Supervising Water Resources Technician

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR

SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

 

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Exempt

 YEARLY PAY RATE:

           Base pay: $113,195 – $137,590

           One Incentive: $118,855 – $144,469*

Two incentives: $124,798 – $151,693*

*See License and Certification Incentive Pay below.

 LOCATION: Vacaville, CA

 FINAL FILLING DATE: May 26, 2025

 Position Summary:

 The Solano County Water Agency is seeking an experienced Lead or Supervisor responsible for planning and overseeing the work of the Water Agency’s field restoration team. Essential duties include:

·        Supervises, plans, organizes, assigns and reviews work of technical staff in the areas of land management, restoration, and fleet/equipment maintenance and operation.

·        Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to develop skills and correct deficiencies; evaluates employee performance; implements discipline procedures.

·        Manages contracts and consultants and oversees the preparation for proposals and permits.

·        Coordinates and runs Agency field projects.

·        Maintains environmental and human health/safety compliance for the Agency and works closely with the Agency’s Safety Coordinator.

·        Prepares documents and correspondence for the Agency related to the department.

·        Creates and monitors budget for assigned programs.

·        Represents the Field Department for Agency wide meetings.

This position works primarily in the office with approximately 60% office and 40% field. This position is expected to be on call when field projects go past normal working hours or take place on the weekends, such as during planting events.

 Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

 Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in environmental management, natural resources, biology, botany, or related field; and

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in planning and implementing habitat restoration and enhancement projects, operating and maintaining heavy equipment and commercial vehicles, and environmental permit compliance which includes at least one (1) year of experience leading and directing the work of others.

Required License: Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. If applying from out of state, updated State drivers’ licenses is required within three months of employment. 

 License and Certification Incentive Pay

Two (2) Qualifying Licenses and Certifications qualify for incentive pay:

·        Class A Driver’s License

·        Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) with Right-of -way, Aquatic Weeds, or Landscape Maintenance from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Possession of 1 = 5% pay increase

Possession of 2 = 10% pay increase

Ideal Candidate will have Skills, Experience, and Abilities with: 

Experience in principals and practices of effective supervision and leadership, including work planning, assignments, review and evaluation, and training staff. Experience in budget creation and budget management for specific projects. Methods, materials, practices and equipment generally used in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of open and closed water supply systems and associated habitats. Techniques for effectively engaging with the public, vendors, governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Current Employee Benefits:

RETIREMENT – The Agency participates in CalPERS retirement program. New employees have a defined benefit formula of 2% at age 62 and pay a contribution rate of 50% of the normal cost (unless Applicant is an active Classic CalPERS member). The Agency is not enrolled in Social Security.

HEALTH BENEFITS – The Agency has a cafeteria plan for medical insurance (through CalPERS). The Agency pays up to 80% of the Kaiser Family plan per year for medical insurance costs for each employee. 25% of any unutilized benefits in the cafeteria plan is reimbursed to the employee at the end of the calendar year.

The Agency pays the cost of the following benefits:

•         Dental and Vision Insurance for employee and dependents.

•         Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents.

•         Disability Insurance for the employee.

•         Long-Term Care Insurance or Life Insurance for the employee up to $800 per year.

LEAVE – Regular full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rate of 120 hours per year. After three (3) years employees accrue vacation leave at the rate of 160 hours per year. After ten (10) years employees accrue vacation leave at the rate of 200 hours per year. Regular full-time employees accumulate 96 hours of sick leave per year.

HOLIDAYS – This position receives 14 paid holidays per year, equating to 112 hours. This position may be required to work or be on-call for several holidays and may have to flex their holiday time to a different day on occasion; notice will be given in advance if this were to occur.

OTHER BENEFITS –

·        Optional deferred compensation 457B plan.

·        Optional flexible spending account.

·        Post-Retirement Healthcare (provided amount dependent on vesting schedule).

·        Flexible work schedule options, such as a 9/80 schedule.

·        Clothing and boot allowance.

·        Longevity incentive after 10+ years with the Agency.

How to Apply: Please submit your application to our job portal and include the following:

Ø         COVER LETTER

Ø         RESUME

Ø        LIST OF 3 REFERENCES

Ø          ANSWERS TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS BELOW.

Ø          APPLICABLE CERTIFICATES

 Job Portal: https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/SCWA.careers?CareersSearch

Full Supervising Water Resources Technician Job Descriptions available at https://www.scwa2.com/about-us/job-descriptions/  

Supplemental Questions:

1.     Please describe your experience with workload management, the ability to plan and organize assignments, deliver timely and accurate work products, and work efficiently and effectively, even with multiple interruptions and changing priorities.

2.     Describe how you have achieved experience with fleet management and maintenance and operation of fleet vehicles and equipment, as well as when and where you gained this competency.

3.     Describe how you have achieved experience with restoration activities within an active water body, working within confines of applicable permits from regulatory agencies, as well as when and where you gained this competency.

4.     Describe your experience in working with other departments, agencies, volunteers, and stakeholders.