About the Position
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department is offering a career opportunity for a Supervising Water Resources Engineer with flood control, watershed, and/or drainage management technical expertise, and related project development and management experience.
The position includes leading and supervising engineers and technicians and working with other key partners to implement the flood management program associated with the leveed portion of Arroyo Grande Creek, and, for other areas of the county as assigned, understanding flooding, drainage and water resource conditions; setting sustainability goals; identifying feasible solutions to meet those goals; and facilitating the initial implementation of those solutions.
The Division is also tasked with developing and implementing regional water supply resiliency strategies and projects and facilitating an integrated approach to watershed and groundwater management. It also includes working with the Water Resources Division Manager and four other supervisors at a leadership level to ensure the Division is an effective partner in the achievement of sustainable water resources in all areas of the county.
To read more about the AG Creek Levee – Click here
Job Perks:
- A 5% differential for a Professional Engineer License
- A hybrid schedule may be available
- Offices in Downtown SLO
- Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE)
- Generous Benefits Package – Click here!
- Other Incentives/Benefits – Click here!
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For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works – County of San Luis Obispo.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
a) Be service and action oriented;
b) Understand the technical methodologies associated with hydrology and hydraulics data collection, modeling and analysis;
c) Have experience with regional, watershed and community-scale integrated analysis, planning, and project development; and
d) Understand the institutional, regulatory and financial considerations associated with successful program and project implementation.
Leadership, collaboration and accountability are also essential competencies, as water management strategies require timely and transparent vetting, scoping, prioritization and implementation facilitation through coordination with multiple key partners, teammates and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will also have public speaking skills and conceptually understand software and hardware associated with hydrologic data collection, record keeping and computer modeling.
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of qualifying education and experience include:
1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field ANDseven years of professional level public works, civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.OR
2. Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure AND four years professional civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.
Licenses and Certificates
A valid CALIFORNIA driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 
How to Apply
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. 
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Veteran’s Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran’s preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959. Employer County of San Luis Obispo Address 1055 Monterey Street
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408 Phone 805-781-5959
Website http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/
