The Cambria Community Services District is currently accepting applications for the Administrative Technician II—Support to Utilities Department Manager position. This recruitment is open until the district's needs are met. Apply immediately for first consideration.

About the Position

Under the direction of the Utilities Department Manager or their designee, handles a variety of duties that require a general understanding of the policies, procedures, and services of the District. Assists in supporting the District’s capital improvement projects, water and wastewater operations, contracting, reports, grants administration, development/remodeling permits, water conservation, and wastewater data/service allocations that are typically linked to specific parcels and customers. Assists with processing permits, conducting supporting research, and management of assigned projects. This is a position within the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) employee group. 

To review the Administrative Technician II class specification and position description, please click the links below.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.  
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  
• Performs special research projects or other administrative tasks as assigned.  
• Organizes and files documents associated with specific projects and District operations.  
• Utilizes databases and other computer programs to collect, organize, and display data.
• Maintenance of parcel data within the District’s customer information system (CIS) and other databases, which would include EDU allocations, wait list positions, various water & wastewater connection permits, commitment lists, installed conservation measures, grandfathered meters, active and inactive services, as well as related coordination with County-maintained data.  
• Maintenance of parcel hard files, including assistance with the scanning of stored documents into the District’s digital records repository.  
• Processing intent to serve letters, will serve letters, conservation demand off-set letters,  position assignments and transfers, and voluntary lot mergers; which would include coordination with County Planning and Building, as well as the District’s Administration and Fire Departments.  
• Processing conservation retrofit applications and coordinating CCSD inspections;  maintenance of conservation demand off-set points bank.  Responding to inquiries regarding District requirements and policies and providing information on proper water use and effective water conservation techniques.  
• Collecting and interpreting data relating to water conservation and assisting with report preparation and recommendations for action.  
• Contracting assistance on District projects, including document management, supporting permit applications, requests for proposals and contracts for professional consulting services, as well as informal and formal bidding of construction projects.  
• Performing research and administrative and word processing support in the development of engineering and utilities reports.  
• Performing research necessary to coordinate with property owners and their agents, on questions pertaining to potential sales, changes of use, and transferring of capacity rights.  
• Assisting with administration of GIS and asset management programs.  
• All other duties as assigned.  

Education & Experience Guidelines

Education/Training: 

High school diploma or equivalent. Additional specialized or college-level course work in secretarial science, office procedures, business administration, or a related field is desirable.  

Experience:

• Three years of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial, and office administrative support experience including two years of experience at a level comparable to an Administrative Technician I.  
• Valid California Class C driver’s license. Must maintain satisfactory DMV record and ability to maintain insurability.

Benefits

• $53,382 to $64,886 annually
• 11 standard paid holidays per year
• 3.08 hours biweekly (120 hrs/yr) of paid vacation
• 3.70 hours biweekly (96 hrs/yr) of sick leave
• Regular employees, after completion of their probationary period, shall be eligible for the Health Care Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees receive a credit of $1300 each January 1.
• The district pays 85% of the health premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost plan available to district employees offered through CalPERS.
• The district pays 85% of the dental premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest-cost plan.
• A Group Life Insurance Plan will be provided with a $25,000 life insurance policy, a $1,000 policy for each employee's spouse, and a $1,000 policy for each employee dependent under the age of 21.
• CalPERS 3% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired prior to October 1, 2012, including single highest year computation and credit for unused sick leave; 2% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired on or after October 1, 2012 up through December 31, 2012, including the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision; covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. Employee pays 100% of the CalPERS employee contribution.
• The district provides a Deferred Compensation 457 matching monthly contribution of $25.

Application Process

Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume, and proof of minimum qualifications. All applicants will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training, and education as submitted will move forward in the hiring process. The candidate who has successfully completed all prior phases of the hiring process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.