Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7

Alameda County; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda County is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist for their Zone 7 Water Agency. The role involves managing water projects related to supply, flood control, and treatment facilities in the Tri-Valley region. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills and engineering experience in water supply systems.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology, along with a valid California professional engineer or geologist certificate. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to coordinate projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with water supply systems, pipelines, and water treatment projects.
• Strong project management skills with proven success.
• Knowledge of engineering principles applied to water resources.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and technical engineering work related to water resources.
• Manage projects, coordinating teams and budgets.
• Work with regulatory agencies to implement water projects.

Skills

Project management

Water supply systems

Engineering principles

Interpersonal communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Tools

GIS

Job description

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.

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

Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7 (#4965)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• 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 and
• Utilizes and manages technology (e.g., GIS) and other resources to achieve Agency objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I or II), CERTIFICATE, AND DRIVERS LICENSE.

EITHER I

Experience: The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Assistant Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7.

OR II

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).

AND

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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to a water agency, including design and construction, surveying and drafting, materials engineering and soil mechanics, environmental impact analysis and stress analysis.
• Principles of hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology and water resources management.
• Principles and practices of project management and contract administration, including planning, organizing, delegating, scheduling and controlling.
• Engineering mathematics, economics and statistical analysis.
• Construction methods, material, specifications and codes.
• Computer software applications related to engineering/geology.
• Applicable codes, regulations and standards relating to water resources, water quality and civil engineering.

Ability to:

• Effectively organize and coordinate complex engineering/geological projects, studies and contracted services.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of plans, designs, sketches, estimates and specifications.
• Apply engineering principles and computer programs to the solution of engineering/geological problems.
• Conduct engineering/geological studies, investigations and analyses.
• Analyze and interpret complex data and reports and reach sound conclusions and forecasts.
• Read, understand and interpret engineering/geological data, maps, survey notes, legal descriptions and other material.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate data and records.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, other agencies, developers, engineering firms and contractors, and other employees.
• Lead assigned staff in completion of projects and tasks.

Other Requirements:

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.