Job Description and Duties
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A LEADER IN PRESERVING CALIFORNIA’S MOST PRECIOUS
RESOURCE? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GUIDING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED STAFF OF
INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF
CALIFORNIA’S WATER?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board is looking for a dynamic individual to serve in the demanding position of Executive Officer. Based in Palm Desert, the Regional Water Board protects surface and groundwater, including the groundwater that provides crucial drinking water supplies for the region. The Board regulates industrial, commercial, municipal and agricultural dischargers. The Executive Officer is a key guardian of the State’s water resources.
Under administrative direction of up to seven board members appointed by the Governor, the Executive Officer supervises a dedicated staff of about 40 people, including engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists, and administrative support staff committed to protecting and enhancing surface and groundwater in Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and San Diego counties. In addition to overseeing the work of the agency, the Executive Officer represents the Board in public forums and collaborates with local, state, tribal, and federal agencies related to water quality and environmental protection. The Executive Officer is an at-will employee of the Regional Water Board.
The Regional Water Board, along with the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Environmental Protection Agency, plays a critical role in the state’s health by protecting and improving the quality of the region’s waters. The Regional Water Board protects and restores inland surface waters and groundwater in the region, including those used for local drinking water, by :
These complex issues include among others :
The position requires skilled and experienced leadership, a collaborative and inclusive work and management style, strategic planning and critical thinking skills, dedication to environmental protection and resilience, excellent communication skills, the ability to analyze and synthesize complex information, and a dedication to institutional and employee development.
The position is based in Palm Desert, California, and requires in-office attendance at least 4 days a week. Some teleworking will be permissible.
Benefits
Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.
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