Assistant Water Resources Specialist - Oakland, United States - East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

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Oakland, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

There is currently one opening that will be filled at either the Assistant Water Resources Specialist level ($134,568 - $163,572 annually) or the Associate Water Resources Specialist level ($148,596 - $180,624 annually) depending on qualifications and experience.

Do you want to work for a water agency that is serious about sustainably managing water resources and protecting the environment?
Are you enthusiastic about how computer models are used to help shape robust policy and management outcomes?
Do you enjoy learning about and using computer modeling software, running scripts, and writing code?
Participating in EBMUD workgroups or teams in a collaborative framework to advance EBMUD projects and initiatives.
Researching and reviewing technical literature regarding new computer models and/or analytical techniques.
Engaging with peer groups in academia, professional organizations, and water utilities to advance the use of numerical modeling approaches in order to understand water quality issues and to optimize water system operations.
Preparing memoranda and reports documenting the results of technical analyses, conducting presentations to communicate study findings, and maintaining appropriate data and records supporting the analysis.
Preparing physically based or statistically based analyses and predictions as appropriate regarding various water supply scenarios.
Applying, maintaining, improving, and/or developing alternate analytical tools to better predict water supply and water quality in the Mokelumne, Delta and Central Valley.
Participating in meetings, workshops, and conferences with technical and management representatives of state, federal, and local water agencies, and other stakeholder groups representing Mokelumne, Delta, and Central Valley water interests.
Academic coursework in numerical methods and computer modeling of hydraulic and hydrological systems.
Experience with surface water resources systems analysis.
Computer programming, data analytics, and data visualization experience.
Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California water rights issues.
An understanding of current water resources planning issues including water conservation, water recycling, and climate change.

The salary range for Assistant Water Resources Specialist is $11,214 per month increasing to $11,775, $12,364, $12,982, and $13,631 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities indicated previously.

Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to the following:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, water resources management, or a closely related field.
Requires two years of experience* in water resources engineering, analysis or planning that has included significant numerical modeling and computer programming responsibilities OR a minimum of two years of experience* as a Junior Water Resources Specialist with EBMUD.
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.

A master's degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, water resources management, or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience under either experience pattern.

A doctorate degree in one of the specified majors or a closely related field may be substituted for 18 months of the required experience.

The Selection Process:

Undergraduate and graduate school (if applicable) transcripts may be requested, reviewed, and verified during the selection process.
The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.
All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

Supplemental Information:

Our excellent benefits package includes:
12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; longterm disability insurance;
EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);

- $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
- $145/mo. public transit subsidy;