Assistant Engineer; Water

Overview

The Pasadena Water & Power department is excited to announce its vacancy for Assistant Engineer in the Water Division. The Assistant Engineer will perform a variety of routine engineering work in the office and/or field with a focus on water quality and all that entails supporting necessary operations.

The ideal candidate will perform administrative and analytical duties in support of water quality and regulatory compliance. Incumbents are comfortable navigating and interpreting state and federal regulations as they apply to the Water Division. Incumbents will develop and maintain a good working relationship with various regulatory agencies and keep abreast of upcoming legislation and policy. Generally, duties are of a routine nature with projects where incumbents may serve in a lead capacity and exercise professional judgement.

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• Conduct environmental studies and prepare reports; works with City staff in conducting studies and recommending appropriate solutions to relevant issues.
• Collect, review, and maintain data associated with City’s water resources; prepare reports consisting of laboratory and operational data to comply with regulatory requirements from various agencies.
• Investigate, document; respond to complaints of water quality and recommend solutions; ensure safety requirements and standards.
• Coordinate, schedule, assign, train and evaluate the work of professional and para-professional personnel. Applicable to current NO-DES operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and City staff; attend meetings; make presentations; respond to complaints and claims against the City. Provide information to the public and departmental staff regarding regulatory implementation and water quality.
• Gather technical data required for planning a wide variety of water engineering projects; provide technical assistance to others on major projects and programs; make recommendations.
• Perform analysis on administrative and operational processes related to water supply, quality, treatment, and distribution. Collaborate with City staff in conducting studies and recommending appropriate solutions to relevant issues. Examples of relevant duties include, but are not limited to, generation/revision of sampling schedules, sampling plans, blending plans, and chain of custody forms.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this classification.

• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in any of the following: water resources engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or closely related field.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate and/or Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate is desirable.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience. The most highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a written, oral, or performance examination. To help ensure the best fit for both you and our team, all candidates will complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. This assessment provides insight into your core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

Probationary period is one year.

There is currently one vacancy in the water division of the Water and Power department.

The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

FLSA = Exempt