Assistant Resource Specialist II

Company: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

As an Assistant Resource Specialist II, you will assist in the administration, management, planning, development, and implementation of Metropolitan's Colorado River water supplies and related water storage, transfer, and exchange programs as part of the Colorado River Supply and Programs Team. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in: collecting, organizing, and maintaining data; preparing reports; mathematical, statistical or software-based modeling and analysis; demand and supply forecasting; operational and cost analysis; contract negotiations; evaluation of climatic studies and agricultural water use and conservation programs; and otherwise assisting in water resource management activities. You will assist with writing technical memos, reports, and board letters and create presentations to communicate and coordinate with Metropolitan's operations and water quality staff and external agencies. This position requires written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, problem-solving skills, flexibility to work on a multitude of projects, a willingness to learn new skills, and the willingness to explore problems thoroughly from a variety of angles. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with members of the project team, other departments, and external agencies and be able to work both independently and as a part of a project team. Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm. Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description click here: Assistant Resource Specialist II EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience; or two years in a MWD Assistant Resource Specialist Iclassification. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is defined as: a degree in engineering AND/OR environmental/earth sciences AND/OR water resources, AND/OR geology AND/OR hydrology AND/OR economics AND/OR similar degree. Relevant experience is defined as: a combination of experience in water resources, data management and analysis, or statistical/mathematical or software-based modeling (e.g. RiverWare or MODSIM). CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS License(s):Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. CLOSING Benefits: o Competitive compensationo Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.o Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.o Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement Systemo Tuition reimbursemento Training and advancement opportunitieso Excellent working environment o Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxiso Public transportation reimbursements For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented) ABOUT MWD The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case). Salary: . Date posted: 06/04/2025

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