CONTACT US Address: 29300 Valley Center Rd Valley Center, CA 92082 Phone: (760) 735-4500 Fax: (760) 749-6478
Address: 29300 Valley Center Rd Valley Center, CA 92082
Phone: (760) 735-4500 Fax: (760) 749-6478
Thank you for your interest in employment with Valley Center Municipal Water District.
The District serves agricultural, residential, and commercial customers in the beautiful town of Valley Center, located northeast of Escondido in northern San Diego County. Approximately 24,000 people live within the District. The District covers 100 square miles of which approximately 59% receives water services.
The District provides a highly desirable, comprehensive employee benefits package. Post-offer physical, drug screening, background investigation and acceptable proof of right to work is required. Application packets are available on-line or at the District Office at 29300 Valley Center Road from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Friday.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Valley Center Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, military or veteran status, citizenship status, medical condition, and/or national origin.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office in advance and request such an accommodation that he/she needs to perform the job. A reasonable accommodation will be made available whenever possible.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this bulletin does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of employment. The provisions contained in this bulletin are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Valley Center Municipal Water District. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a preplacement physical examination, clearance by a pre-employment background check, and verifying his/her right to be legally employed in the United States.
Recruitment Process
To apply, follow the Apply Now link in the job announcement. Applications must be received by the deadline posted in the announcement. Further selection exams may include an oral interview, written exercise or test, practical exam, or any combination thereof. Some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.
Opening Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Administrative Assistant I, II or III. Under immediate supervision, incumbents in the Administrative Assistant I position perform a variety of routine to difficult clerical and administrative support duties which may include but are not limited to customer service, typing, word processing, record keeping, and filing. The Administrative Assistant II is the experienced, journey level class in the series, distinguished from the lower classification by the relative independence with which duties are performed. Incumbents perform a greater diversity of specialized assignments requiring the application of terminology, policies, practices, and procedures. Administrative Assistant III is the advanced-level class in the series, distinguished from the lower classifications by the relative independence with which duties are performed. It is distinguished from the Administrative Assistant I/II classes, which perform primarily receptionist, clerical, customer service, and office support duties. Incumbents are fully competent and perform the full range of high-level administrative activities in support of a department to include: conducting research, maintaining and updating policy manuals; typing and preparing correspondence; preparing reports; technical documents; assigning and monitoring work of lower level staff. In addition to general clerical and administrative skills, incumbents in this class will have demonstrated Department specific skills related to the department in which they work, and may provide direction to other support staff.
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The District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Electrical Technician I, Electrical Technician II or Electrician. Under general supervision of the Pumps and Motors Supervisor, incumbents in the Electrical Technician I position perform a variety of entry level duties. They are responsible for assisting senior personnel and perform routine activities while acquiring the knowledge and skills to perform higher-level work related to installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic components. The Electrical Technician II is the journey level class. Incumbents are fully competent in 120-volt electrical work and are expected to perform basic journey level duties including installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic components at Water and Wastewater facilities. Incumbents may work a varied work week, different shifts, stand duty and must be able to respond to emergencies as deemed necessary by the District. Incumbents in the Electrician position perform the full range and the most complex duties related to designing, installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems and components. Incumbents are lead workers and may serve as a crew leader.
Opening Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Valley Center Municipal Water District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of GIS/Mapping Technician or GIS Analyst. Under general lead of the Senior GIS Analyst, incumbents perform technical Geographic Information System (GIS) work in support of the District’s operational and asset management functions and provide professional level project management for a variety of capital improvement and developer funded projects. The position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the District’s GIS data and providing mapping and GIS application support services to District staff. The GIS/Mapping Technician classification is a technical level GIS position responsible for entry to journey level GIS duties performed primarily in an office environment. Incumbents create, edit, and maintain spatial and tabular data; interpret engineering and utility records; prepare cartographic products. The GIS Analyst classification is a professional level GIS position responsible for advanced technical and programmatic duties performed primarily in an office environment. Incumbents oversee GIS-related components of capital improvement and developer funded projects; administer and enhance the District’s enterprise GIS systems and applications; establish data standards and quality control procedures; oversee the work of applicable technical staff, consultants, and contractors; and provide strategic and technical support to District departments. Incumbents may perform technical GIS duties consistent with lower-level classifications as operational needs require. Field work may be performed periodically to support data validation or special projects.
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Please email your application (along with any supplemental information) to jobs@vcmwd.org.
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At Valley Center Municipal Water District, we pride ourselves in doing the right thing. We place a high emphasis on organization values, including:
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