Columbia River power system

Concern grows over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectric system as agencies lose hundreds of employees

May 19, 2025

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Grand Coulee Dam is among the most powerful energy-generating dams on earth. It’s the bedrock of the federal Columbia River power system — a network […]

FINANCE MANAGER WANTED:
Seal Rock Water District
Position: Finance Manager
Full Time
Salary: $90,188.80 to $107,203.20 plus benefits package
Excellent benefits package to include employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. SRWD is a PERS Participating Employer.
Seal Rock Water District (SRWD) is seeking a seasoned and strategic Finance Manager to lead and oversee the District’s financial operations. As a key member of our management team, the Finance Manager will play a critical role in advancing SRWD’s mission through sound financial stewardship, compliance, and long-range planning. This position directs all financial activities, including budget development, audits, utility billing, payroll, debt management, and investment oversight. The Finance Manager also supervises office personnel and leads internal controls to safeguard ratepayer resources. SRWD offers a collaborative environment, meaningful public service, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the region’s water infrastructure.
To review the complete job description, job announcement flyer and info on how to apply, please visit the District’s website at http://www.srwd.org. CLICK HERE for more information.

UTILITY BILLING SPECIALIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED: Part of a front-line customer service team performing a variety of administrative and accounting support functions of a routine to detailed complexity, including but not limited to: accounts receivables, collections, data entry, sorting mail, processing City forms and permits, and responding to customer questions via phone, in-person, or computer. Provides administrative support to City staff and assists in the administration of standard operating policies and procedures. Work involves considerable contact with the public. CLICK HERE for more information.

MAINTENANCE WORKER NEEDED: The City of Depoe Bay is looking for a skilled “fixer” as a Maintenance Worker. This position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, the Community Hall, City buildings, infrastructure, rights-of-ways, and related facilities and equipment, including the cleaning and maintenance of City-owned and leased restroom facilities. CLICK HERE for more information.

UTILITY WORKER 1 or 2 NEEDED: The City of Depoe Bay is looking for the right person to fill an immediate opening for a Utility Worker 1 or 2 position. This important position is the first step in a career path that has potential for further advancement both within the City and the water industry in general. A Utility Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks involving both light and heavy labor in the operation, maintenance, and construction of water works facilities; does related work as required and may work evenings or weekends as needed. CLICK HERE for more information.

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