• Conducts research and engineering analyses on a wide range of technical water-related topics including resource management, regulatory drinking water requirements, recycling, conservation, and watershed management.
• Coordinates and collaborates on technical data and information with Water System staff, consultants, and/or other City Departments on proposed legislation relating to Water System strategic goals, operations and management.
• Develops legislative policy positions with Water System Divisions and coordinates with Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Office on current legislative proposals.
• Prepares oral presentations, reports, summaries, letters and memorandums for Senior Management relating to a wide variety of water related policies and legislative issue affecting the Water System.
• Analyzes, monitors, and reports on proposed state and federal legislation for the development of legislative policy positions, including fact sheets and City Council resolutions, on issues related to the Water System.
• Communicates and coordinates with Department groups, outside agencies, and trade organizations regarding water-related legislative and grants issues.
• Provides technical support on preparing grant applications, appropriations requests, and support letters.
• Participates in identifying, researching, evaluating, and applying for grants, financing and other outside funding to support Water System projects.
• Develops requests for proposals, memorandum of agreement, contracting justifications, etc. for technical grant writing and other related services.
• Conducts technical analyses on recommendations for modifications to existing and new water-related City ordinances.
• Assists with contract management, including tracking, reviewing, and processing of invoices and related reports.
• Performs other related duties.
Skills, Knowledge, and Ability
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, project management, estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent writing skills, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must have the ability to work well independently or with others, including internal and external personnel.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, charts and graphs, feasibility reports, and environmental studies.
• Knowledge of City and LADWP safety, employment and EEO policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure; prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Working knowledge and skills of engineering computer applications, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required and must be maintained during the course of employment. Eligible candidates must have status on a regular appointment with the City of Los Angeles having passed probation as a Civil Engineering Associate (7246) and possess a valid Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or State of California Professional Engineer License (PE).
