PRINCIPAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Job Overview :

As a Principal Resource Specialist focusing on rates, charges and financial planning you will maintain, operate and update the Metropolitan Water District's financial and water rate models.

In this role you will be able to demonstrate your high level of proficiency modeling using Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic.

You will also conduct complex financial analyses to provide sound financial projections on potential impacts to Metropolitan in support of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

Your ability to effectively organize, analyze, model, and clearly communicate financial information is crucial to success in this position.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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 : Metropolitans 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.

To view the full job description click here : Principal Resource Specialist

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience : Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in engineering, business administration, economics, finance, environmental sciences, urban planning, geology, geography, hydrology or related field and ten years of related progressively responsible experience in policy development, resource negotiations, development and implementation of solutions to complex problems, or managing large and moderately complex projects, of which two years must have been at the supervisory or project management level;

or a masters degree from an accredited college or university majoring in engineering, business administration, economics, finance, environmental sciences, urban planning, geology, geography, hydrology or related field and eight years of related progressively responsible experience in policy development, resource negotiations, development and implementation of solutions to complex problems , or managing large and moderately complex projects, of which two years must have been at the supervisory or project management level.

Relevant Experience is defined as : combination of work experience with resource planning, financial budget and planning, financial / technical analysis and modeling, and project management.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s) : Valid California Class C Drivers License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

CLOSING

Benefits :

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.

Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.

Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Excellent working environment

Public transportation reimbursements

Hub of public transportation : rail, subway, buses, and taxis

On-site fitness center

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 : [email protected].

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 PST 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).