| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, environmental studies, engineering, geography, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Six years of increasingly responsible experience in professional planning activities, in a city, county, special district, or public utility, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational analysis, management, and policy development; principles and practices of land use planning and Federal, State and related local environmental and land use laws and regulations; current literature, information sources, and research techniques used in environmental, land use, and water utility planning; standards and methods applied to the analysis of land use and water utility planning, environmental studies and zoning practices; budget procedures and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
Ability to organize and direct a program of related activities within assigned division.
Assume responsibility for planning activities on multiple, diverse and complex projects, in the role of project manager.
Supervise the preparation of reports, proposals, and written material of an analytical, budgetary, financial, technical, and evaluative nature, including supporting graphic materials such as maps, plans, charts, and tables.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical information; observe planning activities and problem solve when appropriate; and explain regulations and procedures to representatives of other agencies, other District staff, community groups and the general public.
Prepare reports, proposals and written material of an analytical, budgetary, financial, technical and evaluative nature, including supporting graphic materials.
Exercise community relations skills; speak publicly and explain and interpret District practices and objectives to diverse public and private agencies, organizations and individuals as required.
On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and keyboard to communicate through written means; visually differentiate between colors on land use maps; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
Prepare and administer division budget.
Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process, the Oral Panel Interview. All candidates will be notified of their status via email by no later than Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
The TENTATIVE Oral Panel Interview date is Thursday, January 31, 2019.
The Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the examination process are instructed to contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002. | 
