Career Opportunities

Special Programs Manager
San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority
Sacramento Area
Final Filing Date is May 11, 2022

Under administrative direction of the Water Policy Director, the Special Programs Manager is responsible for guiding, promoting and managing the Authority’s science activities and other
special projects and programs as assigned. The Authority’s 2019 Strategic Plan identified a Goal to “Increase Scientific and Technical Credibility and Expertise” – the implementation of which is a key component of this position’s responsibilities. The Special Programs Manager will provide guidance and management of the Authority’s science activities, including direct management of research, as well as engagement in the Delta Science enterprise including management of fish species, water supply, and water reliability associated with the management, regulation, and operation of the Central Valley Project. Additionally, the work of the Special Programs Manager will include Project and Program Management for key Authority programs, as assigned. The Special Programs Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing Authority projects and programs, and be dedicated to application of sound science and communication of information to federal, state and local agencies and other pertinent interests, including the public. The Special Programs Manager will lead projects, manage consultants, and assist in budget preparation.

Read the job posting for more information on the minimum qualifications, job duties, selection process, and how to apply to the job.

Visit the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority job opportunities website for more information on this job and other available opportunities.

ITP Coordinator – Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) – CA Department of Water Resources
Division of Integrated Science and Engineering (DISE)
Final Filing Date is May 09, 2022

This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve as the ITP Coordinator in the Office of the Division Manager of the Division of Integrated Science and Engineering (DISE). This position will work with multidisciplinary teams across environmental science, program management, project tracking, planning and budgeting. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating various compliance efforts related to the operation of the State Water Project (SWP) in compliance with both the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) such as Biological Opinions (BiOps) and the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operation of the SWP in the Delta.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

CalCareers Job Announcement: ITP Coordinator – Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) – CA Department of Water Resources
Job Code #: JC-301909
Position #: 840-300-0756-XXX
SAP Position #: 50000388
Location: Yolo County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Hiring Unit Contact, Meagan Transue at DISE_HR@water.ca.gov or (916) 885-8553 .

Environmental Scientist – Two (2) vacancies
Groundfish Management Program and Groundfish Innovation Project
Final Filing Date is April 27, 2022

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Groundfish Management Program and Groundfish Innovation Projects are recruiting for 2 Environmental Scientists to help manage State/ Federal groundfish fisheries. Between the two positions there are multiple work locations including Eureka, Monterey, Santa Rosa, Fort Bragg, Los Alamitos, San Diego and West Sacramento.

The positions are similar and both projects work together to manage the states groundfish and Pacific halibut fisheries. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions. The supplemental questionnaire is the same for both positions, however a complete application along with the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted for each position.

If you are interested in managing, monitoring, and assessing the status of California’s groundfish stocks, which support some of the state’s largest and most valuable marine fisheries, please apply. Additionally, please forward this announcement to anyone who might be interested.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Environmental Scientist (Groundfish Management Program)
Job Code #: JC-302055
Position # (s): 565-772-0762-043
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

CalCareers Job Announcement: Environmental Scientist (Groundfish Innovation Project)
Job Code #: JC-302064
Position # (s): 565-772-0762-010
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Hiring Unit Contact, Kelly Denny, at Kelly.Denny@wildlife.ca.gov or (916) 580-5045.

Biological Science Technicians – Two Vacancies
USFWS Lodi Office
Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program

The Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office is excited to announce two vacancies in the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program. The Biological Science Technician positions are permanent GS-05 positions offering great opportunities for early career scientists to develop skills in performing biological field investigations for the conservation and and rehabilitation of California’s Central Valley fishery resources. This position requires year-round field work and coordination with other federal and state agencies as well as non-government entities to implement the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Position: Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) – Two Vacancies
Open & closing dates: 04/13/2022 to 04/19/2022
Pay plan, Series & grade: GS- 0404-05
Appointment Type: Permanent
Location: Lodi

