Employment Opportunities

Assistant Business Manager

This position is responsible for assisting the Authority’s Business Manager in financial transactions and human resources management, and in that capacity serves an ancillary / back-up management role. The position reports to the Business Manager.

  • Coordinate water system billing process with Operations and Business Managers. Enter meter readings into utility billing program both daily and quarterly. Maintain auto reading metering hardware and software.
  • Serve as back-up Business Manager and Customer Service Representative, as needed.
  • Coordination with Operations Manager for all billing related functions including implementation of the Authority’s meter replacement program.
  • Assist Business Manager and Customer Service Representative in management of the Authority’s Meter Upgrade and Replacement Program and implementation of Advance Metering Infrastructure.
  • Assist Business Manager in implementation and management of the Authority’s mass notification system.
  • Assist Business Manager in receipt of, coding, and processing of all bills, & invoices; printing of checks, making online payments, and managing QuickBooks financial transaction records.
  • Verify the depositing and withdrawal of funds daily / monthly, as required.
  • Assist in annual financial audits.
  • Assist in preparation of financial reports, bills payable and other financial data for monthly Board meetings.
  • Assisting Business Manager with updating health insurance coverage and other employee benefits.
  • Assist Business Manager in reconciling bank statements on a monthly basis.
  • Assist Business Manager with human resources management, including state and federal reporting requirements.
  • Attend Authority Board work session and monthly meetings when required.
  • Assist Administrative Assistant and Business Manager in management of the Authority’s website and social media.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Typical Education & Skills:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience with payroll management. use of QuickBooks (billing – business software), Web Based Applications, Microsoft Office 365.
  • Experience working for a utility / similar business operation.
  • Ability to research, interpret, explain, develop and correctly apply policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with others.
  • Developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Developed time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Valid PA driver’s license.

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Water Operator

Full-Time Operator – A Water System Operator performs skilled, technical type tasks, necessary for the daily operation and maintenance of the water system. An Operator must be progressing in full water system certification by the PA DEP, and is entrusted with ensuring compliance environmental and public health regulatory compliance.  An Operator reports to the Operations Supervisor, with senior oversight by the Operations Manager. The position requires moderate to heavy physical labor, in cold, hot, wet, indoor & outdoor environments. The selected applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s License and will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within 24 months of the date of hire. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to lift 50-pound equipment without assistance. The position requires rotational shiftwork that includes weekends and responding to emergency calls at night, weekends, and holidays.

Desired experience and qualifications for applicants:

  • High school graduate, or General Educational Development certificate.
  • Five years of work experience in water treatment.
  • Current Class B DEP water system certification and possession of Subclassifications 7 (Corrosion Control) and 8 (Chemical Addition).
  • Additional Subclassification certifications will be viewed positively.

Operator in Training

Full-Time Operator-in-Training – A Water System Operator in Training (OIT) performs semi-skilled, technical type tasks, necessary for the daily operation and maintenance of the water system. An OIT must be progressing in water system certification by the PA DEP, and is entrusted with ensuring compliance environmental and public health regulatory compliance with a licensed and fully certified Operator.  An OIT works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, with senior oversight by the Operations Manager. The position requires moderate to heavy physical labor, in cold, hot, wet, indoor & outdoor environments. The selected applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s License and will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within 24 months of the date of hire. The position requires rotational shiftwork that includes weekends and responding to emergency calls at night, weekends, and holidays.

Desired experience and qualifications for applicants:

  • High school graduate, or General Educational Development certificate.
  • Two years of work experience or successful completion of a two-year certified program / advanced training in water treatment.
  • Alternatively, the applicant may demonstrate experience by having passed the Pennsylvania Certified Operator Part 1 – General Exam.

Please complete an application (click here) and forward via email to eawa@etown-water.com.