Assistant Water Resources Specialist I​/II

Assistant Water Resources Specialist I/II

Valley Water

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Assistant Water Resources Specialist I: $ - $ Annually

Assistant Water Resources Specialist II: $ - $ Annually

The Water Supply Planning team is responsible for Valley Water’s long‑range water supply planning to ensure water supply reliability for Santa Clara County, as well as comply with federal and state water supply reporting requirements. The Assistant Water Resources Specialist will perform various technical and administrative assignments to support the analysis, policy development, implementation, and administration of water supply planning efforts and associated plans.

We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

• Support the development of Valley Water's long-range water supply plans and regulatory compliance reports, including Water Supply Master Plan (WSMP) and annual reporting;
  Urban Water Management Plan, and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Report.
• Lead annual updates and reporting to meet federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Collect and compile retailer water use data and handle data entry and retrieval from Water Supply Planning Database.
• Research and review relevant studies, policies, and peer agencies’ practices pertaining to water supply planning and present summary and findings to support management needs and planning efforts.
• Respond to information and data requests from stakeholders and public.
• Support the preparation of meeting materials (agendas, presentations, notes) for Board and Committee meetings and follow up on action items, as well as outreach efforts.
• Attend relevant workshops, webinars, and meetings and share notes with unit or Water Supply Division.
• Analyze data and information to support project evaluation and develop recommendations.

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Level I: One year of professional level experience with responsibility for water supply planning, water resources management, environmental planning, or hydrology.

Level II: Three years of professional level experience with responsibility for water supply planning, water resources management, environmental planning, or hydrology.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of water resources management, water supply planning, and hydrology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and summarize information and communicate the findings to a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and learn new skills/knowledge quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment with strong initiative and self‑motivation.

• Practices of researching water resources issues,…