The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, is a special district, governed by a seven-member board of directors, and is responsible for water supply, flood protection and watershed management in Santa Clara County. The district encompasses all of the county’s 1,300 square miles and serves the area’s 15 cities, 1.7 million residents and more than 200,000 commuters. Our responsibilities flow from our dual missions: to provide high quality water, and to manage flood and storm waters along the county’s 700 miles of creeks and rivers.
The mission of the district is a healthy, safe, and enhanced quality of living in Santa Clara County through the comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams.
We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses throughout Santa Clara County.
A seven-member Board of Directors governs Valley Water. We are an ethnically diverse, family friendly organization with employees who are committed to public service and work collaboratively with other agencies (all levels of government, community-based organizations, and neighborhood organizations) in carrying out our mission.
Valley Water strives to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Many of our employees have worked at the district for more than 20 years. Our employees come from diverse, cultural and professional backgrounds. The district promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. We offer careers in a wide range of fields.
The district values Excellence in Innovation, Integrity, Transparency and Teamwork. Our Workforce Development Program helps to guide our employees into the future by providing a systematic framework to facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources, which guides the development of a training curriculum based on business needs to enhance job knowledge and skills of the District’s workforce, and promotes professional development.
The Veteran’s Employee Resource Group provides assistance and supports Veteran affairs at Valley Water. Over the past ten years the district has participated in external support activities including care package drives for troops stationed overseas, as well as participating in the “Cell Phones for Troops” program.
In recognition of our employees who are veterans, a celebration is held annually around Veteran’s Day and features speakers and topics of historical interest.
The district is committed to creating an inclusive work environment which recognizes and supports the diversity of our community and enriches our perspectives.
Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Risk Manager, Insurance and Loss Exposure Programs
Valley Water
Salary: $164,320.00 - $209,892.80 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01770-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of District Counsel
Closing: 4/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview:
Valley Water's Risk Manager oversees the Risk Management program and staff which reside within the Office of the District Counsel. The Risk Manager manages, plans, and oversees the insurance and claims/liability programs and advises the business on indemnification and risk allocation matters. This position interfaces closely with business units across the organization and at all levels, including with senior leadership and, occasionally, the Board of Directors.
About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency headquartered in San Jose, CA which manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of safe, clean water, flood protection and environmental stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's approximately two million residents. Valley Water manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds, and more than 275 miles of streams to serve nearly two million people in Santa Clara County, which stretches 1,300 square miles and encompasses 15 cities and unincorporated areas.
Valley Water is governed by a seven-member publicly elected Board of Directors and has an annual budget of $857 million.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage the self-administration of Valley Water's liability and property self-insurance and insurance, and loss exposure programs including investigation analysis and settlement of claims and litigation.
Participate in the management of legal matters including defense strategy, setting cost allocation amounts and formulas, independently setting and monitoring claims reserves, and presenting claims to and negotiating with excess insurers.
Analyze and evaluate functions and activities for loss exposures; advise and instruct management and staff on identifying and effectively dealing with complex risk exposures and technical risk transfer issues.
Review, discuss, explain, and approve Certificates of Insurance and endorsements; develop and maintain a Certificate Tracking Database.
Administer contractual risk transfer program; develop and implement insurance standards; examine and interpret written agreements to determine and assess contract and permit insurance requirement indemnification issues, limitations on liability provisions, waivers, and job shutdowns; work with vendors and community members on insurance issues.
Negotiate the placement and provisions of Valley Water property, excess liability, auto, professional liability, workers' compensation, non-owned aircraft, cyber, and crime insurance; direct application process, property valuation updates, and broker marketing and insurance review; meet with underwriters; analyze complex coverage issues and negotiate broker and third-party administrator contracts.
Direct actuarial studies for self-insurance programs; collect and analyze loss and reserve data; determine assumptions and advise actuaries on anomalies; analyze actuarial study data and make recommendations for corrections.
Direct the submission of property and excess liability claims to insurers; identify and deal with coverage issues internally or through coverage counsel; recommend insurer settlements.
Perform on-site inspections and investigations with staff, attorneys, underwriters, brokers, and other public agencies to identify and review loss exposures and causal factors; perform stakeholder review of policies and procedures for risk assessment.
