Career Opportunities
Hawaii Rural Water Association
Please send your resume to hrwaoffice@hawaiirwa.org or call us at 808.315.8925.
All positions will remain open until filled.
The HRWA is an EOE and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
All positions will remain open until filled.
The HRWA is an EOE and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
INSTRUCTORS WANTED:
If you enjoy the field of water and wastewater and would like to contribute to the continuing education and training of our valuable operators here in Hawai'i, contact the HRWA. We are always looking for instructors to add to the learning experience.
If you enjoy the field of water and wastewater and would like to contribute to the continuing education and training of our valuable operators here in Hawai'i, contact the HRWA. We are always looking for instructors to add to the learning experience.
Water Circuit Rider:
Hawaii Rural Water Association, a non-profit association, EOE, is seeking a Full-Time Drinking Water Circuit Rider for our USDA-RD Circuit Rider Program. Our drinking water specialists provide on-site technical assistance in operations, maintenance, management, security, finances, loan application, and health and environmental issues to public water systems serving populations under 10,000.
The primary goal of our drinking water circuit riders is to assist small, rural, and economically challenged communities with on-site, hands-on, activity-based training, where participants take ownership in learning how to resolve their current and future problems.
This position travels throughout the State of Hawaii and the Western Pacific. This position works closely with the USDA and the State DOH-Safe Drinking Water Branch.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $65k-$70k depending on experience and qualifications—medical, dental, and vision paid for employee plus partial for dependents insurance benefits. Ten (10) paid holidays, four (4) personal days, accrued sick leave, vacation, and 401k participation after one year.
Minimum Requirements
Please send your resume to juanita@hawaiirwa.org. This position closes on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Hawaii Rural Water Association, a non-profit association, EOE, is seeking a Full-Time Drinking Water Circuit Rider for our USDA-RD Circuit Rider Program. Our drinking water specialists provide on-site technical assistance in operations, maintenance, management, security, finances, loan application, and health and environmental issues to public water systems serving populations under 10,000.
The primary goal of our drinking water circuit riders is to assist small, rural, and economically challenged communities with on-site, hands-on, activity-based training, where participants take ownership in learning how to resolve their current and future problems.
This position travels throughout the State of Hawaii and the Western Pacific. This position works closely with the USDA and the State DOH-Safe Drinking Water Branch.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $65k-$70k depending on experience and qualifications—medical, dental, and vision paid for employee plus partial for dependents insurance benefits. Ten (10) paid holidays, four (4) personal days, accrued sick leave, vacation, and 401k participation after one year.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Multi-year work experience (preferably a minimum of 5 years) in operating and/or managing a rural or community water system.
- Minimum certification in the State of Hawaii of DSO 1-4, WTPO 1-4.
- Applicant must have reliable transportation and a valid State driver’s license (with proper insurance coverage).
- Must be able to travel frequently and/or for extended periods.
- Strong background demonstrating a well-rounded technical knowledge of the operations, maintenance, and system needs and methods of meeting those needs for rural and small water systems.
- Prior working experience demonstrating the ability to identify, locate, and explain water problems to field personnel and decision-makers.
- Must have strong skills in customer service, detail-oriented, prioritizing work, meeting multiple deadlines, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, project management, and written communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and proficient in word processing, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing applications.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to deal with issues from external and internal customers.
Please send your resume to juanita@hawaiirwa.org. This position closes on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Water Quality Action Specialist:
Hawaii Rural Water Association, a non-profit association, EOE, is seeking a Full-Time Water Quality Action Specialist (WQAS) for our EPA Wastewater Training and Technical Assistance program. Our WQAS provide on-site training and technical assistance to wastewater system personnel that serves low-income, disadvantaged, rural, and tribal community public wastewater utilities serving populations under 10,000 to achieve and maintain compliance with the CWA and NPDES regulations. WQAS also develops community-driven wastewater solutions projects that include Community Wastewater Assessment Reports.
