Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority

Is currently recruiting for Office Assistant

 

Title of position: Office Assistant

Position type: Non-Exempt Part-Time 16 hours per week (2 days per week) From: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Pay range: $23.00 per hour               Benefits offered: None

Location: 5488 NW Prine Rd. (office) Prineville, OR 97754

Description of responsibilities: 
This position works at the front office counter as a main customer contact in utility billing. Provides exceptional customer service.  Responsible for issuing monthly utility bills, customer invoicing, processing and balancing daily cash receipts, service orders, and collections. Accurately enter payments received in accounting software that affect customer balances, verifying accounts are posted correctly. Deposit receiving payments on banking software and at city location. Answer realtor and title companies’ questions about our subdivision and process their demands with quick turnovers, work well with staff, elected officials, and vendors. Assist in water meter reading once a month and continue reorganizing office and storage files. Attend board meetings and formulate minutes and then post them on website. Assists management in other general duties and/or as assigned.

Required experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.  Minimum of two years’ experience in general clerical work and customer service. It would be an advantage to have experience with title companies and quick books.

Required skills:
Proficiency with all Microsoft 365 programs and must be a self-motivated. 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing and must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time while performing office work.

How to apply:  To apply for this opportunity, please stop by OWWSA Office at 5488 NW Prine Rd. and pick up an application or email us at office@owwsa.net to receive one by email.

 

*Positions at OWWSA require pre-employment criminal background checks.

*Probation: 60 days

 

Closing date: 2/20/2026

 

Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.