Identify and direct subrogation or recovery activities against persons and entities responsible for damage to property or liability losses.
Represent Valley Water to insurance brokers and service providers, underwriters, actuaries, external legal counsel, vendors, other public agencies, and customers/constituents.
Provide training to staff on a variety of topics, including insurance, contractual risk transfer, and risk analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Five (5) years of risk management experience, preferably overseeing a risk management program.
Experience managing liability property self-insurance and insurance, and loss exposure programs including investigation analysis and settlement of claims and litigation.
A minimum of two years of experience supervising risk management staff (regular, temporary, contract, and/or interns), including responsibility for employee evaluations, salary decisions, hiring, disciplinary actions, and work schedules.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Administer complex, technical, and sensitive risk management programs in an independent and cooperative manner.
Focus on quality and timeliness.
Adept at working with cross functional teams and senior leaders.
Political savvy.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and analytical skills.
Use information to develop self-insured retention levels, cost allocation amounts, and formulas.
Collect and analyze loss runs and reserve data, review and analyze financial and actuarial reports, and make recommendations for corrections.
Conduct risk inspections and accident investigations, including conducting interviews, collecting, and analyzing evidence, making determinations, drafting report, and defending findings.
Evaluate and develop improvements to risk management operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Conduct risk management research, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff reports.
Establish and maintain a variety of risk management program filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize a variety of risk management programs, services, and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
Ideal Knowledge:
Legal requirements of claim processing including sufficiency, timeliness, and response.
Principles and practices of claims investigation, evaluation, and valuation.
Insurances, such as general liability, property, workers' compensation, cyber, crime, errors, and omissions, auto and non-owned aircraft policies, insurance industry, certificates of insurance, limitation of liability issues, and complex coverage issues.
Legal system, court system, and litigation system, including discovery, court hearings, settlement negotiations, and legal strategies.
Organization and quality management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of risk management programs.
Principles and practices of risk management program budget development and administration, contract negotiation and management, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
Practices of researching risk management issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Fluency with common business and risk management software.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in risk management, business or public administration, or a related field.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
A valid Certified Risk Manager (CRM) certification from the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research (NAIER), Institute of Crisis & Risk Management (ICRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Insurance Educational Association, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or similar accredited risk management institution is desired.
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Risk Management Unit (Position Code 524)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5120133
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Risk Manager, Insurance and Loss Exposure Programs
Valley Water
Salary: $164,320.00 - $209,892.80 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01770-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of District Counsel
Closing: 4/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview:
Valley Water's Risk Manager oversees the Risk Management program and staff which reside within the Office of the District Counsel. The Risk Manager manages, plans, and oversees the insurance and claims/liability programs and advises the business on indemnification and risk allocation matters. This position interfaces closely with business units across the organization and at all levels, including with senior leadership and, occasionally, the Board of Directors.
About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency headquartered in San Jose, CA which manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of safe, clean water, flood protection and environmental stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's approximately two million residents. Valley Water manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds, and more than 275 miles of streams to serve nearly two million people in Santa Clara County, which stretches 1,300 square miles and encompasses 15 cities and unincorporated areas.
Valley Water is governed by a seven-member publicly elected Board of Directors and has an annual budget of $857 million.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage the self-administration of Valley Water's liability and property self-insurance and insurance, and loss exposure programs including investigation analysis and settlement of claims and litigation.
Participate in the management of legal matters including defense strategy, setting cost allocation amounts and formulas, independently setting and monitoring claims reserves, and presenting claims to and negotiating with excess insurers.
Analyze and evaluate functions and activities for loss exposures; advise and instruct management and staff on identifying and effectively dealing with complex risk exposures and technical risk transfer issues.
Review, discuss, explain, and approve Certificates of Insurance and endorsements; develop and maintain a Certificate Tracking Database.
Administer contractual risk transfer program; develop and implement insurance standards; examine and interpret written agreements to determine and assess contract and permit insurance requirement indemnification issues, limitations on liability provisions, waivers, and job shutdowns; work with vendors and community members on insurance issues.
Negotiate the placement and provisions of Valley Water property, excess liability, auto, professional liability, workers' compensation, non-owned aircraft, cyber, and crime insurance; direct application process, property valuation updates, and broker marketing and insurance review; meet with underwriters; analyze complex coverage issues and negotiate broker and third-party administrator contracts.