USAJOBS Announcements
Announcement number for Merit: R8-22-11459177-LAS-MP(opens in new tab)
Control Number: 648492400

Announcement number for DE: R8-22-11459176-LAS-DE(opens in new tab)
Control Number: 648485200

The Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office is one of the Service’s largest FAC offices and consists of nearly 100 staff at full capacity, with programs related to the monitoring of Central Valley fish, scientific publications, and anadromous fish restoration. The Mission of the LFWO is “to promote native species and self-sustaining ecosystems through collaborative leadership in restoration, research, and monitoring of fishes of the Central Valley, California, and support personal development and professionalism through a culture of mentoring, collegiality, and equity.”

Lodi is located approximately 35 miles south of Sacramento, CA. The region is rich in agricultural history and Lodi has become one of California’s highest rated wine regions. The Mokelumne River flows along the edge of town, forms Lodi Lake and offers an abundance of outdoor recreation activities. Lodi is within two hours of Central California beaches and the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Lodi offers a small town atmosphere yet is close to the metropolitan areas of San Francisco and Sacramento.

Questions on the application process can be directed to the Human Resources Staffing Division at fwshiring@fws.gov or (833) 512-0482.

California Water Data Consortium Job Posting: Program Manager
Applications due 5 p.m. PT May 4, 2022.

The California Water Data Consortium (Consortium), a nonprofit organization that supports data–informed water management decisions in California, is looking for a Program Manager to support the Consortium’s projects, programs, and communication. The Consortium was formed in 2019 to support implementation of the Open and Transparent Water Data Act (AB 1755, Dodd). The Consortium empowers cross–sector collaboration, partnership with the state, and innovation to ensure that state and local agencies, Tribes, nongovernmental organizations, researchers, and the public can readily access and use high–quality data necessary to sustainably manage water for the benefit of all Californians.

The Program Manager will be integral part of the Consortium, providing critical support for the Consortium’s projects and programs, as well as supporting Consortium communications, and programmatic fundraising. This is a non–exempt full–time position. The Program Manager will report to the Consortium’s Chief Executive Officer. This role will function primarily as a remote, work from home, position with occasional travel for meetings in Sacramento or other parts of California.

Click here to view the full job posting.

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
State Water Project Permitting Unit, Water Branch
Final Filing Date is April 21, 2022

Are you interested in working at the intersection between California’s water management and endangered species conservation? Would you like to have a role in the direct management of some of California’s most imperiled fish species?

Spring-run and winter-run Chinook Salmon are two threatened and endangered fish species native to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and their abundances are at all-time lows. This position offers a unique opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in fisheries biology to participate as a technical “Salmon” lead in the permitting of California’s State Water Project under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The ideal candidate will be someone who understands quantitative modeling tools and their application, has expertise in fisheries biology and estuarine ecology, is experienced with environmental permitting or relatable processes, and is an effective communicator. This position will work independently and within a team of quantitative ecologists, fisheries biologists, and conservation engineers within the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. They will also collaborate with state and federal partners in the Department of Water Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U S. Bureau of Reclamation, and a wide array of stakeholders.

This position is in the State Water project Permitting Unit in the Water Branch.

Indicate Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) – 565-038-0765-905 & RPA# E-WATER 21-025 on your application. To be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) exam.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Job Code #: JC-301059
Position #: 565-038-0765-905
Classification: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Work Location: Yolo County
Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Hiring Unit contact, Tracy Fallon, at Tracy.Fallon@wildlife.ca.gov or (916) 936-8536.

Environmental Scientist
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Final Filing Date is April 26, 2022

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Conservancy) is seeking an Environmental Scientist to initiate, manage, and close out projects, including those for the Conservancy’s Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program. This position provides an exciting opportunity to advance important projects to benefit the Delta ecosystem, while gaining experience in a variety of program areas. The Conservancy is a small, committed team that works across departments and disciplines to protect, enhance, and restore the Delta’s economy, agriculture and working landscapes, and environment.

