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WATER PLANNING SERVICES/CONSERVATION MANAGER
(WATER CONSERVATION MANAGER)
$3,722-4,611

FINAL FILING DATE:  JUNE 14, 1996 BY 5:00 P.M. (POSTMARKS NOT
ACCEPTED)Exam 106/41C06/6

THE POSITION
This single position class has responsibility to plan, organize, develop
and manage the Monterey County Water Resources Agency's Water Planning and
Conservation Program to promote the efficient use of water, including the
identification, evaluation and public promotion of conservation measures.
This position requires extensive coordination and interaction with
agricultural, commercial, community groups and the Water Resources Agency
Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Develops and administers plans, policies and strategies for implementing
and promoting Water Conservation and serves as liaison during landuse
planning and development review processes
Provides expertise to key planning documents, i.e. General Plan, Area
Plans, Coastal Plans, etc.
Researches, develops, implements and manages local water conservation
related ordinances and regulations
Researches, develops and manages water conservation programs
Researches and evaluates water conservation measures and practices
Develops and conducts promotions and education/informational programs
relating to water conservation
Supervises collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to
water use and demand
Forecasts and analyzes water demand figures, assists in developing
computerized demand management models.  
Provides staff support to the Water Conservation Committee
Plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the work of technical staff
Coordinates educational and other water conservation efforts 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:Principles and practices of landuse planning water
conservation planning and management, including demand analysis and
forecasting.  Techniques and equipment used in agricultural and urban
irrigation, water supply and water management. Environmental principles
and issues associated with water conservation, planning and management.
California Environmental Quality Act, planning regulations, water codes
and applicable related laws and regulations. Applicable mathematical and
statistical techniques and computer modeling.  Principles and techniques
of public information, education and program marketing and promotion,
media management. Administrative principles and methods including
supervision, basic budgeting and grant preparation and administration

Ability to: Develop and manage planning services and water conservation
programs and regulations.  Develop and implement public information,
education and promotional programs, campaigns and materials.  Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of
Supervisors, other agencies, planning and water committees, community and
industry groups and water users.  Analyze, model and forecast water usage
data. Prepare effective written materials and make public oral
presentations. Plan for, organize and supervise a technical staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  The knowledges and skills listed above may be
acquired through various types of education, training or experience.  A
typical way to acquire the required knowledges and skills includes; 
Equivalent to completion of a four year degree in water resources
management, planning services, conservation planning, water or
environmental sciences, or engineering, and three years of increasingly
responsible professional experience related to planning services, water
conservation or management.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  (The selection procedure is tentative.  Should a
change be made, applicants will be notified.  The competitive examination
process will include):Submit the required county application form and
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE to the Personnel Division by 5:00 p.m. on
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996.  (Also please submit a detailed resume). 
Applications may be obtained from the Monterey County Personnel Division,
P.O. Box 1877, 240 Church Street, Room 218, (corner of West Alisal and
Church Streets), Salinas, CA 93902, (408) 755-5116.  (Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Application
materials will be evaluated to determine those applicants demonstrating
the skills best meeting the County's needs.  Only the best qualified
applicants as determined by this review will be invited to participate in
a Qualifications Appraisal.  A Qualifications Appraisal panel will further
assess applicants' possession of required skills and knowledge.  This
appraisal may include a pre-interview exercise and an oral interview.  

NOTE:  If you believe you possess any handicapped limitation that would
require test accommodation, please call the Personnel Division at (408)
755-5116.  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986, continued employment of persons hired by Monterey County after
November 6, 1986 will be contingent upon presentation by the employee of
acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization for employment
in the United States.  If you have any questions regarding this
announcement please call the Personnel Division at (408) 755-5116.  X 
41C06--5/29/96  (TP)Y
Matthew Zidar
Principal Hydrologist
Monterey County Water Resources Agency
Mzidar@aol.com