Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7

Zone 7•Livermore, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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/Geolgists are assigned to the same project, the higher level is normally in charge and assigns and reviews the work of the Assistant Engineers/Geologists.

Requirements

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 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.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Assistant Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7.
The equivalent of three years of full-time, progressively responsible professional engineering/geological experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

A self-starting individual who is proactive and takes initiative and has 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) with minimal supervision.
Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, for water supply projects related to pipelines, pump stations, water treatment plants, and/or groundwater wells.
Possesses a broad working knowledge of engineering and project management principles and practices in water resources (e.g., water supply) along with experience with related codes, ordinances, and laws.
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, recommendation 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, receives, and articulates information and concepts, in both written and oral formats.
Utilizes and manages technology (e.g., GIS) and other resources to achieve Agency objectives.

Responsibilities

Performs difficult professional civil and technical engineering/geological work related to water resources, flood control, water supply and water treatment facilities and systems.
Has lead responsibility which involves, but is not limited to, assigning, scheduling, monitoring, training and reviewing the work of assigned personnel.
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.
Assigns and reviews the work of Assistant Engineers/Geologists if assigned to the same project.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
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
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