Benefits Summary

South Coast Water District was established in 1932. The District currently serves most of Dana Point, South Laguna Beach and parts of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. District facilities include 15 reservoirs, 147 miles of water lines, 136 miles of sewer lines, 7 water pumping stations, 14 sewer pumping stations and approximately 12,360 water meters. An elected five member Board of Directors governs the District. The Board appoints the General Manager, who is responsible for effecting Board policy and directing 84 employees in the operation of the water and sewer systems.

Employee Benefits

  • Work schedule is four 10-hour days – Monday through Thursday.
  • Vacation – 80 hours per year to start, increases annually to 160 hours maximum.
  • Longevity Vacation awarded on 10-year anniversary date, and again every five years thereafter.
  • Sick Leave – 96 hours per year.
  • Holidays – 7 fixed paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays.
  • Medical insurance coverage, choice of four plans available for employee and dependents with a minimal monthly contribution. The Kaiser HMO Plan is the no cost plan available for employees and their dependents. This is subject to change by Board review and approval.
  • Dental and vision insurance coverage available for employee and dependents at no cost to employee.
  • Life/AD&D Insurance – District paid benefit maximum $250,000 group term life insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance – District pays full premium.
  • Retirement – defined benefit plan through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) with 2% @ 55 formula. New hires, as of July 1, 2011 pay the 7% employee contribution in CalPERS.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – District matches maximum of $800 annually.
  • Section 125 plan – employee funded health care expense flexible spending account.
  • Educational reimbursement program.
  • Credit Union membership available.
  • Wellness program – corporate discount at 24 Hour Fitness, on-site exercise equipment, and work / life balance classes.
  • Paid bereavement leave – Maximum of five days for employee’s immediate family (including in-laws and step-parents).