Salary : $85,617.17 - $114,999.04 Annually
Location : 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino CA 91708, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division\Department: Facilities & Water System Programs Unit
Unit\Section: Groundwater Recharge Section
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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 indicators-such as flow rates, water levels, sample integrity, and equipment performance-to support accurate reporting, permit compliance, and operational effectiveness.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
There is one (1) vacancy in the Facilities and Water Systems Program Unit.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.

Salary Range:
Water Systems Technician I GU 174 ($41.1621 - $50.1520 Hourly)
Water Systems Technician II GU 176 ($45.3770 - $55.2880 Hourly)
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Probationary Period: 12 Months

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. A second round of interviews may also be conducted. Communications regarding this recruitment will be sent by email, and candidates will need to monitor their inbox/spam/junk email folder regularly to ensure they do not miss any relevant communication.
Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire or during the course of employment. All applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Retirement
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):
An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date) will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members (PEPRA) will be required to pay half of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522.30(c)) currently 6.75% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, or a current member of another California public retirement system, who is hired on or after January 1, 2012, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation. Classic members shall contribute 7% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

Social Security/Medicare:
Along with CalPERS retirement, the Agency also participates in Social Security and Medicare. The Agency pays 7.65% on your behalf (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare), and the employee pays 7.65% via payroll taxes.

Medical
The Agency shall make a maximum monthly contribution towards the cost of his/her health insurance as follows:
Agency Medical Contribution
Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with a signed Completion of a Health Benefit Opt Out and Attestation Form. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment* equal to the monthly rate. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

*Note: Per applicable MOU/Personnel Manuals, an employee must be in a paid status for a minimum of sixty (60) hours per pay period to receive the difference between the monthly insurance allotment and the actual cost of his/her health, dental, vision and/or life insurance benefits.

Dental and Vision Insurance
The Agency offers two dental plans - Delta Dental (PPO) and Western Dental (DPO). Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance is offered through Lincoln Financial Group. Executive Management employees are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000. Unrepresented Management employees are provided with an Agency paid $90,000 Life and AD&D policy. Unrepresented non-management, and members of the Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional, General, or Operators' Unit are provided an Agency paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. Enrollment into a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is required and paid by the employee. Employees may purchase dependent life, for their spouse and/or eligible child(ren), or additional Life and AD&D coverage for themselves up to $500,000. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Employee Assistance Program
Agency employees are provided access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides 24/7 assistance needed to help resolve life's challenges.
Disability Insurance
Short-term disability is available through California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and the employee pays 1.2% via payroll taxes that may be adjusted per calendar year. Employees covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. Employees are insured by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from illness, injury, or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Supplemental Benefits
Effective the first of the month following date of hi