Direct actuarial studies for self-insurance programs; collect and analyze loss and reserve data; determine assumptions and advise actuaries on anomalies; analyze actuarial study data and make recommendations for corrections.
Direct the submission of property and excess liability claims to insurers; identify and deal with coverage issues internally or through coverage counsel; recommend insurer settlements.
Perform on-site inspections and investigations with staff, attorneys, underwriters, brokers, and other public agencies to identify and review loss exposures and causal factors; perform stakeholder review of policies and procedures for risk assessment.
Identify and direct subrogation or recovery activities against persons and entities responsible for damage to property or liability losses.
Represent Valley Water to insurance brokers and service providers, underwriters, actuaries, external legal counsel, vendors, other public agencies, and customers/constituents.
Provide training to staff on a variety of topics, including insurance, contractual risk transfer, and risk analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Five (5) years of risk management experience, preferably overseeing a risk management program.
Experience managing liability property self-insurance and insurance, and loss exposure programs including investigation analysis and settlement of claims and litigation.
A minimum of two years of experience supervising risk management staff (regular, temporary, contract, and/or interns), including responsibility for employee evaluations, salary decisions, hiring, disciplinary actions, and work schedules.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Administer complex, technical, and sensitive risk management programs in an independent and cooperative manner.
Focus on quality and timeliness.
Adept at working with cross functional teams and senior leaders.
Political savvy.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and analytical skills.
Use information to develop self-insured retention levels, cost allocation amounts, and formulas.
Collect and analyze loss runs and reserve data, review and analyze financial and actuarial reports, and make recommendations for corrections.
Conduct risk inspections and accident investigations, including conducting interviews, collecting, and analyzing evidence, making determinations, drafting report, and defending findings.
Evaluate and develop improvements to risk management operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Conduct risk management research, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff reports.
Establish and maintain a variety of risk management program filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize a variety of risk management programs, services, and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
Ideal Knowledge:
Legal requirements of claim processing including sufficiency, timeliness, and response.
Principles and practices of claims investigation, evaluation, and valuation.
Insurances, such as general liability, property, workers' compensation, cyber, crime, errors, and omissions, auto and non-owned aircraft policies, insurance industry, certificates of insurance, limitation of liability issues, and complex coverage issues.
Legal system, court system, and litigation system, including discovery, court hearings, settlement negotiations, and legal strategies.
Organization and quality management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of risk management programs.
Principles and practices of risk management program budget development and administration, contract negotiation and management, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
Practices of researching risk management issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Fluency with common business and risk management software.
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in risk management, business or public administration, or a related field.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
A valid Certified Risk Manager (CRM) certification from the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research (NAIER), Institute of Crisis & Risk Management (ICRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Insurance Educational Association, RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, or similar accredited risk management institution is desired.
To review the Job Description, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/JD%20Risk%20Manager%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Risk Management Unit (Position Code 524)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5120133
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Staff Analyst
Valley Water
Salary: $101,545.60 - $129,916.80 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01755-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of External Affairs
Closing: 2/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
The Staff Analyst position in Valley Water's Office of External Affairs (EA) Division will provide administrative and project support to the Assistant Officer (AO) and the offices of Communications, Civic Engagement, and Community Benefits. The Staff Analyst will work with various levels of staff throughout the organization, as well as external partners and stakeholders to coordinate assigned programs, projects, and services. Excellent customer service and project management skills along with the ability to take initiative, multi-task and work toward solutions while staying calm under pressure, are crucial to success in this position. In addition to general office support duties such as workflow/invoice tracking, processing, space planning, training/travel logistics and calendaring, the Staff Analyst will be researching and compiling information/data to help inform EA management of efforts related to budgets and status of agency programs/projects, to contribute to the division's goals.This position will need to be knowledgeable in applying procedural, program and compliance comprehension in support of the offices of Communications, Civic Engagement and Community Benefits, and the AO. The Staff Analyst will also need to understand how to work effectively with members of the public from the diverse communities served by Valley Water. This position will perform a variety of tasks relative to their assigned areas of responsibility. This includes participating in outreach and community engagement events/activities, which may sometimes require working at night and or on the weekends. Additionally, all Valley Water employees are considered Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon to report to the Emergency Operation Center during a disaster.This position is part of a deadline-driven, fast-paced team of professionals who are expected to problem solve and offer solutions to enhance the success of External Affairs and Valley Water. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide project and administrative support for the Office of Communications as assigned, including coordination of programs, projects, and services, and researching and compiling information/data to help inform management of efforts related to budgets and programs/projects led by the Office of Communications.
