EXHIBIT 4-A
monterey peninsula water management district
Water Resources Engineer
Class
specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of
duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties
performed within the job.
definition
To perform professional engineering duties
involving hydrologic and environmental research, analysis, interpretation and
program development; to implement major engineering and environmental
management programs to stabilize and repair stream banks; and to perform a
variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
supervision received and exercised
Receives general direction from the Planning & Engineering Manager/District Engineer.
Exercises direct supervision over field maintenance staff.
ESSENTIAL
AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related duties not listed here:
1. Plan,
prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff and consultants
responsible for providing river stabilization, and maintenance services for the
2. Provide technical assistance to private property owners regarding stream bank stabilization and repair; coordinate authorizations and permits from Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
3. Conduct field and office engineering studies related to the planning, design, and modification of stream bank stabilization and repair, irrigation systems and other river work; confer with other District staff and consultants to coordinate projects and activities.
4. Manage, oversee and participate in engineering projects intended to stabilize and repair stream banks including the preparation of plans, specifications, cost and quantity estimates; secure appropriate permits; maintain accurate records, and prepare periodic and special reports; negotiate terms and fees; approve contractor and consultant pay requests.
5. Participate in construction field activities including evaluation, sampling and testing soil; mark and layout field work locations; interpret plans and resolve problems during construction; enforce permit conditions; prepare and review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.
6. Review applications for river work permits and make recommendations to the Planning & Engineering Manager regarding conformance to District standards; inspect authorized work; make recommendations to permittee and/or the Planning and Engineering Manager regarding conformance with river work permits.
7. Gather and interpret hydrologic data including photos, cross-sections, profiles and sediment transport.
8. Inspect river to identify erosion hazards.
9. Assist the Riparian Projects Coordinator in planning and implementing riparian planting projects and irrigation systems.
10. Make presentations to public agencies and private groups concerning restoration projects.
11. Participate in the selection of technical staff; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
12. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures.
13. Solve controversial and complex technical and logistical problems; use a computer to solve engineering problems.
14. Participate in the preparation of requests for proposals and calls for bids; prepare contract plans and specifications; review contract bids and proposals; participate in the review of contractor work activities.
15. Maintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to ensure compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion.
16. Inspect construction projects and perform a full range of construction contract administration duties; negotiate change orders.
17. Prepare economic feasibility and environmental (CEQA) reports on proposed or existing facilities.
18. Interpret management policies and procedures to staff and ensure they are understood and applied by staff.
19. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for project budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures.
20. Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
21. Represent the District to other governmental and regulatory agencies, professional and community groups and others; answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints.
22. Document Riparian Ordinance infractions; make recommendations to the Planning and Engineering Manager regarding appropriate corrective actions.
23. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Civil engineering principles and practices related to the planning, design, and construction of stream bank stabilization and repair projects.
River mechanics or fluvial geomorphology.
Basic data processing principles as related to the solution of engineering problems.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Principles and practices of project and construction management.
Principles of construction contract administration.
Principles and practices of engineering design.
Principles and practices of engineering surveying.
Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical civil engineering report preparation.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and control.
Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering of stream and river restoration projects.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing civil engineering, construction, and water quality including Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, the federal and state Endangered Species Acts, the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Department of Fish and Game Code, and Monterey County’s Carmel Valley Floodplain Ordinance.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and supervise the work of technical staff.
Train and evaluate staff.
Manage large and complex engineering projects.
Administer and coordinate various projects and activities simultaneously.
Ensure project compliance with appropriate federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
Coordinate phases of construction projects and prepare progress reports.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and develop appropriate recommendations.
Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.
Prepare and maintain technical civil engineering records and prepare comprehensive reports.
Compile rough technical data and prepare statistical and narrative reports from field studies.
Develop, review and modify civil engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
Exercise professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
Identify threatened and endangered species in the field.
Understand pertinent sections of the federal and state Endangered Species Acts.
Incorporate measures to protect threatened species into project designs and project maintenance.
Use sophisticated word processing, spreadsheet, modeling, and graphical design programs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Experience
and Training Guidelines —- Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Four years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including one year of supervisory or project management responsibility.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration
as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an
appropriate, valid driver’s license.
working conditions
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environmental Conditions:
Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to atmospheric conditions; work around moving water; work with computers.
Physical Conditions:
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time in and around river beds; operating motorized vehicles.
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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