Water Conservation and Planning Specialist, Zone 7

Job Description

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

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DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agency’s administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California’s oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area, and the surrounding farmlands and ranches that mirror the Valley’s western heritage.

Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities.

For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 please visit their website at www.zone7water.com.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, provides a variety of office and field water conservation and water resources planning duties; plans, organizes, develops, implements, and carries out duties in support of the Zone 7 Water Agency’s (“Agency”) Water Resources Division, establishes and maintains detailed and interrelated record-keeping systems; reviews, evaluates, inspects landscape and water resources plans and projects; provides water conservation consultation and equipment to consumers; supports outreach efforts; conducts water audits; instructs on water audit methods; and performs related work as required.

The Water Conservation and Planning Specialist, Zone 7 classification is located in the Water Resources Division in the Zone 7 Water Agency and reports to the Principal Water Resources Planner. The position serves as the Agency’s representative to the community in the implementation of Water Conservation programs. The employee reviews and evaluates landscape and other water conservation plans and projects, supports outreach on water conservation; and supports water resources planning. This classification involves frequent contact with the community and stakeholders in situations that require technical expertise, effective communication, and public relations skills.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an adaptable, proactive professional who exercises sound judgment, manages responsibilities with minimal supervision, and demonstrates the following competencies:

• The ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report on programs and projects, including managing budgets and conducting outreach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations.
• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.
• Experience engaging effectively with public agencies, regulatory agencies, consultants, community organizations, and members of the public.
• The ability to quickly learn new subject areas, apply existing skills to unfamiliar assignments, and effectively balance analytical responsibilities with customer and stakeholder engagement .

Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2026 5:00:00 PM