Administrative Specialist - Special Projects

Full-time position, with benefits.

Interested in a job where no two days will be exactly the same...? 

Washington County Water Conservancy District is in the process of planning and executing $1 Billion worth of water development and infrastructure projects. Reservoirs, pump stations, pipelines and more. 

We're looking for someone who is:

-Self-motivated, takes initiative

-Excited to learn something new...every day

-Organized with strong with attention to detail

-Manages multiple projects with varying deadlines, details and collaborators 

-Willing to ask questions or ask for help when roadblocks arise

-Skilled in verbal and written communication

-Excited to build and maintain strong relationships with our team and our many external partners

-Positive, with a "can do" approach

-Excited to solve the next problem

-Flexible

-Able to adapt to a changing environment

-Excited to contribute to a dynamic team of outstanding humans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
a. Associates Degree preferred:
        AND
b. Two years of related experience preferred.

         OR

c. An equivalent combination of training and related experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to effectively use technology such as basic computer software programs, email, texting, perform responsibilities independently; effectively communicate both through written and oral means; share information in one-on-one and group situations; build relationships, collect, analyze, and interpret data; evaluate and troubleshoot problems, cooperate and work effectively with others. 

Special Qualifications:
-Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License and maintain insurability under the District’s
vehicle insurance policy.
-Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to a criminal
background check.

Benefits

• Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) provides full time employees with an excellent benefits package including:
  
  
  
  • Health Insurance , 2 plans, both have reasonable deductibles
  
  
  • Dental Insurance 
  
  
  • Vision Insurance 
  
  
  • WCWCD provides a $50,000 employer paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  
  
  • Long term disability insurance (employer paid)
  
  
  • Utah State retirement plan (URS) (employer paid)
  
  
  • WCWCD also offers up to 6% match into a 401(K) plan for all benefited employees beginning on the date of hire
  
  
  • Health benefits are effective beginning on the date of hire as well. WCWCD provides 13 paid holidays & 18 PTO days per year for first 6 years and increasing incrementally, thereafter.
  
  
  
  

Posting closes 2/17/2026 at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. 

Applications submitted after this time will not be considered. 

Because some key staff will be traveling, we anticipate reaching out applicants to schedule interviews between February 19-24.