The primary goal of the WQAS is to provide innovative compliance assistance to small wastewater systems through one-on-one training of operators and stakeholders, in-the-field technical assistance, spearheading large asset management projects, connecting systems to funding opportunities and guiding them through the application process.
This position travels throughout the State of Hawaii and works closely with the EPA and the State DOH-Wastewater Branch.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $65k-$70k depending on experience and qualifications—medical, dental, and vision paid for employee plus partial for dependents insurance benefits. Ten (10) paid holidays, four (4) personal days, accrued sick leave, vacation, and 401k participation after one year.
Minimum Requirements
Please send your resume to juanita@hawaiirwa.org. This position closes on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Hawaii Rural Water Association, a non-profit association, EOE, is seeking a Full-Time Water Quality Action Specialist (WQAS) for our EPA Wastewater Training and Technical Assistance program. Our WQAS provide on-site training and technical assistance to wastewater system personnel that serves low-income, disadvantaged, rural, and tribal community public wastewater utilities serving populations under 10,000 to achieve and maintain compliance with the CWA and NPDES regulations. WQAS also develops community-driven wastewater solutions projects that include Community Wastewater Assessment Reports.
The primary goal of the WQAS is to provide innovative compliance assistance to small wastewater systems through one-on-one training of operators and stakeholders, in-the-field technical assistance, spearheading large asset management projects, connecting systems to funding opportunities and guiding them through the application process.
This position travels throughout the State of Hawaii and works closely with the EPA and the State DOH-Wastewater Branch.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $65k-$70k depending on experience and qualifications—medical, dental, and vision paid for employee plus partial for dependents insurance benefits. Ten (10) paid holidays, four (4) personal days, accrued sick leave, vacation, and 401k participation after one year.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Multi-year work experience (preferably a minimum of 5 years) in operating and/or managing a rural or community wastewater system.
- Minimum certification in the State of Hawaii of WWTPO (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator) Grade 1-4.
- Applicant must have reliable transportation and a valid State driver’s license (with proper insurance coverage).
- Must be able to travel frequently and/or for extended periods.
- Strong background demonstrating a well-rounded technical knowledge of the operations, maintenance, and system needs and methods of meeting those needs for rural and small wastewater systems.
- Prior working experience demonstrating the ability to identify, locate, and explain water problems to field personnel and decision-makers.
- Must have strong skills in customer service, detail-oriented, prioritizing work, meeting multiple deadlines, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, project management, and written communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and proficient in word processing, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing applications.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to deal with issues from external and internal customers.
Please send your resume to juanita@hawaiirwa.org. This position closes on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Hawaii Water Service
KEAUHOU
Job Description:
The Utility Worker (Wastewater) is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all wastewater system lines and equipment, including pumps, meters, meter boxes, valves, and services; collects samples; responds to and resolves customer inquiries regarding service, repairs, or billing issues; performs general maintenance of grounds and facilities. This position is located in Keauhou, Hawaii (Big Island).
KUKIO
Job Description:
The Utility Worker is responsible for field operations and maintenance work and performs relief work under various classifications in the water and wastewater field. The work is performed under direct supervision and also requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. This position is located at Kukio in North Kona, HI.
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Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00
Deadline to submit resume: open until filled
Interested applicants should apply at: https://calwatergroup.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CWSG
Job Description:
The Utility Worker (Wastewater) is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all wastewater system lines and equipment, including pumps, meters, meter boxes, valves, and services; collects samples; responds to and resolves customer inquiries regarding service, repairs, or billing issues; performs general maintenance of grounds and facilities. This position is located in Keauhou, Hawaii (Big Island).
KUKIO
Job Description:
The Utility Worker is responsible for field operations and maintenance work and performs relief work under various classifications in the water and wastewater field. The work is performed under direct supervision and also requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. This position is located at Kukio in North Kona, HI.
Click here for the full vacancy announcement
Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00
Deadline to submit resume: open until filled
Interested applicants should apply at: https://calwatergroup.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CWSG