Wastewater Technology Program
- Cuyamaca College–Water and Wastewater Technology Program
- Mira Costa College–Community Education and Workforce Development
For information about how to become a certified water treatment or water distribution operator in California, please visit the below program:
- State Water Resources Control Board–Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution System Operators–DWOCP
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