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Associate Governmental Program Analyst ($4400-5348)
- Division of Flood Management, Project Development
Branch, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 02/11/10).
Incumbent provides in-depth fiscal analytical support
including, but not limited to; reviewing financial
management reports, tracking budget allocations
and expenditures, management of encumbrances, reviewing
Budget Change Proposals, development of allocation
plans, development of recommendations for fiscal
issues, position funding, federal grant and reimbursement
contracts, implementation of the more complex budget
assignments and drills, and reviewing and preparing
program correspondences. Provides administrative
and analytical support in the development of administrative
processes and procedures. Must have good interpersonal
and organizational skills, ability to multi-task,
and be a team player.
Contact: Angela Hong
(916) 574-0315 or ahong@water.ca.gov,
3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 140, Sacramento, California
95821.
Engineer, Water Resources ($4608-8379)
- Bay-Delta Office, Modeling Support Branch, Delta
Modeling Section, Sacramento (Final Filing Date:
Until Filled). Apply the multi-dimensional Delta
hydrodynamic and water quality REALM model in the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and analyze, document,
and present results; assist in the efforts in modeling
non-conservative constituents in the Delta; apply
water quality kinetics in the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Delta; investigate the impacts on water quality
of proposed changes in the Delta; apply DSM2 for
Delta hydrodynamics and water quality analysis;
and make presentations and write technical documents,
reports and memoranda to various State, federal
and local agencies. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge
of hydraulics, computer programming and mathematical
models are essential; experience utilizing hydrodynamic
and water quality models; good oral and written
communication skills. Applicants that have recently
applied will still be considered, but no need to
reapply.
Contact: Eli Ateljevich
(916) 653-5111 or eli@water.ca.gov,
1416 Ninth Street, Room 215-4, Sacramento, California
95814 or Hari Rajbhandari (916) 657-5171 or hari@water.ca.gov,
1416 Ninth Street, Room 215-10, Sacramento, California
95814.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisor) ($6275-7575)
- FloodSAFE Environmental Stewardship and Statewide
Resources Office, Environmental Restoration and
Enhancement Branch, Sacramento (Final Filing Date:
02/17/10). We are looking for a forward thinking,
energetic, collaborative, dedicated scientist to
lead and manage the Riverine Ecosystem Section.
The successful candidate will be able to provide
program vision, direction, focus, and foster integration
and collaboration across programs in managing and
administering the Urban Streams Restoration and
Watershed grant program, the ERP Fish Passage Improvement
Program, and Engineering Support. Work with a flexible
schedule and travel as needed. Desirable Qualifications:
Experience and training in program leadership/management
skills, aquatic and fisheries sciences, natural
resource stewardship and restoration planning and
design. Knowledge of restoration engineering techniques
and planning, hydrologic sciences, floodplain and
watershed management, and/or grant management. Knowledge
of CEQA, FESA/CESA, and state specific environmental
regulatory processes and policies. Ability to work
effectively with SAP and budget processes. Possess
good writing and public speaking skills, and the
ability to support collaboration within and between
agencies and staff.
Contact: Marcella Keppler,
(916) 657-2636 or mkeppler@water.ca.gov,
1416 9th Street, Room 1148, Sacramento, California
95814.
Environmental Program Manager II ($8006-8830)
- Division of Environmental Services, Office of
Environmental Compliance, Sacramento (Final Filing
Date: 02/11/10). The Chief of the Office of Environmental
Compliance oversees management of the Environmental
Compliance and Evaluation Branch, Ecological Studies
Branch and Mitigation and Restoration Branch. Responsible
for a broad range of important environmental program
activities that are of critical importance to the
State’s future water supplies. Provide advice
and assistance to executive management within the
Department and to other entities, such as the California
Bay/Delta Authority and the Bay Delta Conservation
Plan Steering Committee. The incumbent also serves
as the Department's staff environmental compliance
specialist and participates in formulating and recommending
environmental policy and procedures. Desirable Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
effective interpersonal skills, innovative solution
oriented, and strong CEQA/NEPA knowledge and skills.