Position duties include:

Initiate, manage, and close out projects that advance the Conservancy’s mission, such as those funded through Delta Conservancy’s Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Grant Program.
Identify, research, and address issues related to Delta environmental concerns and apply for funding for projects to implement them.
Participate in special projects related to natural resource management and environmental protection, planning, and implementation.
Communicate with diverse Delta stakeholders by preparing and presenting scientific reports, factsheets, workshops, and trainings.

Additional duties can be found in the Duty Statement within the job announcement.

Position is a Limited Term (12 Months); however, it may become permanent, be extended, or be cancelled at any time.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Environmental Scientist
Job Code #: JC-300602
Position #: 531-100-0762-013
Classification: Environmental Scientist
Location: Yolo County
Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Hiring Unit Contact, Brenda Lusk, at brenda.lusk@deltaconservancy.ca.gov or (916) 375-2090.

Environmental Scientist
California Department of Water Resources
Aquatic Ecology Unit
Final Filing Date is April 19, 2022

This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a team of professional scientists in the Aquatic Ecology Unit (AEU) and the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP). AEU conducts field studies related to fisheries and general aquatic ecology in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The incumbent is responsible for the collection of fisheries, invertebrate, water quality, and other ecological data from the Yolo Bypass Fish Monitoring Program, special studies, or other long-term IEP monitoring programs. The incumbent should have a background in aquatic ecology, field studies, study design, managing data, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will communicate and share research findings via authoring technical reports, peer-reviewed articles in relevant journals, and giving oral/ poster presentations at pertinent scientific conferences. The incumbent will represent AEU at relevant DWR and interagency project work teams.

You can find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement within the job announcement.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Environmental Scientist
Job Code #: JC-299193
Position #: 840-360-0762-XXX
Classification: Environmental Scientist
Location: Yolo County (West Sacramento office)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the hiring unit contact, Gareth Johnson at DISE_HR@water.ca.gov or (916) 376-9698.

Lead Scientist, Executive Division
California Department of Water Resources
Final Filing Date is April 19, 2022

The Lead Scientist, Executive Division reports to the Director of the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The incumbent serves as the lead scientist for DWR. The position tracks and identifies key scientific initiatives and efforts that relate to the overall mission of DWR and its various programs. This position provides policy level review, guidance, and advice to the Directorate on a wide variety of scientific topics that inform or impact DWR activities. This position is also responsible for developing, promoting, and implementing environmental and science-related policies within DWR. Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement within the job announcement.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Lead Scientist, Executive Division
Job Code #: JC-300350
Position #: 840-100-7500-x9x
Classification: Career Executive Assignment (C.E.A.)
Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: C.E.A. – Non Tenured, Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Human Resources contact, Brittany Armstrong, at brittany.armstrong@water.ca.gov or (279) 204-8595.

Water Agency Engineer II & III
Sonoma Water
$9,645 – $13,828/Monthly*

If you are interested in applying at the II and/or III level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that classification.

To be considered as qualified for the II level position, possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required at time of application submission. To be considered as qualified for the III level position, possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil, Control System, Electrical, and/or Mechanical Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required at time of application submission.

The current recruitment is for a Water Agency Engineer to work with the Environmental Resources, Operations, and Engineering divisions at Sonoma Water. In this position, you will collaborate closely with other team members on complex water supply planning initiatives.

You will be directly responsible for hydrologic modeling of the Russian River, Lake Sonoma; and Lake Mendocino; and providing technical support for the following studies:

• Sonoma Water’s riverbank filtration facilities
• Lake Sonoma’s forecast-informed reservoir operations
• Potter Valley Project’s water supply reliability
• Climate change impacts to Sonoma Water’s facilities and enterprises

*Salary is negotiable within the established range.

This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. View Water Agency Engineer II here. View Water Agency Engineer III here.

