Associate Water Resources Specialist Surface Water Quality

The Associate Water Resources Specialist is a full-journey member of a team of committed environmental specialists and scientists in the Watershed Stewardship and Planning Division. The position provides journey-level support for the Safe Clean Water Program's Project B1: Impaired Water Bodies Improvement, and Project B2: Interagency Urban Runoff Program, with a significant focus on B1. Specifically, this position will lead Valley Water's mercury TMDL Program, and prioritize, design, and implement other surface water quality improvement projects to address impairments from various pollutants and stressors. The successful candidate will serve as an internal technical subject matter expert and resource for surface water quality issues. Specific duties will include recommending, developing, and leading Valley Water-specific water quality improvement projects. This will include study design and implementation, statistical data analysis, database administration, contracting, technical report review and generation, publication in peer-reviewed journals when appropriate, and development of recommendations for follow-up actions. The position will also facilitate collaborations with surface water quality experts from academic institutions and government agencies. In support of B2, the position will participate in coordinating, and implementing activities related to monitoring and reducing water pollution from the urban environment, including acting as a technical resource.