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County of Sonoma

Water Agency Operations Engineer

County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402

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Overview

Water Agency Operations Engineer role at County of Sonoma. The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is seeking a qualified Operations Engineer. Responsibilities

Support Sonoma Water’s mission to responsibly manage natural resources by using transparent, data-based decision-making tools that benefit our environment and community. Apply knowledge of regulations pertaining to water, wastewater (treatment and collection facilities), air pollution, stormwater, recycled water, and hazardous waste to support engineering projects. Collaborate with the Computerized Maintenance Management System, Operations and Maintenance, Finance, and Engineering Design staff to ensure coordination across departments and develop a successful Asset Management Program. Act as a project manager for various engineering projects, assist with permit and environmental compliance, provide budget and financial planning, and manage and design maintenance and smaller capital projects for water and wastewater facilities. Additional responsibilities include: Collaborating with regulatory agencies and analyzing water, wastewater, and business data; Coordinating with Design and Water Resource Planning engineers and Operations and Maintenance personnel for seamless project execution; Managing compliance with regulations under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements for wastewater and stormwater; Managing small construction projects with CSI specs and design drawings. Qualifications

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Control System Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Experience in a water and wastewater regulatory environment and working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment. Some experience on capital projects in a public works/utility environment. AutoCAD and/or GIS skills with the ability to utilize current engineering-related applications. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate effectively to complete complex reports and assignments. Strong communication skills, team orientation, and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Ability to organize work, set priorities, exercise independent judgment, read and interpret complex technical and legal documents, and write clearly for technical reports and correspondence. Education/Experience: Normally, two years of water or wastewater engineering experience at a level comparable to Water Agency Engineer II; and a four-year degree in engineering-related field (mechanical, electrical, civil, with emphasis in water resources, hydraulics, hydrology, or related). What We Offer

Salary negotiable within the established range. Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits. Benefits include: salary advancement after 1,040 hours (6 months full-time) for good performance; paid time off with vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays; County paid health premium contributions for employee or family plans; Staff development/wellness pay; post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement; retirement pension; paid parental leave; potential student loan debt relief through Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Additional Information

A background investigation may be required prior to employment. You may be asked to sign authorization forms for the investigation. Reference information will not be shared with applicants. Other requirements, such as physical examination or drug screening, may apply depending on duties. If offered conditional employment, the conditions will be outlined in the job letter. Review the Job Classification Screening Schedule for requirements. How To Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax, email, or mail. All materials must be RECEIVED by the stated deadline. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. Equal Opportunity

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: JT HR Technician: VH

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