Contact: Dale K. Hoffman-Floerke
(916) 376-9700 or dalehf@water.ca.gov,
3500 Industrial Blvd, 2nd Floor, West Sacramento,
California 95691.
Environmental Scientist ($3077-5711)
- Division of Integrated Regional Water Management,
North-Central Region Office, Regional Planning &
Coordination, California-Nevada & Watershed
Assessment, West Sacramento (Final Filling Date:02/25/10).
Under the supervision of the Chief of the California-Nevada
& Watershed Assessment Section, the incumbent
assists with the recreation assessments at State
Water Project (SWP) facilities, perform field inspections
to monitor the conditions of facilities and resources;
writes technical summaries and reports, and reviews
environmental documents for recreational facilities
to support development and utilization of recreation
opportunities and enhancement of fish and wildlife
resources; assists with hosting of recreation events
in coordination with other Department of Water Resources
(DWR) programs; provides coordination with statewide
agencies and recreation programs, the SWP Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing
programs, and recreation planning efforts pursuant
to the Davis-Dolwing Act. Desirable Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
organized with computer and presentation skills;
and a background in recreation planning. Please
submit a Standard State Application and the Supplemental
Questionnaire to the contact indicated
below.
Contact: Lana Graber
(916) 376-9668 or
lgraber@water.ca.gov , 3500 Industrial Blvd,
West Sacramento, California 95691.
Environmental Scientist ($3077-5711)-
Division of Flood Management, Levee Repairs Branch,
Environmental Support Section, Sacramento, up to
12-24 months Limited-Term (Final Filing Date: 02/23/10).
Provide environmental support for activities associated
with levee repairs, operation and maintenance and
improvement of federal flood control state, federal,
and local flood control facilities. Work closely
within an interdisciplinary project delivery team
to provide information relevant to environmental
laws, rules, regulations, policies, and permit conditions.
Work cooperatively with regulatory agencies (DFG,
State Lands Commission, Water Resources Control
Board, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. F&WS,
NMFS, etc.), other parts of the Department, and
the public. Assist the Section Chief by conducting
and/or overseeing a variety of compliance-related
activities including preparation of draft environmental
documents and permits needed to comply with State
and federal environmental laws. Collect data through
research, field surveys, and investigations for
environmental analyses and studies. Write draft
reports; prepare regulatory and compliance documents;
and prepare routine correspondence. Monitor field
operations for compliance with environmental permits,
laws, and regulations. Desirable Qualifications:
Working knowledge of federal, State, and local environmental
laws and regulations, including National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) / California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), Clean Water Act and Federal/California
Endangered Species Acts (FESA/CESA); and strong
project management, organizational, written and
verbal communication skills. There is a possibility
that this position will become permanent.
Contact: Deborah Condon
(916) 574-1426 or dcondon@water.ca.gov,
2825 Watt Avenue, Suite 100, Sacramento, California
95821.
Environmental Scientist ($3077-5711)
- Division of Integrated Regional Water Management,
Northern Region Office, Special Investigations,
Environmental Services Section, Red Bluff (Final
Filing Date: 02/11/10). Under the supervision of
the Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent
will be responsible for conducting biological and
recreation surveys and investigations in support
of DWR flood management, water management, and recreation
programs within the Northern Region. The Environmental
Scientist will prepare monitoring plans, sections
of mitigation and restoration planning documents,
and environmental documents in accordance with environmental
laws and regulations. As part of these duties, the
incumbent will prepare statistical analyses, tables,
charts, and graphs, and prepare final analytical
and summary reports. Responsibilities include acting
as the lead person to Student Assistants and Scientific
Aids for field activities. Travel is required to
attend meetings and participate in multi-agency
and stakeholder working groups. Desirable Qualifications:
Strong ability to work independently and in teams;
establish and maintain working relationships; good
interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills; able to work long hours in the field in
extreme climatic conditions, and transport heavy
field equipment and samples; knowledge of geomorphic
process to analyze restoration and water management
actions; and ability to apply various types of software
including: Power Point, Word, Excel, Access, ESRI
GIS software, and statistical software.
