Senior Geologist

Zone 7 Water Agency/ County of Alameda; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-Being

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Longevity Pay

Job summary

Zone 7 Water Agency in Livermore, CA is seeking a first-line supervisory Geologist to oversee project geologists and professional staff. The role includes significant responsibility for water resources programs and projects, with direct supervision of staff and coordination with internal teams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology, at least three years of professional experience after registration, and two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or closely related field.
• Three years of full-time professional engineering/geologist experience after registration.
• Two years of supervisory or administrative experience.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; may respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of professional and technical staff; act as project geologist.
• Lead water resources programs and projects with accountability for outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver assigned work.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Job description

SALARY: $193,481.00 - $235,268.80 per year

DESCRIPTION:

This is a working, first-line supervisory classification in the professional Geologist series. Incumbents typically serve as project geologists or have significant responsibility for water resources programs and projects, including the direct supervision of professional and technical staff.

BENEFITS:

Zone 7 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families*. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health & Well-Being (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP)
• Financial Security (Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans) Alameda County Retirement Assoc.
• Work/Life Balance (12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase; childcare resources; and flexible work options upon approval)
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $7,500 per fiscal year
• Longevity Pay (2% at 5 years, additional 2% at 10 years)
  *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology or a closely related field.

Experience:

The equivalent of three years’ full-time progressively responsible professional engineering/geologist experience subsequent to Professional Registration that included the equivalent of two years of supervisory or administrative experience.

Must be willing and able to work in exposure to chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards, and outdoors in all weather conditions. May be required to respond to emergencies in off-hours.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer OR a Professional Geologist issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.