Water Resources Technician I/II for Marina Coast Water District

American Water Works Association; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Coast Water District invites applications for Water Resources Technician I/II, supporting groundwater monitoring, field data collection, sampling, and data analysis on the Central Coast of California. The District manages water resources, plans, and projects to ensure sustainable water services and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role involves coordinating with consultants and agencies, preparing reports, and assisting with procurement and project management to advance water

Qualifications

• 60 semester units of college coursework including the fundamentals of engineering, hydrology, groundwater, and water resources management.
• One year of experience performing data collection, environmental monitoring, sample collection, recordkeeping, data analysis, or related technical work.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports groundwater monitoring and field data collection, water quality sampling, and monitoring of well infrastructure projects.
• Assists with preparation of resource plans and reports, annual reports, and periodic evaluations.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, laboratories, and partner agencies on multi-agency water resources projects.
• Analyzes hydrologic and water quality data and prepares technical reports.
• Assists with procurement and project management for water resources programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field

Job description

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in the field of water resources? Do you enjoy a mix of hands-on field work, technical analysis, and collaborative projects that support sustainable groundwater management? If so, Marina Coast Water District invites you to apply for the Water Resources Technician I/II position and join a team dedicated to protecting and managing vital water resources.

Currently, the District is actively engaged in the conversion of the former Fort Ord military base to a vibrant mixed-use community, including approximately 6,000 new homes and several hundred thousand square feet of commercial/industrial facilities. Our mission is to provide high quality water, wastewater, and recycled water services to the District's expanding communities through management, conservation, and development of future resources at reasonable costs.

It's an exciting time to work for the District and to play an integral role in this high-profile opportunity, while also living on the Central Coast of California along the scenic Monterey Bay area—It just doesn't get any better…

As a valued member of the Water Resources Division, performs professional level duties in support of the District's groundwater monitoring; performs and coordinates field data collection and water quality sampling and monitors well infrastructure projects; supports the preparation of resource plans and reports, annual reports, and periodic evaluations; coordinates with consultants, contractors, laboratories, and partner agencies on multi-agency water resources projects; analyzes hydrologic and water quality data and prepares technical reports; and assists with procurement and project management for water resources programs.

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Marina Coast Water District.

Deadline to apply: November 9, 2026

Marina Coast Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Water Resources Technician I: Equivalent to 60 semester units of college-level coursework which included the fundamentals of engineering, hydrology, groundwater, and water resources management, or related fields and one year of experience performing data collection, environmental monitoring, sample collection, recordkeeping, data analysis, or related technical work.

Water Resources Technician II: In addition to the above, two years of experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the District's classification of Water Resources Technician I.

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field from an accredited college may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.