Contact: Aric Lester
(530) 529-7365 or alester@water.ca.gov
, 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, California 96080.
Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor ($5841-7591)
- Division of Operations and Maintenance, Southern
Field Division, Plant Maintenance Branch, Mechanical
Section, West Branch, OSO, Alamo, Warne Pumping/Power
Plants, Los (Final Filing Date: 02/17/10). Plans,
organizes, and supervises the installation, maintenance,
repair, and testing of mechanical equipment in hydroelectric
generating/pumping plants or related plant facilities.
Provides support to the Planner/Scheduler Team.
Desirable Qualifications: Excellent communication
skills, computer knowledge in various programs including
SAP, strong organizational and good interpersonal
skills.
Contact: Bruce Jackson
(661) 944-8527, P.O. Box 1187, Pearblossom, CA 93553.
Management Services Technician (Confidential) ($2495-3426)
- Division of Operations and Maintenance, Oroville
Field Division, Administration Branch, Oroville
(Final Filing Date: 2/24/10). Under the supervision
and guidance of the Administrative Officer, the
Management Services Technician performs duties as
to the office revolving fund coordinator, training
coordinator, correspondence specialist, researches,
analyzes, and prepares staff work on a continuous
basis relating to labor relations issues while maintaining
confidentiality. Desirable Qualifications: Proficiency
in computer software including Word, Excel, and
SAP; ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent communication,
organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.
Initiative in making decisions and meeting deadlines.
Confidential designation pending Department of Personnel
Administration approval.
Office Technician (Typing) ($2686-3264)
- Division of Environmental Services, Administration
and Program Control Branch, West Sacramento (Final
Filing Date: 02/25/10). Are you looking for a career
opportunity and not just another job? If you enjoy
working in a fast-pace, team-oriented environment,
look no further than the Division of Environmental
Services, Administration and Program Control Branch.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills
in Time Keeping and Training. Desirable Qualifications:
Proficiency in various types of computer software
including Word and Excel; ability to handle multiple
tasks effectively and to adapt to changing priorities.
Possess excellent communication, organizational,
interpersonal, and computer skills. Demonstrate
initiative in making decisions and meeting deadlines.
Contact: Joanna Gonzales,
(916) 376-9702, 3500 Industrial Boulevard, West
Sacramento, California 95691.
Office Technician (Typing) ($2686-3264)
- Division of Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering Branch, Sacramento (Final Filing Date:
02/23/10). Under direction, performs secretarial,
administrative, and timekeeping services for the
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Branch. Prepares
and finalizes memoranda, letters, reports, forms,
and other documents from written or typed material.
Answers phones, coordinates training, maintains
files, arranges meetings, and maintains appointment
calendars. Desirable Qualifications: Proficient
in Word and Excel, and excellent organizational
skills.
Staff Environmental Scientist ($5445-6575)
- Division of Flood Management, Flood Projects Office,
Flood Corridor Grants and Environmental Support
Branch, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 02/24/10).
Performs environmental analyses, research, surveys,
investigations and studies; prepares reports and
environmental documentation related to integrated
flood management facility construction and maintenance
including regulatory agency permitting; participates
in the review and evaluation of grant-funded project
proposals and the development of advance mitigation
projects; and monitors flood project activities
for compliance with permit conditions. The position
requires interaction with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and other regulatory agency staff, and
the ability to monitor projects for compliance with
DWR and regulatory agency environmental objectives.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of National
Environmental Policy Act, California Environmental
Quality Act, state and federal endangered species
acts, clean water act, USACE project development
processes, and DFG 1600 series permit processes.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation
skills; ability to work independently on specific
tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate well with
others.