General duties also include maintaining budget tracking sheets, processing invoices, and compiling/producing reports as requested, among other tasks.
Provide project and administrative support for the Office of Civic Engagement as assigned, provide administrative support for the Youth Commission and Water 101 Academy; and coordinate communications and social media efforts.
Provide project-level staff support for the Office of Community Benefits as assigned, provide administrative support for the CRS program, and assist the Grants and Partnerships team with reviewing grant invoices, meeting coordination and outreach.
Perform and support office and administrative functions for supervisor and unit managers, such as meeting coordination, space planning, calendaring, proofreading of materials, budget coordination, invoice review and processing, and workflow tracking on various internal documentation routing platforms.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: Three (3) years of experience handling a variety of administrative support and technical duties. Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Learn the operations, policies, and procedures of Valley Water and assigned area.
Interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Valley Water policies and procedures.
Recommend and implement modifications to existing programs, systems, and procedures.
Research and summarize data and prepare logical written reports and correspondence related to assigned area independently or from brief instructions.
Make mathematical, financial, and statistical computations.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks.
Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use common desktop applications and software as well as specialized software related to the work.
Develop and use spreadsheets and databases.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge:
Basic principles of management and public administration.
Statistical and research methods.
Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment.
Financial recordkeeping.
Principles of business writing and report preparation.
Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration or a related field.Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of two years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Staff%20Analyst%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of the Chief of External Affairs Unit (Position Code 1071 / Linh Hoang)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4983019
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Staff Analyst
Valley Water
Salary: $101,545.60 - $129,916.80 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01755-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Office of External Affairs
Closing: 2/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
The Staff Analyst position in Valley Water's Office of External Affairs (EA) Division will provide administrative and project support to the Assistant Officer (AO) and the offices of Communications, Civic Engagement, and Community Benefits. The Staff Analyst will work with various levels of staff throughout the organization, as well as external partners and stakeholders to coordinate assigned programs, projects, and services. Excellent customer service and project management skills along with the ability to take initiative, multi-task and work toward solutions while staying calm under pressure, are crucial to success in this position. In addition to general office support duties such as workflow/invoice tracking, processing, space planning, training/travel logistics and calendaring, the Staff Analyst will be researching and compiling information/data to help inform EA management of efforts related to budgets and status of agency programs/projects, to contribute to the division's goals.This position will need to be knowledgeable in applying procedural, program and compliance comprehension in support of the offices of Communications, Civic Engagement and Community Benefits, and the AO. The Staff Analyst will also need to understand how to work effectively with members of the public from the diverse communities served by Valley Water. This position will perform a variety of tasks relative to their assigned areas of responsibility. This includes participating in outreach and community engagement events/activities, which may sometimes require working at night and or on the weekends. Additionally, all Valley Water employees are considered Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon to report to the Emergency Operation Center during a disaster.This position is part of a deadline-driven, fast-paced team of professionals who are expected to problem solve and offer solutions to enhance the success of External Affairs and Valley Water. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide project and administrative support for the Office of Communications as assigned, including coordination of programs, projects, and services, and researching and compiling information/data to help inform management of efforts related to budgets and programs/projects led by the Office of Communications.
General duties also include maintaining budget tracking sheets, processing invoices, and compiling/producing reports as requested, among other tasks.
Provide project and administrative support for the Office of Civic Engagement as assigned, provide administrative support for the Youth Commission and Water 101 Academy; and coordinate communications and social media efforts.
Provide project-level staff support for the Office of Community Benefits as assigned, provide administrative support for the CRS program, and assist the Grants and Partnerships team with reviewing grant invoices, meeting coordination and outreach.
