About Yuba Water Agency
Established in 1959, the Yuba Water Agency is a stand-alone public agency governed by a board of seven elected officials to serve the people of Yuba County. The agency owns and operates the Yuba River Development Project, which includes New Bullards Bar, Log Cabin, and Our House dams. Water released from New Bullards Bar travels to the New Colgate and Narrows I and II powerhouses, where it is used to generate renewable, carbon-free electricity. Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Yuba River Development Project significantly reduces flood risk and ensures a reliable water supply for the people of Yuba County.
Each year, millions of dollars of the revenue earned from sales of hydropower and water are reinvested in the county, through projects and grants to provide local resources and support community development and improvement projects. The Agency also makes significant financial investments to improve the natural fisheries of the Yuba River, and to educate the public about water and fisheries issues. Just a few examples of contributions made by Yuba Water Agency include the following:
- Funded the local cost-share of improvements to the Feather River Setback Levee, leveraging more than $400 million in federal and state investment.
- Partnered with several other agencies and organizations on a major Yuba River ecosystem enhancement project, improving 157 acres of seasonal floodplain to increase available salmon habitat and reduce flood risk.
- Committed $10 million in forest restoration efforts, leveraging another $78 million in state and federal funds to reduce fire risk for our foothill communities and protect the water supply and quality in the Yuba River watershed.
- Supporting the local cost share of major water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in South Yuba County to enable a regional water system project.
- Partnered with local teachers to create K-12 science curriculum for Yuba County schools that meets state standards, all based on the Yuba River watershed.
Description
Under general supervision (Hydrologist I) to direction (Hydrologist II) performs collection and analysis of hydrologic and meteorological data in support of the Agency’s mission to provide reliable water supply for irrigation, groundwater management, flood control, and power generation; ensures minimum flow requirements to maintain water rights; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision (Hydrologist I) to direction (Hydrologist II) from the assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Hydrologist I: This is the entry-level classification in the Hydrologist series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine hydrologic data collection, while learning Agency policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Hydrologist II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Hydrologist II: This is the journey-level classification in the Hydrologist series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Hydrologist I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Hydrologist in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series and provides technical and functional direction over lower-level staff.
Positions in the Hydrologist class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level; progression to the II-level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the II-level.
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