Contact: Gloria Pearson
(916) 574-0385 or gpearson@water.ca.gov,
3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 140, Sacramento, California
95821.
Staff Environmental Scientist ($5445-6575)
- State Water Project Analysis Office, Oroville
Facilities Relicensing Branch, Sacramento (Final
Filing Date: 02/11/10). Serve as SWPAO's resident
environmental expert providing environmental expertise
and advice on significant issues related to relicensing
program activities. Assist in preparation, review,
and defense of relicensing environmental documentation.
Also, prepare, review and provide comments on environmental
documents for the implementation of water contracts,
including exchanges, transfers, and changes in points
of delivery or due to authorizing connections to
the SWP. Coordinate reviews with other DWR offices
and staff and advise SWPAO staff and managers on
compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations,
policies, and permits. Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledgeable of the SWP, excellent oral and written
communication skills; experience and knowledge of
federal and State laws including: Clean Water Act;
Endangered Species Act; National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA); and California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
Contact: Ted Alvarez
(916) 653-6271 or alvarez@water.ca.gov,
1416 9th Street, Room 1620, Sacramento, California
95814.
Staff Services Manager I ($5079-6127)
- Department of Water Resources, Facilities Management
Office, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 02/11/10).
Under the direction of the Chief, Facilities, Transportation,
and Property Office, the incumbent is responsible
to plan, organize and direct facilities acquisition
statewide and to commit the Department to long-term
lease agreements for approximately 300,000 square
feet of leased space ensuring that all work is done
in a manner that provides for the health and safety
of staff and the public. Desirable Qualifications:
exercise initiative and independent judgment in
supervising the office, work cooperatively with
others, maintain consistent, predictable attendance,
and exercise good judgment; and have good writing
and presentation skills. Interested applicants must
submit a State Employment Application, STD 678,
and a Statement of Qualifications. The Statement
of Qualifications should be a one-page typed document
outlining relevant education and experience.
Student Assistant ($8.41-11.20) - Division
of Fiscal Services, Payables Office, Accounts Payables,
Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing
Date: 02/25/10. Assist in the review, analysis,
and processing of accounts payable invoices. Student
Assistant may also perform research for special
projects, sort mail and file. Desirable Qualifications:
Payables experience, knowledge and understanding
of accounting principles, regular attendance, good
oral and written communication skills and a basic
knowledge of accounting systems. Students majoring
in Accounting or Business are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Buffy Alvarez
(916) 654-8072, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 831, Sacramento,
California 95814.
Student Assistant ($8.41-11.20) - Division
of Technology Services, IT Support Services Branch,
Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing
Date: 02/24/10). Incumbent assists Data Center staff
with the installation and support of computer hardware
and software. College students at any level in majoring
in Computer Science and/or Management Information
Science are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Chris Navarrete
(916) 653-6854 or chrisn@water.ca.gov,
1416 Ninth Street, Room 734-4, Sacramento, CA 95814
Student Assistant ($8.41-11.20) - Division
of Technology Services, Customer Services Branch,
Client Support, Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent
(Final Filing Date: 02/16/10). Under close supervision,
assist LAN administration staff with the installation
and support of computer hardware and software (desktops
and laptops). Assist in the preparation of reports
and documents pertaining to IT systems, processes
and computing resources. Conduct research into emerging
hardware, software, and network technologies and
offerings; prepare and present findings as directed.
Desirable Qualifications: quick learner, self-motivated,
effective oral and written communication skills,
commitment to providing excellent customer service,
effectively copes with competing priorities, maintains
a mature attitude, works well with others for the
benefit of the organization and consistently makes
a strong effort to acquire greater experience and
skills to increase potential for future advancement.
Students majoring in majoring in Computer Science
or Management Information Science may apply.
The Department of Water Resources is an equal employment
opportunity employer - Equal Opportunity for all regardless of race, color,
creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious
or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace.
Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with
this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law
of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed
in public servants.