Perform and support office and administrative functions for supervisor and unit managers, such as meeting coordination, space planning, calendaring, proofreading of materials, budget coordination, invoice review and processing, and workflow tracking on various internal documentation routing platforms.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below. Ideal Experience: Three (3) years of experience handling a variety of administrative support and technical duties. Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Learn the operations, policies, and procedures of Valley Water and assigned area.
Interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Valley Water policies and procedures.
Recommend and implement modifications to existing programs, systems, and procedures.
Research and summarize data and prepare logical written reports and correspondence related to assigned area independently or from brief instructions.
Make mathematical, financial, and statistical computations.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks.
Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use common desktop applications and software as well as specialized software related to the work.
Develop and use spreadsheets and databases.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge:
Basic principles of management and public administration.
Statistical and research methods.
Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment.
Financial recordkeeping.
Principles of business writing and report preparation.
Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration or a related field.Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of two years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Staff%20Analyst%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Office of the Chief of External Affairs Unit (Position Code 1071 / Linh Hoang)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4983019
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Water Plant Operator / Senior Water Plant Operator
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01754-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Treated Water
Closing: Continuous
Description
Water Plant Operator San Jose, California Annual Salary: $106,662.40- $136,614.40 DOE/DOQ Senior Water Plant Operator San Jose, California Annual Salary: $117,748.80- $150,737.60 DOE/DOQ
We are seeking a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator to join Valley Water's South Treatment Operations Unit. This position will perform the duties of a state-designated shift operator in the monitoring and operation of a water treatment plant, to provide relief operations shift coverage and, as necessary, to perform the duties of an Assistant Water Plant Operator. The Water Plant Operator will use the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations. They will be responsible for analyzing data to ensure compliance with all State and Federal drinking water standards and performing administrative procedures. The Water Plant Operator will train and sign-off training checklists for lower-level operations staff. They will perform scheduled and emergency plant shut-downs and start-ups. Additionally, they will complete safety trainings and follow safety protocols.
We are seeking to fill multiple positions, for which the incumbents would be hired as either a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator. There are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the state-designated shift operator, oversee all plant activities on an assigned shift; maintain situational awareness of, or assist in, maintenance, engineering, and construction work, special projects, contractors, non-plant Valley Water employees, and all plant visitors; represent the treatment plant with personnel located offsite such as retailers, regulators, other Valley Water plants and support units, and other water agencies; direct the activities of the operator on shift; and formulate production and quality related decisions.
Use the plant's computer based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations; investigate and respond to alarms; scan multiple computer monitors simultaneously; navigate a multitude of program screens to observe, track, and retrieve on-line instrument readings for water, chemicals, and equipment.
Perform various administrative tasks such as data entry into spreadsheets and database programs, initiate and follow up on work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance; create and revise standard operating procedures; order chemicals; maintain, compile, and review plant operations data; complete entries into the plant's log book.
Serve in the role of Relief Operator on as needed/rotational basis.
Train lower-level operator staff; sign off on training checklists.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Water Plant Operator Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing work as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant that is rated as a T-4 or higher facility.
Senior Water Plant Operator Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant. Two (2) of the five (5) years must have been working as a state-designated shift operator while holding a valid T3 operator certificate at a facility rated at a T4 level or higher.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Working experience/expertise in operating and troubleshooting standard and advanced water treatment plant equipment
Proficient in water treatment math and chemistry
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SCADA, Maximo.
Ideal Knowledge:
Understanding of key regulations, reporting procedures and requirements of drinking water
Knowledge of safe work practices around water treatment plant chemicals and equipment
Knowledge of practices and responsibilities of leading the work of assigned staff
Understanding and familiarity with new or pending regulations such as algal toxicity.
Ideal Training and Education:
Water Plant Operator/ Senior Water Plant Operator
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six (6) quarter units in chemistry and six (6) quarter units in math from an accredited college.
