ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Job Description and Duties State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work! We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts. Why Choose Us: We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity. At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. Duties: As part of the Supply Forecasting Unit, the incumbent works under the direction of the Unit Manager and is responsible for planning State Water Project operations while meeting the regulatory and environmental requirements in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; and exercise good judgment. The incumbent must have excellent communication skills for maintaining productive planning activities as well as a congenial and respectful work environment. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Travel throughout the State will be required. Must be willing to work sometimes outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations throughout the State of California. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge of and/or experience in water resources modeling using hydrology and hydraulics tools; water operations planning; State Water Project and/or Central Valley Project (or similar water way) planning and operations; Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta (or similar water way) ecological and regulatory challenges; rising sea levels and their effects; developing scripting using various software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, VBA); using analytical tools to interpret and synthesize complex datasets; and collaborating in a team environment.