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.
District Engineer
Closing Date: Thursday, October 24, 2025.
The District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of District Engineer. This is an exempt, department director classification responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of Engineering Department to include: supervising and directing professional and technical staff in the design, engineering support services and construction of District facilities. Incumbent oversees plan checking, mapping and drafting, field surveys and right-of-way acquisitions. Aids executive management on a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department.
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Maintenance and Utility Worker I
Closing Date: Open until filled.
The District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the temporary position of Maintenance and Utility Worker I. Incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn and perform a variety of tasks involved in the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the District’s facilities. Incumbent may be trained to perform more routine duties as necessary.
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Please email your application (along with any supplemental information) to jobs@vcmwd.org.
For those interested in a water or wastewater career, here are links to some excellent education and training opportunities:
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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