Assistant Water Resources Specialist

• Do you want to work for a water agency that is serious about sustainably managing water resources and protecting the environment?
• Are you enthusiastic about how computer models are used to help shape robust policy and management outcomes?
• Do you enjoy learning about and using computer modeling software, running scripts, and writing code?

If so, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) encourages you to apply for the Assistant Water Resources Specialist position in the Water Resources Planning Division's Water Supply Systems Modeling Section, which is part of EBMUD's Water and Natural Resources Department. The selected candidate will be given opportunities to conduct computer modeling analyses and studies of water supply and water quality in the Mokelumne, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Central Valley. The selected candidate will provide technical analysis of water resources issues and modeling to better predict water supply, water quality, and environmental impacts of EBMUD projects. The selected candidate will participate in work groups advancing significant projects in the Mokelumne, Delta and Central Valley.

Duties include:

• Participating in EBMUD workgroups or teams in a collaborative framework to advance EBMUD projects and initiatives.
• Researching and reviewing technical literature regarding new computer models and/or analytical techniques.
• Engaging with peer groups in academia, professional organizations, and water utilities to advance the use of numerical modeling approaches in order to understand water quality issues and to optimize water system operations.
• Preparing memoranda and reports documenting the results of technical analyses, conducting presentations to communicate study findings, and maintaining appropriate data and records supporting the analysis.
• Reviewing environmental documentation and permit applications to identify potential impacts on EBMUD water supply sources and water quality.
• Preparing physically based or statistically based analyses and predictions as appropriate regarding various water supply scenarios.
• Applying, maintaining, improving, and/or developing alternate analytical tools to better predict water supply and water quality in the Mokelumne, Delta and Central Valley.
• Participating in meetings, workshops, and conferences with technical and management representatives of state, federal, and local water agencies, and other stakeholder groups representing Mokelumne, Delta, and Central Valley water interests.

Every employee adds value to the EBMUD team. Our employees are committed to responsible stewardship of the resources to which we've been entrusted, to act with integrity, and treat others with respect as the means of fulfilling EBMUD's mission to provide reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services at fair and reasonable rates for the people of the East Bay, and to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. Competitive candidates will share these values and additionally have the following attributes:

• Academic coursework in numerical methods and computer modeling of hydraulic and hydrological systems.
• Experience with surface water resources systems analysis.
• Experience in a full-cycle process that includes creating, calibrating and/or validating, and applying models, documenting the process and results, training others in the analytical methods applied, and effectively communicating the results.
• Computer programming, data analytics, and data visualization experience. Python experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California water rights issues.
• An understanding of current water resources planning issues including water conservation, water recycling, and climate change.

The salary range for Assistant Water Resources Specialist is $11,629 per month increasing to $12,210, $12,821, $13,462, and $14,135 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively. This position may be eligible for a hybrid onsite and telecommuting option, subject to review and approval by senior management, after completing three months of full-time employment. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities indicated previously. Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to the following: 1.A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, water resources management, or a closely related field.2.Requires two years of experience

• in water resources engineering, analysis or planning that has included significant numerical modeling and computer programming responsibilities OR a minimum of two years of experience
• as a Junior Water Resources Specialist with EBMUD.3.Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.4.Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job. 5.Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.A master's degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, water resources management, or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience under either experience pattern. A doctorate degree in one of the specified majors or a closely related field may be substituted for 18 months of the required experience. 1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.3.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for May 2026.4.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.5.Undergraduate and graduate school (if applicable) transcripts may be requested, reviewed, and verified during the selection process.6.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status, the probation period is 6 months.7.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE

While we understand applicants may use various tools to support the preparation of their materials, responses that appear to be primarily generated by AI tools, without meaningful personalization or demonstration of the applicant's own qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process.