Assistant Water Resources Specialist I​/II; Limited Term

Assistant Water Resources Specialist I/II

Assistant Water Resources Specialist I: $ - $ Annually

Assistant Water Resources Specialist II: $ - $ Annually

Valley Water is seeking Assistant Water Resources Specialist I/II (AWRS) to join our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Environmental Support Unit on a 2-year limited term basis. This is a professional role responsible for providing technical, regulatory, and programmatic support for the implementation of the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) and broader environmental services that support Watersheds O&M. This position serves as a key technical resource for environmental compliance and project coordination necessary to ensure the successful delivery of one of Valley Water's highest-priority maintenance programs.

The AWRS performs environmental planning, and compliance functions that are essential to implementing the SMP and other Watersheds O&M activities. Responsibilities include assisting with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), state, and federal permit compliance. The position also supports the planning and execution of environmental monitoring activities, including water quality and sediment sampling, testing, and reporting necessary to maintain regulatory compliance.

The AWRS plays a role in maintaining program continuity by coordinating environmental review schedules, preparing technical analyses, and supporting implementation of maintenance projects within the regulatory work window.

Our Commitment:
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sediment characterization sampling, analysis, and planning effort for Watersheds O&M, SMP and other Valley Water construction work. This includes physical sampling, consultant oversight, interpretation of data, and coordination with project team.
• Water quality monitoring of construction sites, including oversight of compliance and field visits. Also includes data input, analysis, and interpretation.
• Mitigation site monitoring and assessment. This includes input on mitigation planning, mapping and next steps associated with program goals.
• Compliance check and reporting. Implementation of permit measures and conditions. Documentation, correction, and reporting. Working in Oracle APEX database, excel and other documentation/analytical software programs.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal

Experience:

Assistant Water Resources Specialist I-None

Assistant Water Resources Specialist II-Two (2) years of professional level experience with responsibility for compliance with environmental permitting, water supply planning or distribution, groundwater management, mitigation of natural resource impacts, or hydrogeology.

Ideal

Skills and Abilities

Assistant Water Resources Specialist I:

• Apply water resources principles, practices, concepts, and standards to water supply planning, operations, and management, groundwater monitoring, contamination, and protection, and water quality problems.
• Perform arithmetic…