Careers in Excellence

Are you as committed to excellence as we are?
Our elected Board of Directors, leadership team, and 50+ team members are committed to excellence as we provide our customers with reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services in a fiscally sustainable manner. We are responsible for the distribution of safe drinking water to agricultural, residential, and commercial customers in our 82-square mile service area that includes the unincorporated communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and parts of Vista, Oceanside, and Fallbrook. We make a difference in our community, and we are passionate about operating in alignment with our core values of integrity, professionalism, responsibility, teamwork, and innovation. 

If you share our core values, then consider joining our team!

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Application Procedures

Rainbow Water District posts job openings and accepts applications through our online career portal. Applications for employment are only accepted when there is a posted job vacancy. All applications received after the advertised closing date and time will not be considered.

A resume may be included with the application; however, it will NOT be accepted in lieu of the District's employment application. The recruitment selection process can take approximately 30-90 days to complete. Applicants accepted for consideration of employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug testing. All new hires will be required to present documents establishing personal identity and the legal right to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rainbow Water District is an equal opportunity employer and all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. The district will recruit, hire and promote the best qualified individuals for positions without regard to race, religious creed (which includes religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, height and weight, or any other factor made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.

Awards & Accolades

Rainbow Water District is a small agency with a big impact, and our team has been recognized for awards across a variety of industry organizations. We strive for innovation and deliver results that catapult us forward as leaders in our fields. Recent industry awards and honors include:

• San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplace, five consecutive years from 2020 to 2025
• Culture of Excellence Awards in six recognized areas, Energage Top Workplaces 2026
• Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Government Financial Officers Association, nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2025
• District Transparency Certificate of Excellence, Special District Leadership Foundation, June 2026 - September 2029
• Excellence in Public Communication Award of Distinction: Annual Report Award, California Association of Public Information Officials, 2026
• Healthy Work Culture Silver Award, American Heart Association Workforce Well-Being Works Better Scorecard, 2024 
• Project of the Year: Honorary Award, APWA San Diego and Imperial Counties, 2025