Water Resources Technician

Location: Lakeport

Under general direction, performs a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs and functions; assigned to coordinate, assist with, and/or support one or more Water Resources Programs, which may include, but is not limited to: the control of, use of, and encroachments on Clear Lake trust lands, surveying and inspecting shoreline property, preparing maps and maintaining records, using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for a variety of tasks, ensuring that the lake, submerged and surrounding lake land is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, assisting in the implementation of flood control and lake management programs, as required, and/or performing maintenance of zone facilities (levees, flood channels, etc.);

provides support during floods; provides support for Water Resources compliance programs and efforts; and performs related duties as assigned

Licensing and

Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work.

OR

One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience.

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred.

Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable

Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

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Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

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The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

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WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs and functions; assigned to coordinate, assist with, and/or support one or more Water Resources Programs, which may include, but is not limited to: the control of, use of, and encroachments on Clear Lake trust lands, surveying and inspecting shoreline property, preparing maps and maintaining records, using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for a variety of tasks, ensuring that the lake, submerged and surrounding lake land is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, assisting in the implementation of flood control and lake management programs, as required, and/or performing maintenance of zone facilities (levees, flood channels, etc.);

provides support during floods; provides support for Water Resources compliance programs and efforts; and performs related duties as assigned

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a unique, journey-level class assists with a variety of field and office responsibilities related to Water Resources programs and functions, which may include assisting with aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts, and/or the implementation and enforcement of land use and maintenance requirements in land encroachment to Clear Lake, submerged areas, and immediately surrounding areas. Incumbents may also perform routine maintenance of flood control facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate or general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

* Performs a wide variety of work related to department programs and functions.

* Assists the department in…