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Job Description About Our Partner Our client is a mission-driven public agency dedicated to managing and delivering reliable water resources to agricultural users in California’s Central Valley. With a strong focus on protecting historical water rights, maintaining vital infrastructure, and advancing sustainable water management practices, they play a critical role in the region’s long-term agricultural and environmental health. They are currently seeking an Engineer II on a contract-to-hire basis to support a broad portfolio of engineering, water resource, and regulatory initiatives. This role is ideal for a well-rounded, field-capable engineer who is motivated to work on high-impact infrastructure and water rights projects. What Our Partner Brings to the Table Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute directly to the protection and delivery of essential water supplies in California’s agricultural heartland. Professional Growth: Take part in a diverse range of engineering, environmental, legal, and regulatory initiatives with strong mentorship and cross-disciplinary exposure. Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, experienced team where collaboration, flexibility, and initiative are highly valued. Strong Benefits: Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, and fieldwork opportunities. How You’ll Contribute to Our Partner’s Success • Lead or assist in the planning, design, and management of construction, maintenance, and repair projects for canals, pipelines, pump stations, and groundwater recharge systems., • Create technical plans and construction documents using AutoCAD; develop maps and exhibits using ArcGIS., • Support project bidding, consultant oversight, and field inspections., • Analyze and support documentation of surface water flows, diversions, and water rights records, particularly in support of long-standing legal and administrative proceedings., • Assist in the evaluation of water supply and demand scenarios, and support program planning to enhance water management efficiency., • Conduct grant research, prepare applications, and manage state and federal funding compliance., • Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and environmental permitting documents., • Coordinate with other agencies and third parties to review development proposals, infrastructure plans, and regulatory submissions to protect client interests., • Contribute to the implementation of local and regional planning efforts, including Groundwater Sustainability Plans (SGMA) and Agricultural Water Management Plans., • Provide occasional lead support on construction programs and District initiatives. What You Bring to the Role • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field., • At least 3 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources planning, or water operations with a public agency, consulting firm, or agriculture-related entity., • Proficiency with AutoCAD and ArcGIS is required., • Familiarity with property rights, infrastructure permitting, hydrology, and California water laws is strongly preferred., • Experience in field inspections, technical report writing, and project management., • Valid California driver’s license required., • Possession of (or commitment to obtaining within 12 months) a Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is preferred., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible, team-oriented environment., • Willingness to travel within and occasionally beyond the local service area for project needs. Location & Travel This is a full-time, in-office role based in Kern County, California. The position includes regular fieldwork and occasional travel outside the service area.

Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Newborn Hearing Screener will conduct hearing screens on all applicable patients at the hospital he or she is assigned to. While performing hearing screens, the Newborn Hearing Screener will follow IHSS and hospital policies and procedures, including, but not limited to infection prevention and control, safety awareness, and quality assurance. Contribute to a positive work environment and overall team effort, and sign a non-compete/confidentiality agreement. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure every baby is screened according to the state requirements under the California, NHSP, and IHSS corporate guidelines., • Maintain a clean and orderly work area., • Follow strict guidelines for patient identification and result labeling., • Maintain both hospital and IHSS corporate records and logs as required., • Maintain newborn hearing screening equipment in accordance with IHSS corporate guidelines. Any damage or equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately to the Biomedical Engineering department., • Record results appropriately in patients’ charts., • Inventory supplies and report supply needs to assigned Area Manager., • Begin assigned shift as scheduled., • Perform related responsibilities as required or directed., • When possible, perform hearing screens on infants in the best possible testing conditions (while infant is sleeping, testing environment is quiet, lights are dimmed)., • Report all hospital concerns immediately (within twelve hours) to IHSS personnel., • Attend all meetings that pertain to the Newborn Hearing Screening Program when directed by corporate office., • Ensure strict compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA). Minimum skill and proficiency in both oral and written communication and basic mathematical calculations as acquired through the completion of high school or its equivalent. SPECIAL SKILLS: Work requires operation or use of infant hearing screening machine, general office equipment, and computer technology. INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, including but not limited to, nurses and other staff within the hospital for the purpose of coordinating activities and explaining basic test procedures. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum (Not required for initial hiring) Basic Life Support CPR American Heart Association Course Completion Cards. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand, walk, and push the screening equipment. Perform light physical lifting (up to 25 pounds) on an intermittent basis. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a standard hospital environment with exposure to human waste, blood, and other body secretions. It is acknowledged that there is possible exposure to communicable or infectious diseases that may require well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Required to provide proof of the following immunizations and lab work at employee’s expense. -COVID-19 vaccine record (If not fully vaccinated, semi-weekly testing is required per California public health order.) -Seasonal influenza shot -TB Test within one year or a current TB chest X-ray within three years -Two MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) immunization records or blood titer (with quantitative values) -Two Varicella immunization records or blood titer (with quantitative values) -Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) immunization record dated within ten years -Hepatitis B immunizations: either series of 3, blood titer (with quantitative values) OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Required to be available to work weekends and holidays Comply with all hospital fire and safety requirements Job Type: Part-time