November 19, 2025
Applications are being accepted for a full time Customer Service office position This position will close on November 30, 2025
Please email mwildeman@evergreenwaterdistrict.com or come by the office.
POSITION: Field Tech
40 hours per week, drug testing, background check,
7:30am - 4 pm Monday- Friday
POSITION: Field Operator-FO Accountable to: FS, Primary
Objective of Position:
In accordance with the broad policy guidelines of the District, and consistent with Federal and State regulations, the Field Operator (FO) works under the direct supervision of the Field Supervisor. Operations of the District’s water and wastewater systems will be maintained in a manner that ensures service to customers, ongoing maintenance of systems and equipment, and sound development for the future. Quality decision-making and judgment are expected and required.
Essential Job Functions:
The FO must:
• Assist the Operations Manager (FS) operate the wastewater treatment plant and collection system.
• Assist the FS operate and maintain the water supply and distribution facilities.
• Assist the FS operate the wastewater lift stations correctly, and perform maintenance or repairs as directed.
• Assist the FS ensure that waste solids are correctly stored, hauled, and land applied.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interpret and perform activities defined in a variety of operations and maintenance manuals.
• Apply knowledge of the function and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Possess the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Possess the ability to locate water and sewer lines for construction purposes.
• Understand the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit parameters, in order to assist FS meet the legal requirements such as sampling, monitoring, reporting, and responding to system inspections and malfunctions.
• Carry a cell phone and be available for 24-hour on-call for emergencies except when previous arrangements are made with other district employees.
• Be able to work alone and perform on-call duties including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Obtain adequate immunizations for working in a wastewater facility (District funded).
• Submits to random alcohol and drug testing by District regulations.
• Physical requirements include the ability to reach, twist, stand, balance, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk, or climb in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions, and lift weights up to 35 lbs. (greater with assistance), and manual dexterity to perform computer and cell phone tasks. Work may be performed from ladders or scaffolding; in small spaces or in awkward positions often using repetitive motions; around raw sewage, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals; in hazardous atmospheres; near electricity, vibrations, and loud equipment. Sensory abilities include smelling, hearing, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Areas of Accountability and Performance:
Following directions from the FS, the FO
• Maintains familiarity with the rules and regulations of the District.
• Maintains familiarity with the federal and state regulations establishing water quality limits for potable water, reclaimed water, and discharged wastewater as well as solids disposal in order to assist the FS in maintaining compliance. Any violations are promptly and accurately reported to the FS in compliance with regulations.
• Attend on-site and off-site meetings, seminars, and training in order to obtain or maintain certifications, and stay current on regulations and legislation at the state and federal levels in the water and wastewater fields.
• Assists in the collection of water and wastewater samples to analyze or submit them for analysis, assuring that the quality of water and wastewater equals or exceeds standards set by the District, and federal or state governments.
• Assists in responsibly maintaining all facilities and equipment of value.
• Maintains District properties including snow removal, lawn mowing, and weed control.
• Use safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury.
• Assist with timely and accurate meter reading.
• Assists FS establish a high level of customer service and quality contacts with the public through cooperative team and individual efforts.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with supervisors, other employees, customers, suppliers, units of government, and the BOD.
• Utilizes the proper tact and diplomacy when responding to customer complaints and inquiries, and logs contacts in a daily journal for FS review.
• Helps maintain a professional atmosphere and positive morale.
• Cross trains with other employees to maintain staffing requirements during periods of transition, vacations, or other absences.
• Performs all duties assigned by FS.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer, employee, and/or requirements of the change. Changes will be communicated to employees.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
FO possesses:
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Valid Montana Water and Wastewater Operator Certifications are appropriate for the District’s classifications, or the ability to obtain certifications within a prescribed period.
• Valid Montana driver’s license, preferably a CDL with tankers and air-brake endorsements including a current DOT medical certificate.
November 19, 2025
Applications are being accepted for a full time Customer Service office position This position will close on November 30, 2025
Please email mwildeman@evergreenwaterdistrict.com or come by the office.
POSITION: CUSTOMER SERVICE /OFFICE ASSISTANT OA
40 hours per week, drug testing, background check,
7:30am - 4 pm Monday- Friday
Accountable to: Administrative Manager-AM
Primary Objective of Position:
Aid and assist the AM in the Flathead County Water District No. 1-Evergreen office. Perform all assigned, implied, scheduled, and unscheduled duties as required by the AM for the proper operation of the District office. Assist the AM to maintain a professional and courteous environment in the District office and properties. All District employees are subject to the requirement to protect confidential customer information.
Essential Job Functions*:
The OA must:
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to understand oral and written instructions to perform activities defined in a variety of utility billing, and computer program manuals.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, and government accounting.
