Assistant Water Resources Specialist I/II or Assistant Engineer I/II - Civil

Assistant Water Resources Specialist I/II or Assistant Engineer I/II - Civil Salary: See Position Description Location: CA, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01980-E Division: Raw Water Unit: Groundwater Management Assistant Water Resources Specialist I: $112,985.60 - $144,539.20 Annually Assistant Water Resources Specialist II: $124,696.00 - $159,619.20 Annually Assistant Engineer I - Civil: $112,985.60 - $144,539.20 Annually Assistant Engineer II - Civil: $124,696.00 - $159,619.20 Annually Overview Valley Water is seeking qualified candidates to join the Groundwater Management Unit. This position uses and maintains groundwater models to simulate current and future groundwater conditions, supporting groundwater supply and planning programs and contributing to sustainable water management. Related analyses include mass balance, statistics, or other methods to prepare or review hydrogeologic reports and engineering analyses. Work directly supports water supply operations, managed aquifer recharge, drought response, SGMA compliance reporting, and the Water Supply Master Plan. Additional responsibilities may include environmental stewardship projects, land use reviews, and field monitoring activities. Key Responsibilities Conduct groundwater modeling, hydrogeologic studies, and investigations using and maintaining numerical groundwater models, statistics, or other methods to support water supply operations and planning. Prepare and review reports regarding issues such as groundwater modeling and supply conditions, groundwater monitoring and protection, and surface water/groundwater interaction. Support Valley Water's continued compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Analyze proposed projects, land use, regulations, and policies and develop recommendations for groundwater protection. Collect, validate, and/or interpret hydrogeologic data related to groundwater levels, groundwater quality, surface water, seawater intrusion, and land subsidence. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes Ideal Experience Assistant Water Resources Specialist I or Assistant Engineer I No experience is required. Preferred academic/research focus includes: Academic projects or research in groundwater modeling and hydrogeology, including issues like groundwater supply, groundwater/surface water interaction, and/or seawater intrusion. Use of groundwater flow models, GIS, statistics, Microsoft Excel, and computer programming to support academic or research projects. Assistant Water Resources Specialist II or Assistant Engineer II Two (2) years of professional level experience with responsibility for compliance with environmental permitting, water supply planning or distribution, groundwater management, mitigation of natural resource impacts, or hydrogeology or civil engineering. Proficiency using and maintaining groundwater flow models. Project based work experience in groundwater management and hydrogeology including issues like groundwater overdraft, managed aquifer recharge, groundwater/surface water interaction, and/or seawater intrusion. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with functions, graphs, and pivot tables. Experience using GIS and performing statistical analysis (e.g., trend test), and use of computer programming language. Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Assistant Water Resources Specialist I or Assistant Engineer I Effectively analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data. Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; set priorities and meet critical time deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, external agencies, the public, vendors, and contractors. Some knowledge of principles, practices, concepts, and standards of water resources management, hydrogeology, geology, and hydrology. Some knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and methods of groundwater modeling, groundwater budgets, and long-term water supply analysis. Practices of researching water resources issues and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports. Assistant Water Resources Specialist II or Assistant Engineer II Evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, concepts, and standards of water resources management, hydrogeology, geology, and hydrology. Proficiency in numerical groundwater flow modeling, groundwater budgets, and long-term water supply analysis. Recent and ongoing water resources related developments, including information technology, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of assigned areas of responsibility. Independently conduct comprehensive water resources studies, investigations, and analyses. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and Valley Water’s water resources policies and procedures. Effectively represent the unit and Valley Water in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals. Ideal Training and Education Assistant Water Resources Specialist I/II Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in water resources management, natural resources management, planning, civil or other field of engineering, geology, physical sciences, earth sciences, natural sciences or a field related to assigned functional area(s). Assistant Engineer - Civil I/II Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a field related to assigned functional area(s). OR Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience. Required License or Certificate Registration with the State of California as a Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus (if registered, a 2.5% differential will apply). Groundwater Management Unit (Position Code 76) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity