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Assistant Engineer I/II Civil

Valley Water
San Jose, California
Mar 11, 2024

Full Time Engineering

Apply By: Jun 09, 2024

Job Description

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.

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.

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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.

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About Valley Water

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.

Who We Are

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.

Be a Part of It

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.

We Value Our Employees

The district’s salaries and benefits are highly competitive.
The district supports employee development through tuition reimbursement, certification, management development training, safety training, on-line training and apprenticeship programs.
Please use the links at left to explore our current job openings, salary and classification information, benefits packages, Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity programs.

We Value Excellence

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.

We Support Veterans

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.

We Value Diversity

The district is committed to creating an inclusive work environment which recognizes and supports the diversity of our community and enriches our perspectives.

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