• Possess time management skills essential to the billing and customer service functions.
• Be bondable and capable of maintaining customer and employee confidentiality.
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and operate a computer for extended periods of time.
• Have the ability to work in an industrial environment with occasional odors.
• Obtain adequate immunizations for working in a wastewater facility (District funded).
*The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or employee, or requirements of the job change.
Areas of Accountability and Performance:
• Assist in the daily operation of the District office.
• Assist with management and tracking all connection fees are paid (District and City)
• Answer phone and direct calls appropriately.
• Maintain familiarity with the rules and regulations of the District.
• Wait on public and provide information regarding policies and regulations as required.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Organize and maintain files of records, reports, documents, correspondence, and manuals.
• Sort and file documents.
• Assist with new customer sign-ups.
• Coordinate monthly meter reading activities. Provide monthly billing to customers and maintain accurate records.
• Compute final billing, process name changes, adjust customer accounts.
• Post payments daily to customer accounts.
• Follow Districts Cash handling protocols.
• Maintain and update customer files.
• Contact customers regarding delinquent accounts, or unusual meter readings.
• Coordinate collection of delinquent accounts.
• Respond to customer complaints and inquiries.
• Utilize proper tact and diplomacy when dealing with District business.
• Maintain effective communication with other employees, District customers and suppliers, and the Board.
• Log a record of contacts for periodic review by AM.
• Perform light janitorial work in the office.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
OA possesses:
• Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to high school graduation.
• Two years’ work experience in an office setting, and preferred knowledge of the following types of software: Black Mountain Software, Cash Receiving, Utility Billing, and Microsoft Office.
• General computer and office skills.
• Must be able to pass Non-DOT Drug Test
• Must be able to pass Background Check
• Valid Montana driver’s license.
This Job Description is intended to fully cover the position but may not contain an exhaustive listing of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or employee, or requirements of the job change.
November 17, 2025
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2025
of the Board of Directors for the Flathead County Water District #1 – Evergreen
- Call the meeting to order.
- Pledge of Allegiance.
- Recognize any public in attendance and allow for public comment on any matters that are within the jurisdiction of the District. Time per speaker may be limited depending on the number of public members who sign up to make comments.
- Adopt or amend the agenda by eliminating items, reassigning the order of items, or adding items for discussion.
- Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 2025.
- Presentation of the Engineer’s Report and Capital Budget update. Jeff Walla
- Consideration of Resolution 2025-22 providing Conditional Approval of Plans for the Mountain View Mobile Manor II. Jeff Walla
- Consideration of recommendations of the Septic Tank Replacement Project SOQ Evaluation Committee to proceed with contract negotiations for engineering services. Jeff Walla
- Presentation of Water Main Break Emergency Response and Recommendations and Lift Station 25 Failure Analysis and Recommendations. Mark James and Field Staff
- Consideration of Resolution 2025-23 adopting a Utility Goodwill Policy to provide Financial Assistance for those District Customers who Experience Damage to their homes as a result of a blockage or failure in the District Sewer System or a Water Main break occurring through no negligence of the damaged customer. Cindy Murray and Mimi Wildeman
- Presentation of the Manager’s Report. Cindy Murray and Staff
- Consideration of Personnel Matter. Mimi Wildeman and Cindy Murray
The meeting may be closed pursuant to MCA 2-3-203 (3) during the time the discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy. Other portions of the discussion may be closed pursuant to MCA 2-3-203 (4) for consultation with counsel to the District.
- Consideration of FY2025 bonuses and staff additions. Cindy Murray, Mimi Wildeman, and Mark James
- Conclusion of the Engineer’s Report. Jeff Walla
- Consideration of Resolution 2025-24 relating to issuance by the District of Wastewater System Revenue “C” Bonds for the Lift Station 19 Project in the amount of $450,000 and authorizing the General Manager to sign all related Agreements and required documentation.
- Consideration of Resolution 2025-25 requesting reimbursement from SRF financing proceeds for certain expenditures related to the Lift Station 19 Project. Cindy Murray
- Presentation of Oversight Report for October. Bob Balding
- Examine and approve reports for Checks Written and Chase Credit Card Payments for October and accept the financial statements for October financials. B.J. Lupton
- Next meeting is January 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
Members of the public may attend in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. To receive virtual access information, please contact the District office no later than Monday, November 17, 2025. An agenda will be posted and available in accordance with Montana Code Annotated §§ 2-3-103 and 2-3-202 and will include time for public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board.
November 06, 2025
Flathead County Water District Board will meet at 7 am on the 19th of November 2025. The meeting will be held at the District office at 108 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT. The public is welcome to attend.
