Water Resources Division

Rimrock Lake

The Water Resources Division is now hiring for a Program Analyst, Project Engineer and Senior Engineer. Check the Yakima County Careers website for the official job postings, or learn more about our open engineering positions, the region, and why you should apply to work for Water Resources in the below Job Profiles:

Project Engineer

Senior Engineer

Responsibilities


The Water Resources Division of Yakima County Public Services Department is responsible for the following activities:

  • Flood Preparedness and Awareness: What to do before, during and after a flood, who to contact including Emergency Management Services, and Public Outreach activities. A flood emergency does not have to be declared before you can activate your flood insurance.

Yakima River Ecosystem Restoration Project to Reconnect Floodplain and Restore Habitat

YAKIMA --With construction set to begin on a multi-year project to restore the Yakima River’s connection to its historic floodplain and rehabilitate the surrounding ecosystem, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Yakima County Public Services held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 14. For the full release, please click here: Yakima River ecosystem restoration project to reconnect floodplain and restore habitat > Seattle District > Seattle District News Releases (army.mil)
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