Required License or Certificate
Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Senior Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T4 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Water%20Plant%20Operator%2012-2020.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
South Water Treatment Unit (Position Code 472, 532, 571 )Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4976041
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Water Plant Operator / Senior Water Plant Operator
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01754-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Treated Water
Closing: Continuous
Description
Water Plant Operator San Jose, California Annual Salary: $106,662.40- $136,614.40 DOE/DOQ Senior Water Plant Operator San Jose, California Annual Salary: $117,748.80- $150,737.60 DOE/DOQ
We are seeking a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator to join Valley Water's South Treatment Operations Unit. This position will perform the duties of a state-designated shift operator in the monitoring and operation of a water treatment plant, to provide relief operations shift coverage and, as necessary, to perform the duties of an Assistant Water Plant Operator. The Water Plant Operator will use the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations. They will be responsible for analyzing data to ensure compliance with all State and Federal drinking water standards and performing administrative procedures. The Water Plant Operator will train and sign-off training checklists for lower-level operations staff. They will perform scheduled and emergency plant shut-downs and start-ups. Additionally, they will complete safety trainings and follow safety protocols.
We are seeking to fill multiple positions, for which the incumbents would be hired as either a Water Plant Operator or Senior Water Plant Operator. There are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As the state-designated shift operator, oversee all plant activities on an assigned shift; maintain situational awareness of, or assist in, maintenance, engineering, and construction work, special projects, contractors, non-plant Valley Water employees, and all plant visitors; represent the treatment plant with personnel located offsite such as retailers, regulators, other Valley Water plants and support units, and other water agencies; direct the activities of the operator on shift; and formulate production and quality related decisions.
Use the plant's computer based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control plant operations; investigate and respond to alarms; scan multiple computer monitors simultaneously; navigate a multitude of program screens to observe, track, and retrieve on-line instrument readings for water, chemicals, and equipment.
Perform various administrative tasks such as data entry into spreadsheets and database programs, initiate and follow up on work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance; create and revise standard operating procedures; order chemicals; maintain, compile, and review plant operations data; complete entries into the plant's log book.
Serve in the role of Relief Operator on as needed/rotational basis.
Train lower-level operator staff; sign off on training checklists.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
Water Plant Operator Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing work as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant that is rated as a T-4 or higher facility.
Senior Water Plant Operator Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant. Two (2) of the five (5) years must have been working as a state-designated shift operator while holding a valid T3 operator certificate at a facility rated at a T4 level or higher.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Working experience/expertise in operating and troubleshooting standard and advanced water treatment plant equipment
Proficient in water treatment math and chemistry
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SCADA, Maximo.
Ideal Knowledge:
Understanding of key regulations, reporting procedures and requirements of drinking water
Knowledge of safe work practices around water treatment plant chemicals and equipment
Knowledge of practices and responsibilities of leading the work of assigned staff
Understanding and familiarity with new or pending regulations such as algal toxicity.
Ideal Training and Education:
Water Plant Operator/ Senior Water Plant Operator
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six (6) quarter units in chemistry and six (6) quarter units in math from an accredited college.
Required License or Certificate
Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Senior Water Plant Operator License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade T4 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Water%20Plant%20Operator%2012-2020.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
South Water Treatment Unit (Position Code 472, 532, 571 )Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4976041
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Valley Water
San Jose, CA, USA
Assistant Engineer I/II Civil
Valley Water
Salary: $106,496.00 - $136,240.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01746-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Treated Water
Closing: 1/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
Assistant Engineer I : $106,496.00 - $136,240.00 annually
Assistant Engineer II: $117,520.00 - $150,446.40 annually
The Assistant Engineer I/II is under general supervision, performs a variety of engineering assignments in support of the planning, design and operation of the Valley Water's treatment facilities and pipelines including, but not limited to, conducting engineering studies and preparing, reviewing, and /or commenting on reports, designs and specifications, provides engineering support in the source water monitoring and water treatment plants and water purification facility operations and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Based on the candidate's qualification, we may hire at level I or level II for this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Act as the Assistant Water Quality liaison to one of our three Water Treatment Plants or Silicon Valley Advanced Purification Center. Providing process engineering support with respect to treatment process optimization, troubleshooting, water quality goals, research and drinking water regulatory compliance.
Assist with source water quality and protection programs, and other related assignments to ensure compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
Provide support to responding to inquiries from internal and external groups on water quality and related issues.
Provide water quality support to capital and maintenance projects.
Support pipeline disinfection and dichlorination.
Provide support to Water Quality Unit's research program on pilot and full-scale treatment studies.
Provide support for tracking source water conditions and treatment plant performance evaluation.
Maintain effective working relationships with other units, agencies, and the public, and maintain organized and accurate documents and files.