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

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Westwater Research: Research Analyst, Water Resource Economics and Finance

Posted 3/18/2022

WestWater Research is seeking qualified applicants for a Research Analyst position in the field of water markets research and water resource economics and finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and analyzing water right trading activity in key market areas and providing general support to valuation, transaction, and economic consulting projects.

Job Duties:

Water Market Research

A primary responsibility of the position is to provide data compilation and analysis on water rights trading activity in several market regions within the Western United States. The position will become a subject matter expert on water market activity in the region by developing an understanding of market dynamics, commonly traded assets, regulatory process, and developing professional relationship with market participants. The position will be responsible for identifying, researching, and collecting data on water right trades. The position will also develop periodic market reports that describe current trends and changes in trading activity and pricing. In addition, the position will develop and maintain communication with industry professionals within the region.

Water Market and Valuation Projects

The position will provide research support on client related projects focused on water market research, water asset valuations, financial analysis, economic reports, and other client deliverables completed through a collaborative process involving both associates and senior staff. The position will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and report writing. The position may include economic and financial modeling using Excel and other programming applications. Strong analytical, data organization, and report writing skills are preferred.

Location: WestWater is currently seeking qualified applicants for its Sacramento, CA, Phoenix, AZ and Fort Collins, CO offices.

For additional information including how to apply, please visit our website.

https://waterexchange.com/now-hiring-research-analyst-water-resource-economics-and-finance/

Research Associate, Water Resource Economics and Finance

Posted 3/18/2022

WestWater Research is seeking qualified applicants for a Research Associate position in the field of water resource economics and finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for client related project tasks and engagements in a team focus environment. Typical client engagements include financial and economic analysis for water resource development and investment projects, conducting water asset valuation analyses, and conducting regional water market research as well as supporting and developing water acquisition strategies, transaction origination, underwriting, and asset due diligence management during a sale or acquisition process. Specific duties will be defined based on a candidates experience and interest.

Job Duties:

Qualified applicants will support and manage client engagements related to WestWater’s two primary areas of consulting services: 1) Water Rights and Asset Valuation; and 2) Transaction Advisory Services. Specific duties will vary depending on the client engagement and applicants experience and skill set. Common types of duties include:

Development of financial models in Excel and other statistical packages for estimating the market value of water rights and related water assets.
Conducting water market research and becoming a subject matter expert for 1 – 3 water trading regions.
Developing periodic market reports on water market regions including insight on market dynamics, commonly traded assets, regulatory process, price determinants and trends.
Developing and managing professional relationship with market participants.
Participating on transaction teams to develop water acquisition strategies including conducting inventories of water assets to be considered, developing ranking systems and profiles, acquisition budgets and recommended transaction structures.
Assisting deal teams with implementation of water acquisition strategies through due diligence and underwriting processes.
Leading tasks and projects related to water asset valuations, financial analysis, economic reports, and other client deliverables completed through a collaborative process involving both associates and senior staff.
Managing team member to facilitate data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Scoping and scheduling the project as well as working within a team environment to manage the development of client work products

Location: WestWater is currently seeking qualified applicants for its Sacramento, CA, Phoenix, AZ and Fort Collins, CO offices.

For additional information including how to apply, please visit our website. https://waterexchange.com/now-hiring-research-associate-water-resource-economics-and-finance/

Sr. Water Resource Control Engineer (Specialist) Opportunity in Division of Water Rights, Cannabis Section

Are you interested in joining the Division of Water Rights? If so, we currently have an opening for a Sr. WRCE Specialist in the Cannabis Section that will serve as a project lead and technical expert on development of water demand assessments, hydrologic models, and water allocation tools to support instream flow requirements related to cannabis cultivation and the Division’s drought related work. More details on the position are available here. Applications for the position close on March 29^th. This is a short window, but SOPs are not required just a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions regarding the position please reach out to Dan Schultz at Daniel.Schultz@waterboards.ca.gov.

