The water workforce offers a variety of career paths that require different levels of training and education from high school graduates, to PhDs, to veterans. No matter your background, there is opportunity for everyone to join the water workforce. 

Here is a list of some water jobs:

  • Accounting/finance
  • Communication & public outreach
  • Construction
  • Customer service
  • Environmental services
  • Engineering
  • Government affairs
  • Human resources
  • Information technology

This month we are highlighting accounting or finance jobs. Employees in this field are responsible for a variety of accounting tasks to ensure the district’s financial stability and transparency.

Essential job functions in the finance department include: 

  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Budgets
  • Audits
  • Financial analysis
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing 
  • Vendor contracts 
  • Financial reporting

Learn more about local careers in water, here.