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
Are you a passionate Application Developer with a keen eye for data and code and the capability to solve problems and turn ideas into solutions? Do you prefer a mixture of work from home and in the office? If so, we're on the lookout for you to join our innovative team and help us shape the future of our agency!
As an Application Developer, you will provide solutions to business problems by developing software and scripts to improve data collection, analysis, and workflow development and refinement. This position supports the Information Systems and Security Manager in supporting business technology across the agency and will collaborate with agency personnel and contractors to define problems, assess solutions, and provide end user support and training. This position assists with identifying needs, proposing solutions, and estimating budgets for projects. Additionally, this position will be the party responsible for any technology or information systems required for its work and may perform other duties as assigned. Work is performed within a broad framework of general policy and requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives and in applying concepts, plans, and strategies in ways which may deviate from traditional methods and practices. All work is expected to be carried out in an ethical, accurate, secure, timely, and confidential manner. The incumbent must be experienced with software and systems related to computer operating systems, security, networking, data backup and recovery, and office productivity.
Some key initiatives you’ll work on:
- Developing and maintaining custom applications used by the agency for mission-critical decisions.
- Developing data exchanges and processing through the use of various APIs from different software products.
- Developing software and system workflow design by using modeling, diagrams, and markup.
- Review and refactor code in use.
- Provide input on current and future technology initiatives.
- Track changes in technology areas and trends and prepare the agency for adoption of new standards.
- Secure agency applications and systems through the use of proper, secure coding practices.
- Provide support for Microsoft 365, Exchange, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams systems.
- Provide database administration services.
- Work on GIS system development.
Recruitment Timeline
The final date to apply is January 5, 2026. To be considered for this exciting and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.
Preliminary screening interviews, with the most qualified applicants, will be conducted the week January 19, 2026. Next steps which may include but are not limited to testing and/or panel interviews, will be determined by the number of qualified applicants received and will be conducted the week February 2, 2026.
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(530) 701-8674
Laken Schattner, HR Specialist
lschattner@yubawater.org
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has knowledge of: current programming languages and methodologies, such as Python, C#, and various development frameworks; programming concepts and best practices, such as caching, error handling, and modern containerized code; database design and administration; operating systems; GIS systems; ERP and maintenance management systems; security best practices; the software development life cycle; developing reports and presentations; collaboration and communication, both with technical and non-technical staff; budgeting and project scoping.
Minimum Qualifications: Education/Training
Yuba Water Agency recognizes that access to formal education varies widely. Relevant professional experience, community leadership, or lived experience may be considered in lieu of the formal education requirements listed below.
Education/Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in software and applications development, design, and implementation.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Benefits
Actual salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate
Benefits
the agency offers an attractive benefits package that includes:
- 2025 Health Insurance rates: 1-party is $991.78, 2-party is $1,983.56, and 3+party is $2,628.22 per month. Any premiums in excess of these amounts shall be paid by the employee.
- Dental: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
- Vision: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
- Vacation: Accrued at 12.6 hours per calendar month and increases with years of service
- Sick Leave: Accrued at 10 hours per calendar month
- Holidays: 12 official holidays per year
- Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2% @ 55 formula and the agency will pay 5% of the employee’s 7% contribution to CalPERS. For all others, subject to the provisions of AB340 with a 2%@ 62 formula
- Retiree health through the agency upon completion of ten (10) years of service credit with the agency and retirement from CalPERS. The agency’s present contribution for each annuitant, including enrollment of his/her family members, is a maximum of $2,000 per month.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Agency Plans. The agency will contribute 7.65% amount towards the plan.
- Life Insurance: $100,000
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with Agency contribution of $600/year
- Flexible Spending Medical / Dependent Care Accounts available with pre-tax payroll contributions
- Educational/training tuition reimbursement available
Special Instructions
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
The Yuba Water Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Laken Schattner at (530) 701-8674 prior to the recruitment closing date for accommodation requests.
Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate must pass a thorough reference check, and background check.
Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.