Water Resources Engineer

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) is an independent special purpose public agency staffed with dedicated employees and focused on water resources management in Monterey County. The Agency was created via a California Water Code Appendix in a statute known as the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Act. The Agency provides the following services: control of flood and storm waters in the County water conservation protection of water quality reclamation of water and the exchange of water. Fundamental to the agencys mission to sustainably manage water resources while minimizing impacts from flooding the MCWRA owns and operates the Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs and dams a recycled water irrigation distribution system and numerous other facilities.

The Agency is governed by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors for larger policy matters and a ninemember Board of Directors for more indepth oversight. Members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors a city selection committee and local agricultural groups. Prior to being formally established in 1991 the Monterey County Water Resources Agency was the Monterey County Flood Control and Water Conservation District established in 1947 and organized as a division of the Public Works Department of the County of Monterey. The Agency is independent from the County but both entities collaborate closely and share the same elected Board of Supervisors that also act as the Board of Supervisors of the Agency.

The ideal candidate for the Water Resources Engineer position in the Operations Section will have a strong background in construction repair and maintenance of various water resourcerelated facilities such as reservoirs ponds pipelines valves pump stations groundwater wells culverts and earthen dams channels and levees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity; flexibility and adaptability; be able to navigate complex situations with professionalism and poise; be able to communicate effectively to diverse audiences; and be organized to complete multiple projects concurrently. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in both an office setting as well as being outdoors doing field work such as inspections monitoring construction project and repair oversight or minor surveying work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with a variety of people including other staff within the Agency consultants (environmental engineering construction) technicians field maintenance staff and regulatory or cooperative agency staff.

• Performs a variety of professional civil engineering duties in the planning design development construction operation and maintenance of Agencys flood control water quality and water production storage treatment and distribution facilities and systems; ensures adherence to professional standards codes and Agency specifications
• Conducts various engineering studies investigations and analyses; participates in preparation of reports regarding issues such as the environmental hydraulic geotechnical seismic hydrologic geomorphic water quality and treatment process aspects of water supply and flood control facilities and sites
• Assists in the preparation of engineering specifications drawings sketches cost estimates and other supporting documentation for proposed engineering projects; reviews drawings plans and other work submitted by external consultants engineers contractors and developers for conformance with professional codes standards and Agency specifications; drafts and prepares technical and administrative correspondence and reports Water Resource Engineer
• Conducts field inplant and office engineering studies related to the research planning design construction operation and maintenance of flood control and water supply facilities such as channels culverts bridges roads retaining walls pipelines dams treatment plants fishways and appurtenant structures
• Participates in and may coordinate various engineering studies regulatory or construction permit activities and related projects with Agency staff outside agencies and consultants ensuring that deadlines standards and specifications are met appropriately
• Provides civil engineering support to Agency construction projects and contractors; assists in the inspection of contractor installations as necessary; provides technical support during project construction including design changes submittal review request for information from contractors interpretation of contract documents and assistance with change orders; prepares and reviews construction contract documents as assigned
• Develops and maintains various databases and computer files; uses engineering software or develops programs to solve specific engineering problems
• Reviews statutes and regulations; interprets and applies the regulations with respect to Agency compliance; develops compliance strategies for regulations; may analyze proposed regulations
• Confers with Agency staff contractors the public and other agencies or organizations as needed regarding assigned work
• Uses a variety of office and field equipment such as hydrological measuring devices surveying equipment calculators computers and related software used in Water Resource engineering

Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Work under adverse conditions such as inclement weather dust or silica dust heat wind or environments subject to sudden changes and/or extremes in air temperature pressure or humidity work outdoors on uneven and/or slippery and/or wet ground surfaces at elevations above ground level in confined or extremely small work spaces come into contact with water petroleum products lubricants cleaning solutions or solvents toxic fumes liquids or gases allergens chemical products requiring MSDS sheets plant animal or food material or waste around moving machinery vehicles equipment hand and/or power tools electricity vibration and in extremely noisy environments.
• Some positions may need to demonstrate the ability to swim safely for 50 yards in order to safely work on and around large bodies of water.
• Wear and use safety clothing and equipment as required i.e. safety glasses gloves etc.

Application and Selection Procedures
Apply OnLine at Monday June:59 PM(PST)or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM by contacting:
Jennifer Datan Human Resources Analyst
Attn: Human Resources
168 W. Alisal Street 3rd Floor
Salinas CA 93901
Phone: (831)or Email:

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination preexamination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drugfree workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Jennifer Datan Human Resources Analyst at (831)or