Assistant Water Resources Planner, Zone 7
Assistant Water Resources Planner, Zone 7
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Introduction
DESCRIPTION
Assistant Water Resources Planner Zone 7 is the journey level class in the professional planning classification series. Incumbents perform routine to difficult planning work and are expected to exercise professional judgment within established parameters. Incumbents may be assigned to work with a small group of planners and technicians engaged in planning work or in a specialized function. While some of the duties of this class may overlap with some of the tasks performed by civil engineers engaged in Zone 7s planning effort engineers are typically more involved in the technical details of project and alternative development impact assessment and comparison of alternatives such as hydraulic network analysis determination of system capacity sizing and citing of facilities and feasibility studies. This class is distinguished from the next higher one of Associate Water Resources Planner Zone 7 in that the latter is the advanced-journey level of the classification series and will be assigned lead responsibilities.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications statedbelow the ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of successin the following areas:
- Water resource and environmental management issues such as one or more of the following: water supply planning water conservation environmental planning and compliance (e.g. permitting ecological studies grants) and/or flood protection and stewardship (e.g. watershed management channel restoration geomorphic analysis).
- Managing programs and projects including reporting budgeting evaluation and/or outreach to effectively support agency goals.
- Excellentquantitative and qualitative data analysis skills with experience using one or more tools such as spreadsheets databases modeling Power BI GIS VBA statistical software (e.g. R) and/or graphics software to support analytical work.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills with experience using one or more tools such as databases spreadsheets Power BI GIS VBA statistical software (e.g. R) or graphics software to support analytical work.
- Environmental planning and stewardship such as impact assessments ecological studies watershed protection environmental review and compliance permitting (1600/401/404) and/or an understanding of ecological principles and environmental policies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to prepare clear concise reports and deliver effective presentations.
- Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and working effectively in cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams to support various agency goals and water resource management decisions.
- Engaging professionally with diverse stakeholders including public agencies regulators special interest groups and the public.
- Effectively identifying problems and using logic judgment and data to evaluate alternatives and recommending solutions that achieve desired agency goals or outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Principles practices and trends in urban and regional planning including research and statistical methods and techniques; codes ordinance and laws related to planning watershed management and protection zoning environmental protection and subdivisions.
Organization of local governments including special districts.
Language and techniques used in planning and mapping.
Principles of growth management.
Use of personal computer including data base spreadsheet programs.
Water resources planning; water systems planning and economics.
Ability to:
Compile analyze and evaluate statistical and technical data.
Draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Prepare and write comprehensive concise and clear reports including computations text charts sketches and preparing graphic illustrations.
Understand and explain technical reports.
Interact courteously and effectively and maintain effective working relationships with Agency personnel the public other agencies consultants contractors and others.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative intra- and interagency relationships.
Reach collaborative solutions using problem-solving skills.
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.
For your Health & Well-Being
- 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
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term 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
- 1stUnited 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.
** Non-exempt 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
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
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 at 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:
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 non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Similar Jobs
Dr. Job is an online platform that connects employers with skilled job seekers, facilitating the search for job opportunities and top talent. Established in 2015. Dr. Job Pro has emerged as the world premier job portal, attracting thousands of job seekers every day from all over the world.
Follow Dr.Job
Dr Job FZ LLC. 2025 © All Rights Reserved