Water Resources Technician I/II for Marina Coast Water District

American Water Works Association; California; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Marina Coast Water District invites applicants for the Water Resources Technician I/II position, blending fieldwork with technical analysis to support sustainable groundwater management. The role involves monitoring wells, collecting data, and coordinating with partners on water resources projects on California’s Central Coast.

You will help prepare resource plans, annual reports, and evaluations, with deadlines and collaborations across consultants and agencies. Deadline to apply: 2026-11-09.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Supports groundwater monitoring and field data collection and water quality sampling.
• Coordinates with consultants, laboratories, and partner agencies on multi-agency water resources projects.
• Analyzes hydrologic and water quality data and prepares technical reports.

Connaissances

Data collection

Environmental monitoring

Sample collection

Recordkeeping

Data analysis

Formation

60 semester units coursework in engineering/hydrology/environmental science

Bachelor's degree in hydrology/engineering/environmental science

Description du poste

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Water Resources Technician I/II for Marina Coast Water District

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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.

Deadline to apply: November 9, 2026

Marina Coast Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• 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.