Application Filing Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023
Exam #: 23/41C02/02JD

MCWRA is seeking qualified candidates to fill two (2) vacancies in the following areas:

1) Operations

2) Hydrology and environmental resources

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

• Performs a variety of professional hydrologic or hydrogeologic duties in the planning, design, development, operation, and maintenance of flood control, water quality, and water production, storage, treatment and distribution facilities and systems; ensures adherence to professional standards, codes and department specifications pertaining to ground and surface water quality or quantity and characteristics or trends; assists in preparation of other technical reports
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, interprets or reduces data pertaining to ground and surface water quality or quantity and characteristics or trends; assists in preparation of other technical reports
• Assists in sampling and evaluation of groundwater and surface water supply, availability and/or quality, as well as trends over time; maintains water quality assurance documentation; assists in operation/evaluation of conservation release program
• Operates and maintains water quality, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, land use, or ground water extraction reporting data base; graphs and charts data; prepares maps
• May assist in the configuration and development of data input files for ground and/or surface water modeling; interprets model output and processes data for technical reports and public presentations
• Responds to requests for information

To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: Water Resources Hydrologist (Download PDF reader).

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, analysis, and equipment used in either water quality, hydraulic, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), extraction reporting and water conservation, or hydrologic data collection
• Principles, practices, and theories used in floodplain management, hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, hydraulics, water quality, or irrigation water and nitrate water quality management
• Water resources management and planning
• Groundwater and aquifer characteristics and geology
• Applicable safety practices
• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical hydrology report preparation
• Methods used in surface water and ground water hydrologic analysis or sampling
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and data base management methods; Geographic Information Systems [GIS]; Global Positioning Systems (GPS); and Web-based applications
• Advanced mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry and statistics; nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and instruments used in water resources management and/or engineering work

Skill and Ability to:

• Apply hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and/or water quality principles and techniques to evaluate and solve difficult water resources and civil engineering problems
• Compile, review, analyze, interpret or reduce data pertaining to extraction reporting and water conservation, or ground and surface water quality or quantity and characteristics or trends, and draw logical conclusions; and assist in preparation of technical engineering or other technical reports
• Read, understand and interpret complex either hydrologic, hydrogeologic, water quality, or ground water extraction reporting and water conservation data; read maps; prepare accurate and neat maps representing water resources information
• Exercise sound, independent judgment in managing assigned projects
• Develop and maintain close-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, such as the public, management, and co-workers
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, staff, other agencies, engineering firms, contractors, etc.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service
• Prepare and/or review reports, such as environmental impact reports, data, and correspondence
• Maintain accurate data and records
• Use computer systems and software application for data analysis, word processing, spreadsheets, and data base entry and query with mapping and analysis [GIS] software skills required
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written, in order to prepare reports and correspondence, and make presentations before groups for the purpose of explaining complex data
• Prepare scopes of work, resource allocation, work scheduling, and completion timelines for assigned work and projects

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Experience: Two years of experience in hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or a closely related field. Education: Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field. Certification: Possession of a valid California Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two years of associated professional experience.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver' s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Work under adverse conditions such as inclement weather, dust or silica dust, heat, wind, or environments subject to sudden changes and/or extremes in air temperature, pressure or humidity, work outdoors, on uneven and/or slippery and/or wet ground surfaces, at elevations above ground level, in confined or extremely small work spaces, come into contact with water, petroleum products, lubricants, cleaning solutions or solvents, toxic fumes, liquids or gases, allergens, chemical products requiring MSDS sheets, plant, animal or food material or waste, around moving machinery, vehicles, equipment, hand and/or power tools, electricity, vibration, and in extremely noisy environments.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Depending on assignment, may need to demonstrate the ability to swim safely for 50 yards in order to safely work on and around large bodies of water.
• Wear and use safety clothing and equipment as required, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc.

BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the J Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet, This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution PPPR or Memorandum of Understanding MOU prevail over this listing.

COVID -19 :
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request a medical or religious exemption and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical / Religion

NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9 (Download PDF reader). If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Answers the supplemental questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.