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THE AGENCY
This is the advanced journey-level professional in the planning classification series. Incumbents perform difficult to complex planning work and are expected to exercise a wide latitude of professional judgment. They may also serve as project leaders on major planning studies or projects. They may direct the work of a small group of Water Resources Planners and technicians engaged in planning work, or in a specialized function and also coordinate work with engineers. While some of the duties this class may overlap with some of the tasks performed by engineers engaged in Zone 7’s planning efforts, engineers are typically more involved in the technical details of project and alternative development, impact assessment, and comparison of alternatives, such as hydraulic network analysis, determination of system capacity, sizing and citing of facilities, and feasibility studies. The position reports to a Principal Engineer, Zone 7 or higher classification, where the latter has the full range of supervisory responsibility of a section.
- Sound understanding of principles, practices, and trends in Water Resources and water operations, including research techniques, relevant codes, ordinances, and laws related to planning and environmental protection.
- Strong skills in compiling, analyzing, and evaluating technical data to inform planning and decision-making processes.
- Ability to draw valid conclusions and provide appropriate recommendations based on analyzed data and findings.
- Proficient in preparing comprehensive, concise, and clear reports, including computations, text, charts, and sketches.
- Ability to reach collaborative solutions, utilizing strong problem-solving skills.
- Exercise of independent professional judgment in decision-making processes.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and interact with various stakeholders.
- Tactful and effective engagement with Zone 7's staff, executive management, Board of Directors, the public, other agencies, consultants, contractors, and other relevant parties.
- Ability to follow direction and guidance to implement assigned tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The equivalent of one-year full-time experience as an Assistant Water Resources Planner, Zone 7 in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, economics, environmental studies, or a closely related field.
The equivalent of three years full-time professional planning experience including one year of urban planning or working for a major utility department.
License:
Possession of a valid State of California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and trends in Water Resources and water operations including research techniques; codes, ordinance and laws related to planning and environmental protection.
- Organization of local governments including special districts; language and techniques used in planning and mapping.
- Principles of growth management.
- Use of personal computer including standard data base and spreadsheet programs.
- Techniques of public operations agency funding.
- Principles of supervision.
- County and Agency personnel and administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to:
- Compile, analyze and evaluate technical data.
- Draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Prepare and write comprehensive, concise and clear reports including computations, text, charts, and sketches.
- Prepare graphic illustrations, and utilize database and spreadsheet programs.
- Understand and explain technical reports.
- Coordinate and review the work of assigned staff.
- Exercise independent professional judgment.
- Act as a project leader.
- Deal tactfully and effectively with Zone 7’s staff (including executive management), Zone 7’s Board of Directors, the public, other agencies, consultants, contractors and others.
- Communicate effectively orally.
- Reach collaborative solutions, using problem-solving skills.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
- The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Childcare Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
- Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org,and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
