Human Resources

Western's Human Resources Department is dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. We embrace change and the opportunities it brings. Our goal is to implement and support Western's Strategic Plan and assist in the development of programs that add value to Western and its employees, leading to improved employee morale, empowerment, growth, and retention.

Western is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse workplace environment, and to the principles that promote inclusive practices. Western fully supports and is dedicated to building and retaining a high-skilled and diverse workforce with the expertise to and an interest in serving Western's diverse communities.

Western's 527-square mile service area is inherently diverse in customer needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and other distinct characteristics to which Western is dedicated to serving in respectful, sensitive, and understanding ways.

Western strives to recruit, attract, and retain a highly-skilled and diversified workforce through training programs that refine and develop new skills, as well as provide personal growth through innovation, creativity, and recognition. We promote high performance, diversity, and equal employment opportunities while offering competitive market-rate salaries and benefits.

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We value career development and focusing on qualified internal candidates, offering pathways and opportunities for growth. Western fosters leadership opportunities in a variety of fields and supports employee development through the Employee Development Program. If you would like to be part of Western's diverse, dynamic, and successful team of professionals, we invite you to view Western's open job opportunities.

Transparency and accountability

An integral part of Western's mission is to be good stewards of customer dollars. Transparency and accountability are critical to building and maintaining customer trust. Provided below is information related to the compensation and benefits of Western staff and contracts.

For more information contact Western's Human Resources team at 951.571.7100 or via email to hr@wmwd.com.

Compensation

Job Classification & Salary Grades
General Manager Contract & Compensation
State Controller - Western Board of Directors Pay
State Controller - Western Employees

Benefits

Health Benefits
Other Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement Benefits 

Contracts

Employee Association Memorandum of Understanding
Management/Professional/Confidential Employees Confirmation of Understanding 
Employer/Employee Relations Resolution

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