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GENERAL JOB FUNCTION About CCWD Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today's needs and tomorrow's challenges. Why Work Here Meaningful Public Service Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve.

Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public. The Opportunity CCWD is seeking a part-time Water Educator & Outreach Instructor to join the Public Affairs Department and help deliver classroom programs, water treatment plant field trips, and community events. CCWD's Water Education Program reaches nearly 30,000 students each year through interactive, age-appropriate programs about water and the community's water supply.

Additional responsibilities may include communicating with teachers, coordinating program schedules, creating curriculum, completing administrative tasks and supporting other public affairs activities. The ideal candidate has formal or informal education experience, is detail-oriented, customer-focused, interested in fostering a nurturing educational environment, has strong communication skills and can adapt to the changing needs of students and the school system. This position is expected to work approximately 500 hours per year, with most hours occurring during the school day.

Some evening and weekend work will be required to support community events and other outreach activity. Why You'll Enjoy This Role Professional Growth & Variety Gain hands-on experience developing and delivering water education programs across multiple grades, disciplines and topics. Develop a broad understanding of the local water system and how best to explain and teach complex topics to students and adults in the community.

Build valuable experience supporting student from elementary to high school. Meaningful & Rewarding Work Help the community learn about the importance of drinking water and how CCWD treats and delivers it to customers. Deliver engaging water-centric curriculum to students that complements classroom instruction and supports teachers.

Inspire the next generation by connecting classroom learning with jobs in the water industry. Collaboration & Service Serve as a trusted resource for CCWD public outreach to the school system and community, Be part of a collaborative team that values student-centered education, customer service, community relations, and teamwork. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Key Responsibilities: Prepare for and deliver classroom presentations for students in CCWD's service area.

Lead field trips at CCWD water treatment plants and the Los Vaqueros Watershed. Represent CCWD at community events, STEM programs, career-readiness events, and other public outreach opportunities. Present information about water science, water supply, water treatment, stewardship and careers.

Adapt instruction and activities to each age, grade level, learning need, and background of participating students. Develop, review, and update curriculum, presentations, and supporting materials to meet program needs and applicable state education standards. Coordinate schedules and communications with teachers, schools, CCWD staff and other program partners.

Organize and maintain educational materials, equipment, and program supplies. Work collaboratively with other instructors, Public Affairs staff and CCWD employees at various facilities and community events to provide safe and effective programs. Drive personal vehicle to schools, CCWD facilities, community events and other program locations throughout CCWD's service area.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with CCWD policy. For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following: Temporary Water Educator & Outreach Instructor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, water science, biological sciences, engineering, or a related field. Experience: Two (2) years of professional classroom instruction. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California driver's license to be maintained throughout employment.

For a full description of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job descriptions by visiting the following link: Temporary Water Educator & Outreach Instructor ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas are required including standing and walking outside on paved walkways, up and down stairs, or on dirt trails on the watershed or water treatment facilities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information or to perform lesson plans and activities. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work in an office or classroom environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

Employees may also work in the field in and around rivers, streams, or ponds, trails and woodlands, and other areas with steep, slippery, rocky, muddy, or rough terrain, and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees may also work in the water treatment plant near heavy equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS Employees may be required to work various shifts and outside of normal shift hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Creative and effective problem-solving thrives in a workforce where different experiences and perspectives influence employees' work. Employees thrive when employers recognize the value of those differences and integrate them into the workplace. Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is committed to harnessing the power of its workforce to solve industry challenges and meet the needs of the communities it serves - now and in the future.

To that end, CCWD is committed to the equitable extension of opportunity to join and meaningfully contribute to the CCWD team. We seek applicants who join us in these commitments in their own operations and activities. BACKGROUND CHECK Appointment to this classification is contingent upon successfully completing CCWD's pre-employment process.

All positions require a criminal background check, verification of employment and education history, and professional reference checks. Depending on the job classification, additional requirements may include a pre-employment medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and verification of prior drug and alcohol testing history as required by federal regulations. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.

As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation. Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process are instructed to contact Human Resources as early as possible at 925-688-8002.