Position Details
Job Code #: JC-290276
Position #(s): 880-300-3844-XXX
Working Title: Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Specialist)
Classification: SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Salary: $10,311.00 – $12,905.00
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Environmental Scientist – CDFW Water Branch
Final Filing Date: 04/04/2022

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife – Water Branch has an opportunity to work in a fast paced environment on some of the State’s highest profile environmental and water infrastructure projects. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Water Branch team in a position that provides the opportunity for rapid professional growth and the development of expertise in: applied fisheries science and management; data analysis and synthesis; scientific writing; and environmental regulation, law, permitting, and permit implementation.

This position in the Water Operations Program will serve as a technical expert on Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta estuarine fish and participate on collaborative teams tasked with implementation of biological opinions and incidental take permits for operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP). This position will provide the opportunity to evaluate complex water management issues and propose creative solutions to reduce impacts to fish and wildlife.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the Environmental Scientist exam.

Need help understanding the hiring process? Contact careers@wildlife.ca.gov and include the Job Control number in the subject title.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Environmental Scientist
Job Control #: JC-296653
Position #: 565-038-0762-015
Work Location: Yolo County (West Sacramento office)

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Hiring Contact, Tracy Fallon at Tracy.Fallon@wildlife.ca.gov or (916) 376-3944.

Environmental Scientist – CA Dept. Fish & Wildlife Bay-Delta Region 3
Timberland Conservation & Wildfire Resiliency Program
Final Filing Date is 03/30/2022

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic team of conservation-minded scientists working to protect fish and wildlife resources in the redwood and Douglas fir forests of Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Napa, and Sonoma counties? The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Timberland Conservation and Wildfire Resiliency Program is seeking a motivated professional to work as an Environmental Scientist reviewing and evaluating Timber Harvest Plans by analyzing consequences of proposed activities, attending pre-harvest inspections, preparing written inspection reports and recommendations for the conservation of fish and wildlife resources, assessing the application of law, regulation and policy, conducting listed and sensitive species consultations, and preparing any related Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and Incidental Take Permits in the Bay Delta Region.

The incumbent works in close collaboration with other Environmental Scientists and Senior Environmental Scientists, and with other state agencies as part of an interdisciplinary review team. Under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) the incumbent represents the region and may act as the staff lead and may provide consultative advice when working with applicants, local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders, and the general public. Public contacts made in the course of this work are sensitive and involve a wide variety of special interest groups.

The position can be based out of our Santa Rosa, Fairfield and Napa Offices, links to the job advertisement:

Sonoma County: CalCareers Job Code JC-289379
Solano County: CalCareers Job Code JC-289383
Napa County: CalCareers Job Code JC-289386

If you enjoy hiking in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Napa, and Sonoma counties, and are passionate about the conservation of forest habitats, please consider applying. Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested and contact Julie Coombes with any questions.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Julie Coombes, Sr. Environmental Scientist Supervisor, at Julie.Coombes@wildlife.ca.gov or (707) 576-2825.

SEI: Water Resources Scientist

SEI US is recruiting a Water Resources Scientist to support the team by gathering and processing data, building models to represent water systems, and writing up results from the modeling efforts in technical reports and scientific literature. In addition, you will assist in preparing fundraising proposals and will spend a small amount of time performing administrative tasks. You will also be expected to help contribute to capacity building and training tasks related to integrated water resources management.

Position: Water Resources Scientist
Type: Full-time
Center and location: SEI US office in Somerville, Massachusetts with both in person and remote work.
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: March 31, 2022, 17:00 EDT, or until position is filled

Click here for more information and to apply.

