County of Lake ยท 5 days ago
Extra Help- Water Resources Technician
Lakeport, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe County of Lake is seeking a Water Resources Technician to perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs. This role involves coordinating and supporting various Water Resources Programs, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and assisting in flood control and lake management efforts.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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 - 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.
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.
Company
County of Lake
The County of Lake provides a variety of services to Lake County residents and visitors, including public protection, health and sanitation, public assistance, libraries, agricultural assistance, parks, recreational and cultural activities, elections, planning, behavioral health services, and infrastructure.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terre Logsdon
Chief Climate Resiliency Officer
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