The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority staff on the Rivanna Reservoir in Charlottesville, Va. Photo/Andrew Shurtleff
Join the team at Rivanna Authorities for a valuable career in public service. We are guided by our Mission & Values. We constantly strive to improve essential services in the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville.
Mission: Our knowledgeable and professional team serves the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA community by providing high-quality water and wastewater treatment, refuse, and recycling services in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority is a respected environmental and industry leader in the region. We utilize advanced technology and set high standards of performance throughout our industry.
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority provides recycling, solid waste, and household hazardous waste disposal services to city and county residents each year from our facilities at McIntire Recycling, Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center, and the Paper Sort Facility on Meade Avenue.
Vision: To serve the community as a recognized leader in environmental stewardship by providing exceptional water and solid waste services.
Values: The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority and Rivanna Solid Waste Authority are committed to the following values:
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Quality
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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
BENEFITS:
Join the team at Rivanna Authorities and secure your financial future with the Virginia Retirement System Plan. Experience the peace of mind knowing that you’re building a solid foundation for retirement while contributing to the success of our organization.
In addition to retirement benefits, full-time Rivanna Authority employees are able to enroll in affordable health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage, ensuring comprehensive financial protection.
Join the team and enjoy opportunities for career growth and advancement through training and development programs. We also provide tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional certifications.
We offer a generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Gym membership assistance, resources for mental health, financial counseling, legal advice, and more.
Please see our current job openings and apply online.
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Please see our current job openings and apply online. Please review the Authority’s General Information for Applicants, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement, and the Employee Benefits Overview (see below).
Benefits
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Health Savings
- Principal Dental
- Principal Vision
- Securian Life Insurance
- Optional Coverage through AFLAC
- Mission Square Retirement Accounts
- Optional Gym Membership Discounts
- Optional Legal Services
Employee Benefits Overview
Generally, eligibility for benefits is the first of the month following thirty-days of employment.
Medical, Dental and Other Health Related Benefits
The Authority offers health insurance through Anthem and the employee may select from a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) or a traditional Point of Service Plan. Employee Only, Employee and Child; Employee and Children; Employee and Spouse; and Employee and Family coverage options are available.
The HDHP carries with it components that include a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The Authority makes an annual contribution and employees can contribute to their HSA and those monies can be used to meet any eligible health care expense and assist with the higher deductibles. The employee can defer pre-tax dollars into the HSA.
The Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is the Authority’s promise, after certain eligibility requirements, to reimburse the employee up to a specified dollar amount for deductible expenses for claims incurred in-network.
The Authority offers dental insurance through Principal. The Authority pays in full for all its employees to have vision coverage through Principal.
Click here to view 2024 – 2025 Employee Rate Sheet (pdf)
Voluntary Cancer/Accident/Disability Insurance is available, through AFLAC, at a monthly premium cost to all regular employees. Coverage is offered for individual/family inpatient or outpatient cancer claims, as well as accident and disability claims. Intensive Care and Short-Term Disability coverage are also available.
Life Insurance
Group Life Insurance through the Virginia Retirement System/Securian Life pays double the employee’s annual creditable compensation for natural death; quadruple for accidental death at no cost to employee. Additional life insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee and employee’s family members at the Authority’s group rate.
Virginia Retirement System
Participation through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is required. The Authority pays a percentage, determined by VRS bi-annually, of the employee’s annual creditable compensation. The employee is required to contribute a pre-tax amount equal to 5% of their creditable compensation. Vested rights in this system occur after 4 years of membership. http://www.varetire.org
Flexible Benefit Plan
This program allows eligible Authority employees to take a voluntary salary reduction and then use those pre-tax dollars to pay for many medical and dependent care expenses that are currently being paid for with after-tax dollars.
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
This program, through Mission Square Retirement, allows employees to save additional funds by payroll deduction. Funds are deducted before taxes and are only taxed upon withdrawal. The Authorities offer a company match as well.
Employee Assistance Program
This program is free to all employees and their families. It provides a wide range of resources to help employees overcome personal issues or concerns.
Fitness Club
Fitness Club Memberships through ACAC and Piedmont YMCA are offered at a reduced price to regular employees and their families.
Legal Resources
Employees can purchase comprehensive legal coverage on a broad range of services for an affordable low monthly rate.
Sick Leave
All employees start employment with 20 hours of sick leave and accrue 8 hours per month. Employees that participate in the VRS Hybrid retirement plan are provided, at the Authority’s cost, with short-term and long-term disability coverage. All employees have an option to join the Sick Leave Bank. The Sick Leave Bank is designed to help an employee through an extended illness, should the employee not have accrued leave available.
Vacation Leave
Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Floating Holiday
- Presidents’ Day – Floating Holiday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth – Floating Holiday
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day – Floating Holiday
- 1/2 day before Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
