Engineer II

SALARY: Commensurate with Education, Certification and Experience - $95,000 - $145,000 Annually

Primary Function:
Under the general direction from the General Manager, and Deputy General Manager, this position will assist with key District engineering and water management programs and functions covering a wide range of District activities including capital projects, facility operations, maintenance, and improvements; right of way issues; water resources planning; grant writing and reporting, program development and implementation; and environmental and regulatory issues. This position will also provide critical support for District activities to protect its fundamental water rights on the Kern River and other water resources which will require development of detailed knowledge of the history, operations, and records of Kern River water rights, flows, and diversions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional planning, design, and oversight for maintenance, repair and installation of structures, equipment, and appurtenances along main canals, laterals, pipelines, pump stations and groundwater recharge areas.
• Prepare plans (using AutoCAD) and specifications/bidding documents, and construction management for District projects.
• Review and develop maps and exhibits (using AutoCAD/ArcGIS) for various District activities.
• Support preparation of “requests for proposals” for various District projects or acquisitions.
• Provide project management for consultant contracts.
• Provide a technical support for activities associated with the preservation of the District’s historical Kern River water rights and other water resources in the context of administrative and legal proceedings.
• Assist District activities to track and record surface water flows and diversions consistent with governing water rights, permits, agreements and contracts.
• Assist in the evaluation of District water supplies and demands, and the development of associated water management programs. Work with District staff and consultants regarding funding for these programs, including the acquisition and tracking of State and Federal grant funds.
• Perform grant research, planning, grant application development, and grant management tasks.
• Assist in the review and preparation of agreements and contracts.
• Perform environmental and regulatory/permitting review of District and third-party projects, and the preparation of associated documents.
• Assist in the review of design/construction plans by other agencies to assure that the District’s interests are protected; coordinate with agencies as required.
• Perform review of subdivision and other development plans to assure that the District’s interests are protected; coordinate with development interests as required.
• Coordinate with District management, other agency officials, and federal, state, and local officials in order to fulfill project requirements.
• Support the implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan as required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), including required monitoring and reporting and plan updates.
• Support and implementation and updates of Agricultural Water Management Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, and other planning documents.
• Performs other duties or special assignments as required.

How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Marinelle Duarosan at [email protected]