Project Assistant / Associate Engineer

JOB

Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development. The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.Our Values: Safety: We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthy work environment for our team. Trust: We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings. Responsibility: We take ownership for our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet. Exceptional Service: We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service. Employee Success: We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. Teamwork: We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners. Continuous Improvement: We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.Recognition: We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels. Communication: We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained.THE POSITION: CCWD is seeking a skilled, motivated, team-oriented, project-permanent full-time Assistant or Associate Engineer in the Engineering Department. This position will be located at our Administrative Office in Concord, CA. The Assistant/Associate Engineer will be responsible for implementing projects and initiatives from CCWD’s capital improvement program, which may include treated water distribution pipeline replacements; improvements to treated and untreated water systems and water treatment plants; and Los Vaqueros Watershed facilities. The "Project Employee Position" is full-time and temporary with benefits. The position is anticipated to last for a term of 2 to 5 years and possibly longer. Project employees are hired for specific projects of limited duration. Individuals selected for project positions are entitled to all terms and conditions of employment as specified in the IFPTE, Local 21 MOU Section 22. We are looking for someone who: Values our unwavering commitment of safety, trust, responsibility, exception service, employee success, teamwork, continuous improvement, recognition, and communication. Is a team player who embodies integrity and excellence in everything they do.Is solutions-focused with a knack for creative problem-solving.Is a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.Is highly organized and results-driven, able to balance multiple priorities.Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.Is committed to ongoing growth, learning, and improvement, both professionally and personally. What you will typically be responsible for: Serving as an integral member of the Engineering Department, contributing to improvements across the treated and untreated water storage systems, water treatment plants, dams, and other critical facilities.Building and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.Managing assigned projects, ensuring critical tasks and priorities are identified and addressed to keep projects on track.Assessing and managing risks related to project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project outcomes.Acting as a technical resource, providing expertise and guidance across various CCWD initiatives.Administering consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between consultants and project stakeholders to ensure timely and effective project delivery. A few reasons you might enjoy this job: Your desire to make a positive impact on the residents of our community.Opportunity for significant growth and development while working on unique and meaningful projects. You wish to pursue future opportunities for professional experience and career growth on large-scale, regionally significant projects. Working with highly effective and collaborative teams. CCWD focuses on training and mentoring employees to ensure ongoing technical, project management, and professional growth and development. Learn more about CCWD: CCWD WebsiteWho we areMission Statement, Values, and GoalsStrategic Plan10-Year Capital Improvement Program2-year BudgetJoin us in our mission to provide reliable, high-quality water in an environmentally responsible manner.Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Contra Costa Water District!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

For a full description of examples of duties, please visit the following links: Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYContra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIONOne of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion. CONVICTION HISTORYA condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation. Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.