Description

Kern County Water Agency
NOW HIRING!

Water Resources Planner I/II/III

***Please note that an additional 3% salary adjustment will be provided on January 10, 2026 per the General Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.***

Annual Salary
Water Resources Planner I
$89,814 - $109,075
Water Resources Planner II
$103,355 - $125,611
Water Resources Planner III
$127,691 - $155,251

This position will be responsible for participating in planning, developing and implementing water
management programs, projects and contracts to meet the water supply needs of Kern County.

All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in business, environmental studies, engineering or related
field with applicable coursework. Six months of experience in a related or unrelated field required for the
I level; two (2) years of increasing responsibility performing business, environmental, engineering or
planning-related functions for the II level; and four (4) years of increasing responsibility performing
business, environmental, engineering or planning-related functions for the III level.

All applicants must complete a Kern County Water Agency application. Visit www.kcwa.com for
more information on the position and to submit an application. Closing date for submitting applications
is October 17, 2025.

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen and background
investigation. EOE.