MRWPCA Employment Opportunities

The Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open positions are posted below. If there are none at present, please check back regularly.

You may also call the Job Opportunity Hotline at (831) 645-4645 or email Leara Ventura (select "Employment & Human Resources from the menu on the Contacts & Map page).

Download or print the MRWPCA Employment Application as a Word document or PDF file.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, II, or III

$4,410–6,515/mo.

The  Agency is seeking a candidate to fill an Operator I, II, or III position.  Duties include but are not limited to:

Grade III Operator:

• Control chemical feed rates and monitor filters.
• Diagnose operating problems and take corrective action.
• Possession of Grade III operator certificate.
  

Grade I & II:

• Take instrument readings, record data, and collect samples for analysis.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, tools, and related equipment.
• Capable of obtaining a class B license
• Must be able to obtain SWRCB Grade III operator certification within 18 months.

HS grad, available to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.  MRWPCA provides an excellent benefit & compensation package and working conditions.  Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license.

For more information, call the Employment Opportunity Hotline at (831) 645-4645. An Agency application is required.  Resumes not accepted in lieu of application.

Position closes 5pm, 05/12/2008.

EOE.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Internships are available to full-time college students (taking 12 or more units), and limited to no more than 20 hours per week during regular Fall/Spring semesters or quarters. Additional hours may be offered during semester or quarter breaks. Flexible scheduling will be available. Driving an agency vehicle may be necessary to perform the job duties, therefore, the applicant will need to be insurable and have a valid California driver's license. All potential Interns will be required to complete an Agency application and participate in an interview prior to hiring. If you have any questions or would like an application or more information, please contact Jean Premutati, Human Resources Officer at (831) 645-4603.

LABORATORY INTERN

$12.00/hour

The MRWPCA Laboratory Division is seeking a temporary intern to perform a variety of tasks both in the Lab and possibly in the field. Listed below are the duties to be performed:

Laboratory:

• Willingness to wash laboratory glassware, including beakers, flasks, sample bottles, and sample collection carboys and test tubes.
• Accept direction from a Laboratory Supervisor, Lab Analyst and Lab Technician.
• Learn to prepare wastewater samples for analysis.
• Interested in learning water and wastewater laboratory practices, such as data entry, sample collection, bacteriologic media preparation.

Field Work:

• Assist in various Laboratory staff in sampling procedures.

Ideally, the intern position should be filled by a full time student (12 units or more)that can devote approximately 20 hours a week. Flexible scheduling will be available.

The Laboratory Division staff would like to interview any candidates that are interested in this position prior to hiring. This position is available immediately. If you have any questions or would like an application or more information, please contact Leara Ventura at (831) 645-4650.

Position is opened until filled.  EOE