Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States.  We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California.  Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects are completed in accordance with the Golden State Water Company approved Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Drawings and Approved Material Guidelines List.
• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects assigned to you are properly inspected.
• Coordinates with Golden State Water Company Departments, including Capital Program Management, Engineering Design Center, Operations, and Environmental Quality to ensure proper coordination between the stakeholders is achieved throughout construction and prior to placing new improvements into service.
• Manages Contract Inspectors to ensure that all construction is properly inspected.
• Compiles As-built drawings, and prepares Closing packages.
• Prepares Daily Inspection Reports including Chlorination reports, observes waterline pressure tests, collects and files materials tickets and compaction tests, tracks contractors time (labor, equipment, and materials) and measures and records depth and location of water facilities, trench backfill, and paving.
• Performs “Field Checks” on all preliminary plans to assure completeness of plan and identify potential conflicts and/or provide input to more cost effectively complete construction.
• Interfaces with local authority to ensure that the design and construction is in accordance with the City’s or County’s standard plans and permit requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of Service surveys
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under general supervision.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related inspection experience or five years water system operation experience
• DDW Grade II Water Distribution certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively work in a MS Windows environment, including an ability to work with network folders, and the ability to effectively utilize MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and water system maps.
• Construction Management certificate/coursework preferred.
• Construction Law coursework preferred.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.  Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents.  We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year.  To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.  Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.    Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.