Zone 7-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Livermore, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agency’s administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California’s oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area, and the surrounding farmlands and ranches that mirror the Valley’s western heritage. Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities. For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 please visit their website at www.zone7water.com . Under general supervision, performs difficult professional civil and technical engineering/geological work related to water resources, flood control, water supply and water treatment facilities and systems, and has lead responsibility which involves, but is not limited to, assigning, scheduling, monitoring, training and reviewing the work of assigned personnel; performs related work as required. This is an advanced journey-level class in the professional engineering/geologist series of the Zone 7 Flood Control and Water Conservation District. This class is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7, in that the latter class has first-line supervisory responsibility over professional and technical staff, while the former will usually be responsible for an entire project and, within established administrative limits and time schedules, will plan, organize and/or execute the project with a minimum of supervision or will have responsibilities for program operations. The class of Associate Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7, is further distinguished from the next lower class of Assistant Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7, in that while the latter class is the journey level, they are usually assigned the smaller and/or routine projects of average difficulty or a portion of a major project. If Assistant and Associate Engineers/Geologists are assigned to the same project, the higher level is normally in charge and assigns and reviews the work of the Assistant Engineers/Geologists. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7 (#4965)

  • Experience: The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Assistant Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7.
  • Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology or a closely related field. (Possession of a valid State of California Engineer-In-Training certificate may be substituted for the required degree.)
  • Experience: The equivalent of three years of full-time, progressively responsible professional engineering/geological experience.
  • Certificate: Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineer, or a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Registered Geologist issued by the California State Board of Registered Geologists and Geophysicists.
  • License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
  • Must be willing and able to work in exposure to chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards and outdoors all-weather conditions.
  • May be required to respond to emergencies in off-hours.
  • A self-starting individual with proven engineering experience working on water supply system (e.g., pipelines, pump stations, groundwater wells, and surface water treatment) projects and studies and managing contracted services (e.g., consultants and contractors).
  • Possesses a broad working knowledge of engineering and/or planning principles and practices in water resources (e.g., water supply) along with experience with related codes, ordinances, and laws.
  • Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and coordinate related resources, personnel, and activities to successful completion.
  • Ability to plan, design, and manage construction of water supply system related projects.
  • Ability to work with regulatory agencies to implement projects.
  • Collects and synthesizes data/information from a variety of sources in an objective and scientific manner to reach a sound conclusion or forecast.
  • Sets reasonable goals and develops a plan to achieve goals while ensuring routine activities continue productively.
  • Exhibits adaptability and enthusiasm when faced with changes and challenges.
  • Practices strong interpersonal communications to maintain constructive relationships with the public, other agencies, developers, engineering firms, contractors and all levels of staff across the Agency, fostering cooperation and collaboration to ensure efficient completion of projects and goals.
  • Effectively presents and receives information and concepts, in both written and oral formats and Utilizes and manages technology (e.g., GIS) and other resources to achieve Agency objectives.
  • 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
  • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
  • 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
  • 1 st United Services Credit Union
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