Water Resources Technician II Zone 7
Water Resources Technician II Zone 7
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Job Description
Introduction
DESCRIPTION
Water Resources Technician II is the journey level in the series. Incumbents perform the full range of moderate to difficult subprofessional engineering or water resources technician duties. Incumbents may be assigned responsibility for a specific program within their area of specialization and may assist in the training of lowerlevel Technicians.
- A selfstarting individual with experience in construction encroachment permitting field inspection and data analysis in the water resources field
- Experienced in using AutoCAD and maintaining engineering drawings records.
- Working knowledge of computer software including MS Word MS Excel and ArcGIS.
- Ability to analyze data to prepare revise and update maps figures and tables.
- Excellent communication skills in both oral and written form and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences both internal and external to Zone 7.
- The ability to be in the field for an extended period of time and subject to various environmental conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: The equivalent of one year of fulltime experience in the class of Water Resources Technician I Zone 7.
Education: Completion of sixty semester units of college level studies with emphasis in engineering mathematics and/or science.
Experience: The equivalent of two years of fulltime experience in subprofessional engineering or water resources work.
Experience: The equivalent of three years of fulltime increasingly responsible subprofessional engineering or water resources work.
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers license.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Elementary principles of engineering as applied to the area of assignment including design construction and inspection.
Fundamental principles of hydrology and water resources.
Data collection and sampling methods and equipment.
Surveying and drafting methods and equipment.
Mathematics and algebra.
Modern office methods procedures and equipment.
Computer software applications related to the work.
Codes regulations and standards related to the area of assignment.
Abilities:
Reading reviewing interpreting and/or preparing engineering drawings plans specifications and various technical documents.
Working cooperatively with the public contractors other agencies and others while exercising enforcement responsibilities.
Reading interpreting analyzing and processing maps legal descriptions regulations survey data contracts and agreements and a variety of technical documents related to area of assignment.
Gathering and compiling data and information and preparing accurate technical reports and documents.
Performing accurate mathematical calculations.
Communicating and working effectively with a variety of individuals agencies and organizations.
Properly using equipment tools and instruments related to area of assignment including those used for surveying and drafting.
Operating computer systems to meet work unit needs.
Maintaining complete and accurate records.
Collecting computing and analyzing hydrologic data.
Performing basic maintenance and repair of electronic measuring and recording devices.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions must be willing and able to work in exposure to potential chemical mechanical and/or electrical hazards and/or outdoors in all weather conditions. Some positions require agility strength and endurance sufficient to access and investigate sites such as remote wells mining pits steep channels deep and/or rapid waters etc.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
- A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral examination which will be weighted as 100 of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wideranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & WellBeing
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Accident Insurance Critical Illness LongTerm Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan 457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Nonexempt management employees are entitled to up to three 3 days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight 8 days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
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NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website atwww.acgov/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Phone:
www.acgov/hrs
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
