Salary : $134,256.00 - $163,260.00 Annually

Location : Pomona, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 24-SWRE/1

Department: Water Resources Department

Opening Date: 09/04/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

VACANCY

APPLY IMMEDIATELY

This recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Review of applications will be done on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

The City has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join the Pomona Water Resources team. The position, under general direction, will supervise, plan, and coordinate activities and operations of the assigned programs and projects in the Water Resources Engineering Division; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Principal Water Resources Engineer.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be dedicated to public service withstrong organizational skills and project management skills. The individual should be able to establish priorities and stay on schedule, consider new approaches for improving the department; andhas the ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new water, wastewater, and stormwater design/construction methods, procedures, and techniques. Additionally, the individual should be familiar with local, regional, State, and Federal utility regulations and requirements.

Why Pomona
The City of Pomona provides an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated and dynamic team. When you join our team, you will have the chance to collaborate with highly skilled professionals committed to upholding the highest standards in Water Resources. Working for the City of Pomona allows you to play a pivotal role in advancing the city's overall development as a leading public sector employer. You can make a tangible difference in the community while further developing your skills and expertise. This position has an excellent benefits package that includes a 4/10 work schedule with Fridays off and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, the position offers participation in CalPERS, the option to join a deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and medical flex spending account program.

In this role, you'll grow professionally and enjoy financial stability and growth. We proudly offer a 6% education incentive for a Master's degree. In addition, the City of Pomona offers competitive salaries, complemented by a structured salary increase plan:

A 4% salary increase effective from October 1, 2024.
Another 4% raise on October 1, 2025.
A significant 5% increase on October 1, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
Six years of responsible engineering experience including three years of project management, supervision, and water and wastewater engineering experience.

License or Certificate

A valid Class C driver's license is required at the time of application.
Possession of a Registered Civil Engineering (RCE) license in the State of California is required at the time of application.
Possession of a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate is desirable.

Core Competencies:

To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

Action & Results Focus: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist in coordinating the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the assigned Water Resources Engineering Division programs.

Assist in the development of strategic planning, attend regional meetings, and implement goals and objectives that will protect the City's position in water resources activities.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Engineering Division of Water Resources Department programs.

Analyze census, climatic, demographic, water supply data for planning and forecasting, and land development.

Assist in the protection and administration of the City's water rights and resources; assist in the development and maintenance of accounting systems for water use and storage; represent the City on various water resource committees, as requested.

Ensure understanding of the Department's water resource policy positions; represent those views in all forums, as necessary.

Assist in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.

Provide supervision for assigned programs and activities; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Engineering Section.

Respond to and resolve difficult inquiries and complaints.

Complete highly technical work involving hydraulic analysis, applications design, and database development utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) for water resources projects; prepare engineering plans and drawings; and prepare water resource planning.

Coordinate and review land development work with private sector developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and owners' plans for conformance with the City standards, policies, and codes.

Provide engineering, construction contract management, and plan check assistance on City projects to ensure adherence to contract specifications.

Ensure the prompt review of various plans from a water resource and supply perspective; provide appropriate feedback and follow-up as appropriate.

Provide staff assistance to the City Engineer.

Assist in identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements. Participate in the development and administration of the assigned budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.

Prepare various reports and studies such as Council reports, budgets, environmental reports, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, progress reports, grant applications, PowerPoint presentations, graphs, charts, tables, memoranda, letters and other business correspondence.

Coordinate assigned services and activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of utility engineering.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff and contractors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on call, stand-by, and emergency call.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Open & Promotional Recruitment

This recruitment is open to external candidates as well as any City of Pomona employee not serving an initial probationary period and any other hourly City employee.

Examination Procedure

Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

City Mission Statement
The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.

The City of Pomona offers the following generous benefit package. Employees serve a 12-month probationary period. The Salary Scale Plan is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance, except step 4 and 5, which requires exceed standards performance.

WORK SCHEDULE: Most employees work a 4/10 work schedule.

In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Director may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with Human Resources and Association approval.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. New employees who become a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 62, FAS 3 Plan. New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522030(c)). However, a new employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 60, FAS 3 Plan. Currently, all new employees shall pay the CalPERS member's retirement contribution of 6.75%. City of Pomona employees do not contribute into Social Security.

PAID HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays are provided per year.

VACATION LEAVE:

1-3 years = 80 hours
4-5 years = 120 hours
6-8 years = 160 hours
9-15 years = 200 hours
16 years plus = 240 hours (maximum)

SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay).

EXECUTIVE LEAVE: Provided to Group C (exempt) employees. Accrue 80 hours per year.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS: These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

HEALTH INSURANCE: $700 per month; cash-in-lieu program available
DENTAL: $75 per month
VISION: Voluntary participation by the employee
125 BENEFIT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Waiving coverage = $45 per month
- Single coverage = $165 per month
- Two-party coverage = $875 per month
- Family coverage = $1,375 per month

LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: 66 2/3 of base salary for a maximum of 2 years after 60 days LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 policy plus AD&D
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $3,500 per year, provided employee is not receiving Education Incentive.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE: This benefit is provided to qualifying employees for a degree from an accredited college when such a degree is higher than the minimum degree required for the position. Provided employee is not receiving Tuition Reimbursement or after one (1) year from date employee received Tuition Reimbursement.
- - 2% for an associate's degree
  - 4% for a bachelor's degree
  - 6% for a master's degree

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan is available.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.

CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

High School Diploma/GED
Some college
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in civil engineering or related field
Master's Degree or higher in civil engineering or related field
Bachelor's Degree - but no civil engineering coursework
Master's Degree or higher - but no civil engineering coursework
None of the above

03

Do you possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?

04

How many years of engineering experience do you possess which includes project management, supervision, and water and wastewater engineering?

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience.
1 year or more, but less than 2 years.
2 years or more, but less than 3 years.
3 or more years of experience.

05

Describe an engineering project you've managed. How did your skills influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the project?

Required Question

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Senior Water Resources Engineer