Project Scheduler I/II

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The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents. The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.

The Engineering Department

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of regional water facilities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); identifying and employing value engineering design concepts to optimize facility and aqueduct system performance; managing major emergency facility repairs; and providing overall CIP programmatic monitoring and controls. It also manages the Water Authority's real-estate interests by acquiring, disposing of, and leasing real property; patrolling and managing 168 miles of right of way; and providing survey services. In addition, the department provides technical support to other agencies, departments, and member agencies. The Water Authoritys Energy Program also resides within the Engineering Department, focused on developing low-cost energy supplies, generation, and storage opportunities; improving the Water Authoritys energy resilience; fostering collaborative energy relationships; and supporting the Water Authoritys legislative energy initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be able to respond to changing priorities, tight deadlines, and grasp issues quickly. Well-qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of critical path methodology scheduling and resource loading. This person will work directly with project managers and coordinate with multiple teams. T he ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, promote teamwork and collaboration and communicate effectively with staff at all levels. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• The ability to load labor and cost resources in project management software. Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Primavera software is desirable.
• Experience designing and developing cost and resource loading reports in project management software.
• The ability to track activity and cost progress in relationship to a baseline.
• The self-confidence to independently track, report and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Honesty and integrity in daily interactions with project managers and interdepartmental stakeholders.
  

Salary Information

Project Scheduler I: $54.35 - $73.10 hourly ( $113,052.16 - $152,043.84 annually)
Project Scheduler II: $63.03 - $84.77 hourly ( $131,106.56 - $176,323.68 annually) The Project Scheduler I/II performs basic analyses of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and its projects; supports project managers and project schedulers; creates basic critical path networks; produces a variety of project level reports; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics

T he Project Scheduler I is a entry level class in the professional Project Scheduler series. Employees at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as employees allocated to the Project Scheduler II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

The Project Scheduler II is the journey level class in the professional Project Scheduler series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Project Scheduler I in the former class performs more difficult analyses of Capital Improvement Projects and functions with a higher level of program knowledge and skill level than employees allocated to the Project Scheduler I class.

Representative duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Maintains and updates cost loaded, critical path network project schedules for small, non-complex projects.
• Interacts with project managers and project team members to provide basic analysis and standard reporting of project cost and schedule status.
• Maintains and updates the project controls systems and databases by populating required data fields in support of project and program level reporting, management presentations and data requests.
• Researches and queries the Water Authority's financial system for project cost information and project contract information and incorporates the information into the periodic project cost and schedule updates.
• Supports the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget development process by maintaining accurate and updated project resource information and key dates.
• Performs quality assurance and quality control during the periodic update process to ensure cost loaded schedules and associated reports accurately reflect the current status of projects.

For further details regarding the duties and responsibilities, and qualification guidelines for this class specification, please click on the following link:

Project Scheduler I

Project Scheduler II

Work Schedule:

Employees assigned to work at the Kearny Mesa office work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, telework may be available up to one day per week, subject to operational needs and management approval. Currently, department operations are structured around an on-site schedule Monday through Thursday, with the potential option to telework on Fridays. The qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and ability required to enter the job in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Project Scheduler I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, computer science, communications, construction management, or a related field supplemented by one year of experience in planning and controlling theory, software, and systems used in maintaining critical path networks.

Project Scheduler II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, computer sciences, communications, construction management, or related field supplemented by three years of experience in planning and controlling theory, software, and systems used in maintaining critical path networks; and knowledge of how to manipulate capital calculations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Sun day, August 24, 2025 , at 11:59 p.m. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. The selection process may consist of an appraisal interview, writing exercise, and/or other appropriate screening devices.

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