Water Resources Analyst - Wastewater

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that keeps our community’s most essential resource flowing! We’re looking for a driven professional to take on a key role in water resources planning and special projects. In this position, you’ll help shape the City’s water future by conducting important studies, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and preparing complex technical and regulatory reports. If you’re passionate about protecting and planning for our water systems, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws including water related regulations.
Knowledge of principles of water quality, water treatment, and distribution operations.
Knowledge of safety management practices.
Knowledge of techniques for training staff.
Knowledge of physical, chemical, microbiological, and bacteriological analysis of water.
Knowledge of technical report writing and technical research techniques.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to analyze and apply technical information related to water quality and water treatment and distribution operations and develop procedures that meet legal requirements.
Ability to analyze legislation and identify impact on City operations.
Ability to maintain filing systems.
Ability to research, analyze and make recommendations on operational and procedural practices.
Ability to prepare and review comprehensive analyses and reports; make effective presentations including conclusions and recommendations, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read, understand, apply, and communicate complex materials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in a utility performing research and analysis that involved making recommendations on related utilities operations.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Possession of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I and Water Distribution Grade I certificates from the California State Water Resources Control Board are desirable.
Environmental Compliance Inspector I from the California Water Environment Association is desirable.

Responsibilities

Keep current on legal, regulatory, and technical requirements related to the City’s utilities operations; communicate information to management and operations personnel; ensure the City meets regulatory requirements for domestic water systems.
Support assigned division’s compliance of regulatory permits; oversee the development and submission of required reports for state and federal regulatory agencies associated with permits and programs.
Serve as liaison to regulatory agencies.
Perform technical research and prepare reports regarding water quality, utilities operations, and related technical issues including those required by regulatory agencies.
Research, document, and report any deviations or violations of regulations and the corrective actions.
Conduct a variety of studies and assessments related to water supply and water quality; analyze data and make sound recommendations for management review.
Analyze and assess utility operations and assigned functions to identify opportunities for improvement; recommended and support the implementation of enhancements and alternative solutions; assist in the preparation of reports detailing operational performance and activities.
Coordinate between City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and consultants on special water quality studies by developing, gathering, reviewing, or obtaining data for assessment of current and future infrastructure needs and/or compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
Serve as database administrator for operations information management systems; troubleshoot issues with IT, department staff, and/or program developer and ensure the integrity of data.
Develop and provide training to staff on water sampling, water treatment and distribution operations and emergency operations programs.
Provide guidance to utilities operations on water quality activities, including the protection of water sources, optimization of treatment processes and distribution system practices.
Review legislation with potential impact on operations; prepare comments in response to proposed legislation and regulations.
Serve as an expert witness on issues pertaining to water quality and operations, as necessary.
Respond to inquiries and provide accurate information to utilities customers as well as representatives from federal, state, local and public agencies; investigate and resolve complaints by identifying issues and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Participate in negotiations, discussions and/or audits with regional, state, and/or federal regulatory agencies that issue environmental permits for City utility operations.
May participate in the selection of staff, review and recommend staff training, conduct performance evaluations, work with employees to correct deficiencies, and implement discipline procedures, as assigned.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.