Water Resources Technician

Job Description:

Water Resources Technician

Description

Job Details

Under general direction, performs a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs and functions; assigned to coordinate, assist with, and/or support one or more Water Resources Programs, which may include, but is not limited to: the control of, use of, and encroachments on Clear Lake trust lands, surveying and inspecting shoreline property, preparing maps and maintaining records, using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for a variety of tasks, ensuring that the lake, submerged and surrounding lake land is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, assisting in the implementation of flood control and lake management programs, as required, and/or performing maintenance of zone facilities (levees, flood channels, etc.); provides support during floods; provides support for Water Resources compliance programs and efforts; and performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work.

OR

One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience.

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred.

Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable

Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

General Recruitment Information

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs and functions; assigned to coordinate, assist with, and/or support one or more Water Resources Programs, which may include, but is not limited to: the control of, use of, and encroachments on Clear Lake trust lands, surveying and inspecting shoreline property, preparing maps and maintaining records, using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for a variety of tasks, ensuring that the lake, submerged and surrounding lake land is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, assisting in the implementation of flood control and lake management programs, as required, and/or performing maintenance of zone facilities (levees, flood channels, etc.); provides support during floods; provides support for Water Resources compliance programs and efforts; and performs related duties as assigned
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a unique, journey-level class assists with a variety of field and office responsibilities related to Water Resources programs and functions, which may include assisting with aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts, and/or the implementation and enforcement of land use and maintenance requirements in land encroachment to Clear Lake, submerged areas, and immediately surrounding areas. Incumbents may also perform routine maintenance of flood control facilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate or general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Performs a wide variety of work related to department programs and functions.
• Assists the department in remaining responsive to changing needs of the County Water Resources functions.
• Responds to flood emergencies, as needed.
• Performs education and outreach activities related to department, state, and federal programs and functions.
• Responds to public inquiries and questions regarding department, state, and federal programs, policies, and requirements.
• Supports compliance programs and efforts.
• Appropriate information to department staff.
• Process administrative encroachment permits for encroachment on Clear Lake lands.
• Assist with the preparation of lease billing and collections provides appropriate information to department staff; may place and maintain navigation aids on Clear Lake.
• Perform maintenance of swim lines and navigational buoys.
• Update shore maps.
• Perform nuisance abatement of structures and carry out code enforcement actions, as assigned.
• Perform shoreline ordinance enforcement.
• Inspect structures during construction for placement on the Clear Lake shoreline.
• Update information on the location and condition of structures on the Clear Lake shoreline.
• Assist with mapping structures in GIS.
• Locate and identify structures using GIS.
• Enter and extract GIS data.
• Manipulate and query GIS data to produce a variety of reports and/or lists.
• Assist with the aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts.
• Assist with water quality monitoring programs.
• Maintain and inventory Water Resources Department equipment.
• Perform groundwater and well testing.
• Perform maintenance of flood control facilities, such as levees and flood channels.
• Assist during facility inspections.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of flood control.
• Laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations impacting Clear Lake land encroachment and use.
• Flood control and flood emergency procedures.
• Construction methods, materials, and equipment, especially related to structures encroaching upon water areas.
• Construction inspection.
• Vegetation control methods.
• Basic knowledge of the various types of invasive species that affect and/or threaten Clear Lake.
• Invasive species identification, mitigation, prevention, and control.
• Methods, practices, and terminology of computerized mapping systems.
• Basic knowledge of the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and GIS methodology.
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, and practices used in property descriptions, map development, and drafting.
• Basic drafting and surveying skills.
• Principles of code enforcement.
• Basic maintenance of a variety of handheld power tools such as weed eaters and chainsaws.
• Boating safety and navigation.
• Basic repair and maintenance of boats and related equipment.
• Placement and maintenance of navigation aids.
• Use of computers and computer applications related to Clear Lake land use work.
• Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training.

• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Applicable business equipment and software applications.

Ability to:

• Maintain day-to-day responsibility for monitoring and enforcement of land use in areas adjacent to Clear Lake and submerged lands.
• Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
• Identify aquatic plants and algae and assist with aquatic plant and algae control.
• Place and maintain navigational aids on Clear Lake.
• Respond to flood emergencies.
• Respond effectively to the changing needs for the county’s water resources functions.
• Effectively perform a variety of work using the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Prepare comprehensive reports.
• Provide support for grants and other funding opportunities.
• Develop accurate records, sketches, drawings, maps, and notes.
• Safely and proficiently launch and load a boat using a trailer.
• Operate and maintain boats and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of handheld power tools.
• Effectively multi-task.
• Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of the Water Resources Department Clear Lake lands coordination responsibilities.
• Effectively represent the Water Resources Department with the public, other county staff and other government agencies.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work.

OR

One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience.

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred.

Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable

Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions.

Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: 1/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$62,608.00 - $76,107.20 Annually