Water Resources Engineer

Job Summary

Please Note: This recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice but not before July 21, 2024 at 5:00pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do

The Public Works Department provides a variety of services related to the development, construction, inspection, improvement, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. This infrastructure includes traffic lights, sidewalks, streetlights, and roadways. In addition, Public Works runs the following enterprise operations: Water, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Parking Operations.

What We're Looking For

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Resources Engineer. The incumbent of this position will perform professional and technical engineering duties in the planning, design, and operation of water resources.

Water Resources Engineer Job Description

This position is eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after an initial training period established by the department upon hire. All scheduling is based on operational need and department approval and is subject to change at any time.

Selection Process

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process may consist of the following components:

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Panel Interview

This is an open and competitive recruitment process. The best qualifying candidates will be invited to a panel interview which is tentatively scheduled to take place in July 2024 (all dates are subject to change).

Benefits

This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.

Some of the benefits for this position include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance is covered via cafeteria plan (up to $2,550 per month) and if you are eligible, you may also receive up to $500/month back into your paycheck.

• Wellness Pay: All M&P employees receive 2% of their annual base pay to support their personal wellness.

• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments: All M&P employees automatically receive a base salary increase of 4.5% annually, with the next increase on October 1, 2024.

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays, plus 2 personal holidays

• Administrative Leave: 80 hours per year

• Accrued Vacation Leave: 80 - 160 hours per year (depending on length of service)

Conviction History

As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Conclusion

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Major Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform engineering planning, design, and operations support duties related to water resources activities and projects.

• Prepare, review, and approve varied engineering project components including planning studies, feasibility analyses, design, survey, supporting calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; Recommend planning, design, and construction scope and methodology for water resources projects related to water mains, water treatment, reservoirs, pump stations, well production, water distribution facilities, sewer and wastewater collection and pumping, storm drains and stormwater capture, groundwater wells facilities, roadway reconstruction, subdivisions, retaining walls, structures, street lighting, fiber optic networks, and other associated appurtenances.

• Participate in the coordination and monitoring of activities of contractors, consultants, planning and design professionals, project managers, and inspectors; make recommendations and provide technical information and direction.

• Participate in the development, planning, design, and construction support of Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) and provide technical water resource planning and engineering direction and recommendations. Review, evaluate, and provide recommendations throughout all phases of feasibility evaluation, design, and construction; Prepare and review the scope of work, plans and technical specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs).

• Evaluate development review plans, calculations, hydraulic analyses, and submittals; ensure adherence to the standard drawings and specifications of City and relevant regulations; certify that infrastructure and systems can support proposed development.

• Meet and coordinate with developers regarding water, storm water, sewer, and wastewater projects; discuss and calculate related fees, conditions of approvals, connection options, and clarify project requirements.

• Review and comment on entitlement and ministerial applications related to proposed public utilities; Plan check and approve water, sewer, storm drain, and wastewater utility service plans.

• Prepare and approve water will serve analysis, fees, and letters; Review water and wastewater planning, design, and construction submittals; Update development guidelines and standards as required.

• Perform water hydraulic modeling analyses for development approval and CIP planning and design.

• Provide engineering support on projects relating to sewers, storm drains, water mains, water treatment and distribution facilities, groundwater, and wells.

• May participate in the implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for water resources and conservation, water system planning, design and construction of water capital projects, engineering standards and specifications, and development services as assigned.

• Coordinate as required with City staff, outside agencies, community groups, and other organizations.

• Participate in the development of operational and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets, monitor and control expenditures. Review and approve payment applications for contractors, consultants, and other vendors.

• Collaborate with grant consultant and provide technical input for grant applications and ensure compliance with grant guidelines.

• Perform field engineering inspections, quality assurance, quality check as required.

• Develop, monitor, and administer asset management plans and multi-year utility replacement programs.

• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on projects and activities.

• Make presentations to the City Council, City boards and commissions, community organizations, and at interdepartmental, interagency, and professional meetings. Prepare staff reports.

• May participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and Training- Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in water resources engineering including planning, design, and construction management. Experience with contract management or project management water and/or wastewater utilities (preferably within a municipal government, water utility, or similar environment); including one year of program administration or supervisory responsibility.

• Experience in managing large and complex capital improvement projects is desirable.

• Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, project management, construction management, or a related field.

• License and Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

• Possession of registration as a State of California Professional Civil Engineer or related field.

• Possession of State of California water and wastewater certifications are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering design and survey.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a water planning, engineering, and operations program.

• Civil engineering theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of water resources system projects and programs.

• Water resources engineering and hydraulics theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of water resources systems (water, wastewater, stormwater); principles and practices of water quality control.

• Principles of water distribution, production, and treatment planning and economic analysis.

• Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws.

• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.

• Principles and practices of research analysis and management.

• Project planning, design, and construction management.

• Principles and practices of budget development, implementation, and monitoring.

• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Principles and practices of work safety.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, and direct engineering project operations/activities.

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.

• Interpret and explain pertinent engineering and department policies and procedures.

• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned project and program budgets.

• Recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.

• Provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.

• Read, interpret, and check engineering drawings and designs, specifications, traffic control plans and cost estimates.

• Conduct field site visits to provide technical assistance to water field staff.

• Understand potential construction litigation and represent the City in claim disputes.

• Utilize computer programs to perform calculations and operate Computer Aided Drafting Software.

• Use supervisory control and data acquisition systems to evaluate and optimize water and wastewater facilities.

• Identify project scope, resources, and evaluate the financial status of projects.

• Manage professional service and vendor agreements.

• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

• Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software including work order systems and asset management systems.

• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.