Ensure adherence to professional engineering codes, standards, and policies.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
No experience required for Assistant Engineer I. Two years of professional engineering experience required for Assistant Engineer II.
Field experience with a water utility is ideal.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Assistant Engineer I - Civil
Ability to:
Apply engineering principles, practices, concepts, and standards to engineering problems.
Apply water resources principles, practices, concepts, and standards to water supply, operations, and water quality problems.
Prepare, understand, and interpret specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents.
Perform engineering and statistical calculations. Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
Learn to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and engineering policies and procedures.
Learn to conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
Use office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines, and best engineering practices.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Assistant Engineer II - Civil
In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Engineer I - Civil:
Independently conduct comprehensive engineering studies, investigations, and analyses.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and engineering policies and procedures.
Conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
Ideal Knowledge:
Assistant Engineer I - Civil
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, concepts, and standards of source water, water treatment and water quality.
Principles, practices, theories, and methods of water supply, water treatment and water quality.
Practices of researching engineering issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.
Office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Principles and techniques by effectively dealing with the public and colleagues.
Assistant Engineer II-Civil
In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Engineer I - Civil:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
Recent and on-going science and engineering developments in water quality and water treatment.
Applicable federal, state drinking water regulations.
Ideal Training and Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil/environmental or related engineering or science field.
OR
Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/CS%20Assistant%20Engineer%20I-II%20Civil%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Water Quality Unit (Position Code 470)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4932904
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Assistant Engineer I/II Civil
Valley Water
Salary: $106,496.00 - $136,240.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01746-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Treated Water
Closing: 1/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
Assistant Engineer I : $106,496.00 - $136,240.00 annually
Assistant Engineer II: $117,520.00 - $150,446.40 annually
The Assistant Engineer I/II is under general supervision, performs a variety of engineering assignments in support of the planning, design and operation of the Valley Water's treatment facilities and pipelines including, but not limited to, conducting engineering studies and preparing, reviewing, and /or commenting on reports, designs and specifications, provides engineering support in the source water monitoring and water treatment plants and water purification facility operations and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Based on the candidate's qualification, we may hire at level I or level II for this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Act as the Assistant Water Quality liaison to one of our three Water Treatment Plants or Silicon Valley Advanced Purification Center. Providing process engineering support with respect to treatment process optimization, troubleshooting, water quality goals, research and drinking water regulatory compliance.
Assist with source water quality and protection programs, and other related assignments to ensure compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
Provide support to responding to inquiries from internal and external groups on water quality and related issues.
Provide water quality support to capital and maintenance projects.
Support pipeline disinfection and dichlorination.
Provide support to Water Quality Unit's research program on pilot and full-scale treatment studies.
Provide support for tracking source water conditions and treatment plant performance evaluation.
Maintain effective working relationships with other units, agencies, and the public, and maintain organized and accurate documents and files.
Ensure adherence to professional engineering codes, standards, and policies.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
No experience required for Assistant Engineer I. Two years of professional engineering experience required for Assistant Engineer II.
Field experience with a water utility is ideal.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Assistant Engineer I - Civil
Ability to:
Apply engineering principles, practices, concepts, and standards to engineering problems.
Apply water resources principles, practices, concepts, and standards to water supply, operations, and water quality problems.
Prepare, understand, and interpret specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents.
Perform engineering and statistical calculations. Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
Learn to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and engineering policies and procedures.
Learn to conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
Use office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines, and best engineering practices.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Assistant Engineer II - Civil
In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Engineer I - Civil:
Independently conduct comprehensive engineering studies, investigations, and analyses.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and engineering policies and procedures.
Conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
Ideal Knowledge:
Assistant Engineer I - Civil
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, concepts, and standards of source water, water treatment and water quality.
Principles, practices, theories, and methods of water supply, water treatment and water quality.
Practices of researching engineering issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.
Office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Principles and techniques by effectively dealing with the public and colleagues.
Assistant Engineer II-Civil
In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Engineer I - Civil:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
Recent and on-going science and engineering developments in water quality and water treatment.
Applicable federal, state drinking water regulations.
Ideal Training and Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil/environmental or related engineering or science field.
OR
Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/CS%20Assistant%20Engineer%20I-II%20Civil%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Water Quality Unit (Position Code 470)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4932904
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