UTILITIES ASSOCIATE OR SENIOR WATER ENGINEER – Water Resources

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Associate or Senior Water Engineer to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Resources Engineering Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Utilities Associate Water Engineer Salary Range: $46.38 - $62.16 per hour.

This job classification is a union position and represented by SEIU.

The Utilities Associate Water Engineer provides skilled technical and professional water engineering work for the Public Utility. Designs, investigates, and participates in the construction of water utility projects, and does related work as required.

Utilities Senior Water Engineer Salary Range: $123,588 - $150,216 annually.

This job classification is in the Professional employee group and not represented by a union.

Under general supervision, a Utilities Senior Water Engineer performs supervisory and/or professional water engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of water utility projects; and does related work as required.

Work Performed
Duties for a Utilities Associate Water Engineer may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan and perform water construction engineering work professionally and accurately; participate in and complete water projects, water quality projects, and upgrades to the Water infrastructure requiring general engineering and technical ability.
• Perform advanced studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities; provide insight, expertise, supervision, and direction for water projects and initiatives.
• Research, investigate, and discover activities pertaining to new and failed materials, engineering, and construction practices; provide recommendations and expertise regarding faulty materials and potential solutions.
• Prepare, draft, and create contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services; effectively apply engineering knowledge to specific projects or problems needing engineering solutions.
• Develop and update written directives for the department and for use by other employees to include engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable; research activities pertaining to water materials and engineering practices.
• Develop, coordinate, and assist in the water infrastructure activities and management of large engineering projects; assist in the identification of special and critical problems which have an important effect on other significant utility projects.
• Prepare and review economic, hydraulic and hydrogeologic analyses and project justification reports.
• Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving engineering theories, concepts, and principles.
• Make sound decisions independently on major technical problems and methods related to the work being performed; monitor and oversee safety adherence and compliance.
• Perform site visits to water facilities and construction sites to gather information, observe construction activity, or collect data.
• Attend meetings with other City Departments and outside agencies to coordinate projects with other agencies.
• Perform related work as required.

Duties for a Utilities Senior Water Engineer may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities.
• Prepares contracts and specifications for engineering and construction services.
• Plans and performs their own work and completes special projects requiring engineering and technical ability as assigned.
• Provides background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects.
• Makes sound decisions on minor problems related to the work being performed based on established guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance.
• Complete special projects requiring advanced engineering and technical ability.
• Develop and update written directives for the department and for use by other employees to include engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable.
• Research activities pertaining to water materials and engineering practices.
• Prepare and review economic, hydraulic and hydrogeologic analyses and project justification reports.
• Develop major engineering projects and other engineering projects with unique problems which have an important effect on major public works projects.
• Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on major projects and technical matters involving advanced engineering theories, concepts and principles.
• Perform complex studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to proposed and existing system facility improvements.
• Plan own work and the work of others.
• Complete special projects that are frequently of long duration and complexity.
• Work with other engineering personnel with limited experience in an advisory or supervisory capacity.
• Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods related to the work being performed.

Qualifications
Qualifications for Utilities Associate Water Engineer:

Education : A bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or in a closely related engineering field from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Two (2) years of experience in professional water utility or related engineering work.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• An Engineer-in-Training Certificate is required for the Associate Engineer classes.

Highly Desired Qualifications for Associate:

• Experience performing groundwater, surface water, or hydraulic calculations, data processing, and conducting critical analyses of water resources data as needed for water resources planning and State reports submittals.
• Knowledge of State regulations and AWWA standards with regard to drought, conservation, water loss, and contaminants of emerging concerns.
• Experience utilizing GIS software for preparing project exhibits and performing spatial analyses.
• Ability to prepare, review and comment on water management plans, water supply assessments, and grants to fund water resource activities.
• Ability to coordinate with State and Federal regulatory agencies and outside agencies/entities (USFW, SWRCB, RWQCB, CDFW, SAWPA, surrounding water agencies, and alike).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on technical report writing and technical presentations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and function as a team player across Divisions, Departments and outside organizations.

Qualifications for Utilities Senior Water Engineer:

Education: A bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university

Experience: Four years of experience in professional water engineering work comparable to that of a Utilities Assistant/Utilities Associate Engineer in the City of Riverside

OR

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related area

Experience: Five years of experience performing professional water utility or related engineering work comparable to that of a Utilities Assistant/Utilities Associate Engineer in the City of Riverside.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Registration in California as a Professional Engineer is required for the Senior Engineer class.

Highly Desired Qualifications for Senior:

In addition to the highly desired qualifications for Associate Engineer:

• Experience in preparing and managing planning-level projects, and programs related to water supply development, water quality, and demand management such as Urban Water Management Plans and Water Supply and Demand Assessment.
• Experience managing long-range water resources studies and planning investigations, and programs related to groundwater basin management and optimization, groundwater development, surface water capture, and recharge, recycled water, and conservation.
• Experience coordinating with State and Federal regulatory agencies; and, outside agencies and/or entities (USFW, SWRCB, RWQCB, CDFW, SAWPA, surrounding water agencies, and alike).
• Experience preparing Board and Council reports.
• Passion for solving complex engineering problems, and desire to develop and mentor other engineers.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.