Administrative Specialist - Special Projects

Overview

Full-time position with benefits. Washington County Water Conservancy District is in the process of planning and executing $1B worth of water development and infrastructure projects. Reservoirs, pump stations, pipelines and more.

• Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Excited to learn something new every day
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Manages multiple projects with varying deadlines 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 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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.