Continuous Improvement Analyst at Eugene Water & Electric Board in Eugene, Oregon

Job Description:

This posting opens Friday, January 15th, 2021 and will close Friday, January 29th at 5:00 p.m. (PST).

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is looking for a highly motivated Continuous Improvement (CI) professional who is excited to join a high performing team. A team dedicated to making a difference for EWEB customers through continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate waste and improve performance across the utility.

The CI Analyst at EWEB will also:

• Enjoy working independently as well as collaboratively.


• Provide both coaching and hands-on process improvement/change management support using appropriate methodologies.


• Identify, test, and implement business and functional process improvements.


• Review and refine processes and plans for improvements by collecting and interpreting data, and by developing recommendations and presenting summary findings to team members.


• Implement best practices and appropriate tools to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation.


• Integrate hands-on change management support focused on the people side of change into all improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of CI principles, processes and tools. They will take initiative, be resourceful, detail-oriented, a self-starter, team-focused, and have strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of change management principles.

The starting salary for this position is $86,799.61 to $108,499.41 per year commensurate with knowledge, skills, education and experience as it relates to the position.

In Addition: This posting includes supplemental questions.  Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume' or application in your responses.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

Minimum Experience:   Three years of progressive experience in process improvement initiatives across multiple business lines.  Demonstrated understanding of change management and the relationship to organizational success.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desirable education, experience, training and certifications: Process/Quality Improvement Certifications and Change Management experience

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience aligned to successfully perform the essential duties of this job may qualify.

Valid driver license: Yes or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of being hired.

Professional license or registration:  None

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer drug test required: No

Post-offer physical / functional test required: No

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement:  None

WORKING AT EWEB:

EWEB offers a generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage (EWEB pays 95% of premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for eligible dependents)


• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA) and Flexible Spending Account


• Employee Wellness Program with up to $750 in program incentives


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Public Employee Retirement and IAP plans


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan


• Life Insurance


• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary supplemental benefit plans


• Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay


• Membership at EWEB Employee Credit Union


• Relocation/House Hunting reimbursement package for qualifying candidate

Why this Job 

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy  

Note: This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

Other Requirements

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. In fact, EWEB is currently the #1 Healthiest Employer in Oregon and the #4th Healthiest Employer nationwide!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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