Associate Water Resources Planner

Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION
The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application
Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification
Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m
on the Last Day for Filing APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY


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 THE POSITION


Under general supervision, performs difficult professional planning programs, studies and projects, coordinates studies on major planning and policy issues related to the operation of a major municipal water supply utility, and has lead responsibility which may include assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work of assigned staff; performs other related duties as required


This is the advanced journey-level professional in the planning classification series
Incumbents perform difficult to complex planning work and are expected to exercise a wide latitude of professional judgment
They may also serve as project leaders on major planning studies or projects
They may direct the work of a small group of water resources planners and technicians engaged in planning work, or in a specialized function and also coordinate work with engineers
While some of the duties this class may overlap with some of the tasks performed by engineers engaged in Zone 7's planning efforts, engineers are typically more involved in the technical details of project and alternative development, impact assessment, and comparison of alternatives, such as hydraulic network analysis, determination of system capacity, sizing and citing of facilities, and feasibility studies
The position reports to a Principal Engineer, Zone 7 or higher classification, where the latter has the full range of supervisory responsibility of a section


For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: ASSOCIATE WATER RESOURCES PLANNER, ZONE 7 (#4947) IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Sound understanding of principles, practices, and trends in water resources and water operations, including research techniques, relevant codes, ordinances, and laws related to planning and environmental protection. Strong skills in compiling, analyzing, and evaluating technical data to inform planning and decision-making processes. Ability to draw valid conclusions and provide appropriate recommendations based on analyzed data and findings. Proficient in preparing comprehensive, concise, and clear reports, including computations, text, charts, and sketches. Ability to reach collaborative solutions, utilizing strong problem-solving skills. Exercise of independent professional judgment in decision-making processes. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Effective oral and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and interact with various stakeholders. Tactful and effective engagement with Zone 7's staff, executive management, Board of Directors, the public, other agencies, consultants, contractors, and other relevant parties. Ability to follow direction and guidance to implement assigned tasks. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I
Experience:


The equivalent of one-year full-time experience as an Assistant Water Resources Planner, Zone 7 in the Alameda County classified service
(Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)


Or II
Education:


Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, economics, environmental studies, or a closely related field AND
Experience:


The equivalent of three years full-time professional planning experience including one year of urban planning or working for a major utility department


License:


Possession of a valid State of California Motor Vehicle Operator's license and have a satisfactory driving record


NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:


Knowledge of: Principles, practices and trends in water resources and water operations including research techniques; codes, ordinance and laws related to planning and environmental protection

Organization of local governments including special districts; language and techniques used in planning and mapping

Principles of growth management

Use of personal computer including standard data base and spreadsheet programs

Techniques of public operations agency funding

Principles of supervision

County and Agency personnel and administrative policies and procedures

Ability to: Compile, analyze and evaluate technical data

Draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations

Prepare and write comprehensive, concise and clear reports including computations, text, charts, and sketches

Prepare graphic illustrations, and utilize database and spreadsheet programs

Understand and explain technical reports

Coordinate and review the work of assigned staff

Exercise independent professional judgment

Act as a project leader

Deal tactfully and effectively with Zone 7's staff (including executive management), Zone 7's Board of Directors, the public, other agencies, consultants, contractors and others

Communicate effectively orally

Reach collaborative solutions, using problem-solving skills

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements
Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified
Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score
The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.


Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit
Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position
Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position
Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance
The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN


Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by May 3, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by week of May 13, 2024 Oral Examination*: Week of June 3, 2024 Department Selection Interview: Early-Mid July 2024
*The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes
To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing
Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation
In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families
We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being
These benefits include but are not limited to*:


For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g
At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g
theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Childcare Resources 1st United Services Credit Union
*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 Conclusion
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