Employment

CCWA offers a great working atmosphere and a well rounded benefit package for eligible employees that includes a cafeteria plan offering employer paid medical, dental and vision care, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation accruals beginning with 10 days per year and increasing at stages with years of service, and 12 sick days accrued per year.

All probationary and regular employees are also enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit pension plan. CCWA also provides a matching contribution to 457(b) retirement plans.  CCWA does not participate in full social security, but does participate in Medicare.

CCWA is currently seeking candidates for the following position: 

• Water Treatment Plant Operator

The Salary Range for this position is $93,871 to $114,523 per year DOQ.  For a full job description, please click here.

This position will remain open until filled.  Initial review of applications is expected to take place August 16, 2024.

To apply for a position, please complete a CCWA employment application and submit via email to Lisa Watkins at LFW@ccwa.com or via regular mail to:  Central Coast Water Authority, 255 Industrial Way, Buellton, CA   93427. 

For more information  contact Lisa Watkins, LFW@ccwa.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity - CCWA supports equal employment opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CCWA also makes reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for employees who have a physical or mental disability. Finally, CCWA prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the basis listed above. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.