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) – Delta Stewardship Council
Final Filling Date: 03/25/2022

Under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (EPM I), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) (Sr. ES) is responsible for leading and performing key activities that support the mission of the Delta Science Program (DSP) related to administering science funding, fostering collaborative science, promoting peer review, all with an emphasis on fostering best available science for water and environmental decision-making. See the duty statement included in the announcement for more information on specific job duties.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Senior Environmental Scientist
Job Code: JC-296570
Position #: 530-001-0765-012
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the Human Resources Office (916) 320-7210 or HR@deltacouncil.ca.gov

Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist, State Water Board Division of Water Quality
Applications Due Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Come join our team as the Division of Water Quality’s Environmental Regulation and Policy Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist and Tribal Coordinator in the Sustainable Water Plans and Policies Section at the State Water Resources Control Board.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical, critical thinking, and written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with program staff and stakeholders to plan and prepare program analyses and documentation necessary to ensure compliance California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and AB-52 Native Americans: California Environmental Quality Act for all of the programs in the Division of Water Quality.

For additional information including how to apply, please visit the CalCareers website (Job Control #296104): https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=296104

Napa County: Planner III – Groundwater

The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,400 employees.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

The Position

To perform a variety of responsible professional duties in the field of current and advance land use planning, groundwater planning, and sustainability planning; to prepare, process and present environmental analysis reports, research findings and agenda items; disseminate information to the public and provide assistance to the public and developers on complex matters; and, as assigned, perform business process analysis and oversee interdepartmental permitting coordination and ensure efficiency of the Department’s permit information tracking systems.

The Planner is a flexibly staffed job series performing a full range of professional activities within the Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department. Planners may be assigned to the Planning, Code Compliance, Water Resources and Sustainability Divisions or disciplines within the Department. The difference in Planner levels depends on the complexity of the assignments and degree of independent judgment and responsibility required. The Planner II is the journey level of the series and works under general supervision, while performing difficult, varied and complex professional planning assignments. As experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired, and increased proficiency consistently demonstrated, an incumbent may be promoted to a Planner III when there is an associated need. The Planner III is the advanced journey level class in the professional planning series. This class is distinguished from the Planner II level by the successful completion, on a regular and continuing basis, of the more complex planning assignments. This position is expected to perform the full range of planning duties with a significant degree of independent judgment and responsibility. Positions assigned to this class may also apply specialized and advanced level knowledge, skills and abilities in the area to which they are assigned and may serve as a lead worker to lower level planning staff.

The Recruitment Process

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 04, 2022.

2. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications the week of April 04, 2022.

3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 11, 2022.

4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 18, 2022. Only the most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

Click here for more information on the position and how to apply.

RFQ for Technical Advisory Group Candidates to Support Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NCGSA) is seeking qualified candidates for participation in the Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The NCGSA requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified candidates for participation in a Technical Advisory Group to support the NCGSA and implementation of the Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).

Click here for more information.

WestWater Research Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Summer Associates in Water Markets

For Graduate Students and Recent Grads in Economics, Finance, and MBAs

WestWater Research’s 2022 Summer Associate in Water Markets position offers a challenging project-focused opportunity to gain direct experience in water market transactions and water resource finance and investments. The internship is ideal for recent graduates or students expecting to graduate in 2022 or 2023. Ideal candidates will have completed master’s level programs in agricultural and resource economics, economics, finance, or MBA programs, as well as other interdisciplinary programs with an emphasis in economics and finance.

Full Job Announcement: WestWater Job Posting (click here)
Job Type: 3 month paid internship – Full Time (summer months)
Compensation: $5,000/month
Location(s): Sacramento, Phoenix, Fort Collins

Application Due Date: 3/18/22

Environmental Scientist – State Water Board Division of Water Rights
San Joaquin Unit of the Bay Delta Section

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the San Joaquin Unit of the Bay-Delta Section. Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will work collaboratively with other members of the San Joaquin Unit and other Bay-Delta Section staff. The incumbent performs complex and varied biological analyses, research, and modeling assignments related to the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Bay-Delta) watershed to support the beneficial uses of water. The incumbent will represent the State Water Board by coordinating with other governmental agencies, water users, and other interested parties on important key species protections, restoration activities, water operations management, and water rights and water quality policy implementation. Read the duty statement in the job announcement for more information on the specific job duties.

