Recruitment #20-4948-01
Date Opened | 11/24/2020 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 1/15/2021 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $77.14 - $93.74/hour; $160,451.20 - $194,979.20/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Erika Beams |
Department | Zone 7 |
Work Location |
Livermore
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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. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of Alameda County Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.
THE AGENCY
Zone 7 provides treated drinking water to four major water retailers serving around 260,000 residents and businesses. The retailers are: the City of Pleasanton; the City of Livermore; California Water Service Company - Livermore; and Dublin San Ramon Services District, which provides water service to Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon.
THE POSITION
Under general direction the incumbent plans, organizes, directs and reviews water resources programs related to groundwater management and oversees the Groundwater Section of the Integrated Water Resources division. Provides operational support in the maintenance of water supply planning through hydro-geologic research, investigation and analysis of the groundwater basin, including surface water and climatological gauges and telemetry; and the construction and operation of production wells. Monitors regulatory changes and legislative developments impacting groundwater management; coordinates groundwater protection program activities with regulatory agencies such as the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the California State Department of Water Resources (DWR) and other sections and outside agencies; supervises professional, technical and support staff; and performs other related work as required.
For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the full Groundwater Resources Manager job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
EITHER I
Experience:
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in the classification of Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7, or equivalent or higher classification in the Alameda County classified service.
OR II
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in water resources management; geology; hydrology; civil, chemical or environmental engineering; or a closely related field.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional-level experience in managing groundwater resources and related programs with geologic, hydrogeologic chemical, civil or environmental engineering experience for an organization, with at least two (2) years of experience having been in a supervisory capacity.
License:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Special Requirements:
Must be willing and able to work in areas where there is exposure to chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards, and outdoors in all weather conditions. May be required to respond to off-hour emergencies.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
The examination will consist of the following steps:
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. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our
website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
Applicants will be informed via e-mail 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 SELECTION PLAN:
Deadline For Filing: | 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 |
Review of Minimum Qualifications: | by Friday, January 29, 2021 |
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: | Thursday, February18, 2021 |
Oral Interviews* |
Week of March 1, 2021 |
*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 statues. 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 statues.
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 employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*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.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
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DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment..