Water Resources Program Coordinator

Under general direction, coordinates and implements the Water Resources programs of the Water Resources Department, including Clear Lake water enhancement, Lake County Clean Water Program, including NPDES, watershed management, and streambed restoration; assists with Water Resources budget development and administration; prepares grant proposals and administer grants; performs water resources research activities; provides support during floods; assists the public with questions about water resource and flood control laws, regulations, and requirements; and performs related duties as assigned. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in water resources, resource management, biology, chemistry, or a related field is strongly preferred. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the planning, development, and implementation of water quality, watershed management, and streambed restoration. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below. The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County. Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department. ADA Accommodations Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer Veteran's Preference WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM COORDINATOR DEFINITION Under general direction, coordinates and implements the Water Resources programs of the Water Resources Department, including Clear Lake water enhancement, Lake County Clean Water Program, including NPDES, watershed management, and streambed restoration; assists with Water Resources budget development and administration; prepares grant proposals and administer grants; performs water resources research activities; provides support during floods; assists the public with questions about water resource and flood control laws, regulations, and requirements; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a specialized, single position, professional class has day-to-day responsibility for coordinating and performing a variety of specialized functions related to Clear Lake water enhancement, watershed management, and streambed restoration. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate or general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Develops, implements, and coordinates the Water Resources Department Water Resources Programs, including Clear Lake water quality enhancement, Lake County Clean Water Program, including NPDES, watershed management, and streambed restoration. Develops and manages aquatic vegetation control efforts. Oversees and performs water quality monitoring. Provides a variety of consultation to county management and elected officials related to natural resource policies, ordinances, and regulations. Assists with the development and administration of the water resources budget. Prepares, submits, and administers grants. Searches and develops a variety of funding sources. Develops and carries out public outreach efforts. Provides technical and administrative assistance to advisory and resource management committees. Prepares proposal requests and participates in the selection of consultants and contractors for work on flood control, watershed management, and streambed restoration programs. Performs specialized research projects and analysis, as delegated. Develops and prepares comprehensive technical reports related to Water Resources Programs. Investigates field problems affecting property owners and contractors. Coordinates Water Resource functions with other county departments and government agencies. Responds to public questions and inquiries related to department policies and requirements on Clear Lake water enhancement, watershed management, and streambed restoration. May patrol flood control projects and coordinate emergency flood control activities, as necessary. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of water quality enhancement, storm water management, watershed management, and streambed restoration. Principles, methods, and practices of water quality monitoring and water pollution control. Laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations impacting water resource and flood control projects. NPDES. Construction methods, materials, and equipment. Contract development and administration. Capital improvement planning. Research and statistical methods. Use of computers and computer applications related to water resource program work. Principles of grant development, administration, and reporting. Lead direction, work coordination, and training. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Maintain day-to-day responsibility of the Water Resources Department Water Resource Programs, Clear Lake water enhancement, Lake County Clean Water Program, including NPDES, watershed management, and streambed restoration. Plan, organize, and complete a variety of water resources projects. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Perform a wide scope of complex work in water quality monitoring and enhancement. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Enforce regulations with firmness and tact. Deal constructively with conflict, and cooperatively develop effective solutions. Coordinate the development and administration of special grants including grant proposals, budgets and reporting. Assist with budget development and administration. Prepare comprehensive reports. Analyze and evaluate engineering and statistical data and information, developing sound recommendations. Develop accurate records, sketches, and notes. Effectively represent the County Water Resources Department with the public and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in water resources, resource management, biology, chemistry, or a related field is strongly preferred. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the planning, development, and implementation of water quality, watershed management, and streambed restoration. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. #J-18808-Ljbffr