Must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Complete the Environmental Scientist Exam (PDF) to get on the Environmental Scientist list.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Environmental Scientist
Job Code: JC-295159
Position #: 880-300-0762-073
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date: 03/25/2022

For questions regarding the position, contact Stephen Louie at (916) 323-5173 or Stephen.Louie@waterboards.ca.gov
For questions regarding the application process, contact human resources staff, Antonio Aguilar at Antonio.Aguilar@waterboards.ca.gov

Two Biological Science Technicians (GS 6/7) – US Fish & Wildlife Service
Final Closing Date = 03/09/2022
Full-time, permanent positions in Lodi, CA

The Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office is excited to announce two vacancies in the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program(opens in new tab). The Biological Science Technician (Crew Lead) positions are GS-6/7 positions offering great opportunities for early career scientists to develop leadership skills while working with a diverse group of individuals. The incumbent will assist in the planning and implementation of multifaceted fisheries studies and long-term fish monitoring efforts for the conservation and rehabilitation of California’s Central Valley fishery resources. This position requires year-round field work and coordination with other federal and state agencies as well as non-government entities to implement the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Both positions are open to the public and merit status candidates. See the appropriate announcement for each status type.

USAJOBS Announcement (Public): Biologist Science Technician (Public)(opens in new tab)
Announcement Number: R8-22-11405220-LAS-DE
Control Number: 640325000

USAJOBS Announcement (Merit): Biologist Science Technician (Merit)(opens in new tab)
Announcement Number: R8-22-11405220-LAS-MP
Control Number: 640326800

If you’d like more information on the positions, contact Lori Smith (Program Manager) at Lori_Smith@fws.gov or (209) 401-0396.

Questions on the application process can be directed to the Human Resources Staffing Division, fwshiring@fws.gov or (833) 512-0482.

Fish Ecologist Fellowship Opportunity with Valley Water

Division: Watershed Stewardship and Planning
Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Unit
Final Closing Date – 03/15/2022

Valley Water’s Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Unit in the Watersheds Division is offering a two-year Fellowship opportunity for an emerging leader interested in furthering their career in fisheries and aquatic habitat.

The purpose of this position is to support the Regional Temperature Study and Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE) by conducting assessments of upper watersheds to describe natural stream conditions in streams which support Oncorhynchus mykiss in Santa Clara County. This information will be used to 1) characterize natural stream conditions above reservoirs, 2) conduct modeling to determine natural or historical water temperatures downstream of reservoirs, and 3) determine the ecological feasibility of trap and haul studies on streams that support Oncorhynchus mykiss in Santa Clara County.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct field site assessments, characterize natural stream conditions such as year-round stream and air temperatures, and collect other water quality characteristics such as dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, etc., considering diurnal fluctuation and availability of cold-water thermal refugia in streams.
Define natural levels of riparian shading including vegetation height and density.
Conduct wet/dry mapping above reservoirs and assess fish passage barriers or other physical habitat constraints to fish passage or use.
Conduct invertebrate sampling.
Characterize stream widths and depths.
Assess in-stream habitat characteristics such as large wood, boulders, and undercut banks.
Document primary and secondary channel bed substrate.
Identify habitat stressors.
Use GIS to determine Valley Water areas of access or easement.
Coordinate with property owners, as needed, to gain access to properties.
Conduct stream temperature modeling to determine natural receiving water temperatures on steelhead streams in Santa Clara County.
May include collection of eDNA samples.
May include fish sampling, which may include electrofishing, PIT tagging, and collection of genetic samples.

Valley Water Job Announcement: Fellowship – Fish Ecologist(opens in new tab)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01437-F
Location: California

See the job announcement for further details on how to apply for this position.

