About Citrus Heights Water District
CHWD is the water provider to approximately 70,000 people in portions of Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Carmichael, and Roseville, California. The CHWD service area consists of 12.8 square miles of service lines with over 20,300 water service connections. 40 dedicated employees operate and maintain the water system, ensuring high-quality water, and providing great customer service.
The District operates under a governing body of three elected members on a Board of Directors with an appointed General Manager.
Description
The Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) is hiring a Management Analyst/Senior Management Analyst in our Operations Department.
THE POSITION
The individual hired into this role will provide professional and technical assistance in the development, administration, evaluation, and implementation of District programs; support policy and procedure formulation; conduct research and data analysis; monitor program operations; and prepare reports and provide recommendations. This position will also assist with budget preparation and analysis and perform a variety of complex analytical work to support organizational effectiveness, financial planning, and service delivery.
Ideal Candidate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Be detail oriented and analytical with the ability to compile and discern financial or statistical information to recommend new or enhanced programs, project proposals, or policy guidelines.
- Be proficient in techniques used in program development, administration, and dissemination of communications.
- Understand principles and practices of budget development and monitoring.
- Have experience monitoring and tracking requests for proposals, agreements, and contracts, including contract administration, insurance compliance, management, and coordination.
- Demonstrate engaging written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to understand and speak to the concerns of others.
- Be Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of research, writing, editing, and preparing a variety of informational publications including business letters and emails, reports, presentations, bulletins, and other materials.
- Have expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, which includes modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management applications, and virtual meeting platforms.
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Benefits
The position will be filled at either the Management Analyst or Senior Management Analyst classification in the Management Services Series, dependent upon candidate qualifications. The annual salary ranges for each classification are as follows:
- Management Analyst (FLSA Non-Exempt): $91,062.40 - $122,990.40
- Senior Management Analyst (FLSA Exempt): $100,193.60 - $135,283.20
These salary ranges are anticipated to be adjusted by 3% in January 2026, pending the CHWD Board of Directors' approval for the proposed Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA).
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
This recruitment will be open until filled with a first review of materials on October 9, 2025. Applications will be reviewed weekly following the first review.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a resume and cover letter to hr@chwd.org
Materials must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the minimum qualifications.
All statements made on the resume and any accompanying materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from the eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
Appraisal Process –(Pass/Fail) - All submitted materials will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications. This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.
Interview Process – Candidates who most closely meet the qualifications will be invited to a phone or virtual screening and/or in-person interview.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources at 916-725-6873.
Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise CHWD by emailing hr@chwd.org.