Water Resources Analyst I/II/Senior

Description

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position to perform a variety of professional duties in support of water resources planning efforts to include long-range water supply planning; and to participate in water supply studies and assist in securing and maintaining sufficient water supplies to meet demand needs; and to participate in complex studies related to water demands and supply; and to provide technical assistance to an assigned manager; and to provide analytical assistance with Water Operations metrics and key performance indicators; and to assist with standard operating procedures and process development associated with water resources and operations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the Civil Engineering Manager.

Water Resource Analyst Senior exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned professional, technical and clerical personnel.

Any Qualified Individual May Apply. Water Resource Analyst I/II are non-exempt and Water Resource Analyst Senior is an exempt position and part of the IBEW Administrative, Technical, Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Water Resource Analyst I/II/Senior vacancies within the District that may occur through April 3, 2026.

Examples of Duties

Water Resource Analyst I/II

Water Resource Analyst Senior

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:* Plan, prioritize, and review the work of personnel involved in the collection and analysis of water resources data.

Typical Qualifications

Water Resources Analyst I

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: One year of professional water resources planning experience.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering or a related field.

Knowledge of:* Hydrologic concepts, economics and project management techniques.

Ability to:

Special Requirement: Must have a valid Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Water Resources Analyst II

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: Three years of progressively responsible experience similar to Water Resources Analyst I with the District.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering or a related field.

In addition to the qualifications for the Water Resources Analyst I:

Knowledge of:* Principles and practices of water resource management and planning.

Ability to:

Special Requirement: Must have a valid Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Water Resource Analyst Senior 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: Three years of progressively responsible experience similar to Water Resources Analyst II with the District.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering or a related field.

Knowledge of:* Principles and practices of water resource management and planning.

Ability to:* Plan, organize and coordinate activities in support of water resources planning efforts.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) oral interview; (2) review of personnel file and contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-3933 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION VERIFICATION AND PASS A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE