Water Resources Technician Environmental Services

Salinas, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5669 - 7743

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: Sunday November 16 2025
Exam #: 25/43B03/10SA

The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) / Environmental Services (ES) Unit is responsible for stormwater control floodwater control and water resources management. ES has oversight for Federal/State/Local regulation compliance with County of Monterey Code of Ordinances FEMA National Flood Insurance Program California State Water Resources Control Board Municipal Stormwater Program. ES provides review of development plans for compliance to land use regulations and provides various professional inspections and tasks. ES provides services for control of stormwater floodwater water conservation protection of water quality and the sustainable management of water resources while minimizing impacts from storm and flood events.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of five Divisions including Development Services Planning Services Permit Center Special Programs and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development planning for future needs of the County and helps protect natural resources.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Critically important qualifications for this position are integrity; flexibility and adaptability; the ability to develop and maintain close working relationships; strong oral and written communication skills; an ability to relate well to the public management and employees at all levels; and good addition the ideal candidate is expected to possess and exhibit exceptional character and integrity; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; deal tactfully with individuals even in time of disagreement and conflict; effectively and tactfully communicate; deal effectively with both internal and external customers and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; exemplify an enthusiastic resourceful and effective customer service attitude; promote Monterey County Values and provide excellent customer service.

The Eligible List established through this recruitment process may be used county-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

Interprets ordinances and standards for compliance in water resources matters; develops procedures and forms relating to water resources management.
Reviews land development proposals and recommends conditions consistent with Federal State and local regulations reviews and comments on project proposals and environmental assessment documents.
Provides information concerning development regulations and flood control measures the National Flood Insurance Program and the Flood Plain Ordinances.
Performs field inspections and special technical studies.

To view the complete classification description please visit the County of Monterey website:
Water Resources Technician.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

Personal computer database management and methods; computerized drawing techniques.
Nomenclature symbolism methods and practices techniques and instruments used in water resources engineering and management work.
Advanced mathematics including Algebra Geometry Trigonometry and Statistics; hydraulic engineering calculations.

Skill and Ability to:

Perform complex mathematical calculations i.e. Algebra Trigonometry and Statistics.
Collect analyze and organize information for input to computer models.
Read and interpret maps aerial photographs photos engineering and construction plans regulations and ordinances.
Use computerized drawing and analysis software.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare reports and technical documents and speak before groups.
Follow oral and written directions and instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide excellent and courteous customer service.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

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:

Experience:Three years of experience performing duties involving water supply projects hydrology water resource management water-related development review flood plain management developing and maintaining databases and interaction with the public.

Education: Completion of all coursework leading to a bachelors degree in engineering Geology Water Resources Management Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.

Additional Information

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

Possess 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; travel out of County to attend meetings.
Work under adverse conditions such as inclement weather dust or silica dust heat fire or steam 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.
Wear and use safety clothing and equipment as required i.e. safety glasses gloves etc.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view theUnit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:
As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at November:59 PM(PST)

Hard copy applicationsmay be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Housing Community Development Department

Attn: Human Resources

168 West Alisal St

Salinas CA 93901

Phone: 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 pre-examination 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 drug-free 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 Stephanie Ahumada Human Resources Analyst at or

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Position DescriptionFinal Filing Deadline: Sunday November 16 2025Exam #: 25/43B03/10SAThe County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) / Environmental Services (ES) Unit is responsible for stormwater control floodwater control and water resources management. ES has oversigh...