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Metropolitan Water District

Principal Resource Specialist

Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


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.

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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:

Bachelor’s 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 master’s 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 REQUIREMENTSLicense(s):

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

CLOSINGBenefits:• 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

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.

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).

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