FRP Land Management Lead – California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I
Final Filing Date – 03/17/2022

Does spending your workday outdoors helping to restore and manage California’s wetlands appeal to you? Come see the Delta from a new perspective. The Fish Restoration Program is seeking a motivated self-starter to work as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I. The Fish Restoration Program is part of an interagency group tasked with restoring 8,000 acres of tidal wetlands within the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta. The Wildlife Habitat Supervisor will work with program staff to plan and build restoration projects as well as manage habitats on restoration properties. This position will be responsible for maintaining equipment, planning and carrying out invasive species control, assisting program staff conducting monitoring activities, and creating and maintaining working relationships with landowners and the general public. The Wildlife Habitat Supervisor will also act as the lead person for the Wildlife Habitat Assistant, mentor new program staff, and oversee contractors as needed.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam: Wildlife Habitat Supervisor I

CalCareer Job Announcement: FRP Land Management Lead(opens in new tab)
Job Code Number: JC-293587
Position Number: 565-331-0903-003
Work Location: San Joaquin County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Questions regarding the position or application can be directed to the Hiring Unit Contact, Gina Van Klompenburg, at (209) 234-3432 or Gina.VanKlompenburg@wildlife.ca.gov

Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid – Fish Restoration Program CDFW

Final Filing Date – 03/07/2022

Large-scale tidal wetland restoration undertaken by the Fish Restoration Program (FRP) in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh is meant to provide food resources and habitat for endangered and threatened fishes, but will it? Join the team conducting the effectiveness monitoring to answer that question! The FRP Monitoring Team is seeking an inquisitive, adaptable, and meticulous early career scientist who is enthusiastic about laboratory and field work. This position requires someone who can work 40 hours a week mostly in the laboratory in the Stockton office, with some opportunities for field work aboard small boats (see Duty Statement).

Working as a Scientific Aid provides an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door within the Department, explore potential topics for further education or new career paths, and/or gain more field and lab experience. In this position you will learn how to identify over 250 groups of aquatic invertebrates, proper laboratory safety procedures, and a variety of boat-based field methods used to monitor the benthic and pelagic aquatic environment.

Additional benefits include being part of a long-term monitoring project studying one of California’s most dynamic and impacted ecosystems and being part of a close-knit team comprised of scientists with a bevy of backgrounds and expertises.

CalCareer Job Announcement: Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid
Job Code Number: JC-292857
Position Number: 565-331-0835-905
Work Location: San Joaquin County (Stockton office)
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Questions regarding the position or application can be directed to the Hiring Unit Contact, Stacy Sherman, at (209) 471-2906 or Stacy.Sherman@wildlife.ca.gov

Two Fish Biologist positions – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Final Closing Date – 03/08/2022

These fish biologist (GS-0482-12) positions are available at:

Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office
Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office

These positions are open to career transition federal employees and the public.

The duties of a fish biologist include, but are not limited to the following:

Serves as a senior fish biologist associated with implementation of the CVPIA Anadromous Fish Restoration Program and NFPP in the Central Valley of California, including restoration projects related to improving aquatic and terrestrial habitat, fish passage, dam removal, and stream flow for salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon.; Also serves as an expert on resource issues relative to fish management, habitat protection and enhancement, fish passage and endangered species. Plans and implements program initiatives, or portions of programs and formulates long and short-term budget needs and negotiating for program funds to support fish restoration and monitoring aspects of fish habitat restoration.
Ensures that fish habitat restoration programs, projects, studies, and monitoring activities are fully coordinated with the appropriate offices, and divisions and branches within those offices, in the Central Valley/San Francisco Bay Ecoregion, and completed in a timely and consistent manner. Ensures that fish passage programs, projects, studies and monitoring activities are fully coordinated with the appropriate offices, and divisions and branches within those offices, within Service offices and with external partners throughout Region 8.
Coordinates with other Federal and State agencies; counties and municipalities; industries; public and private utilities and irrigation and water districts; urban, agricultural, industrial, and environmental organizations; local watershed workgroups and technical advisory committees; and other interest groups to express Service policy and negotiate positions and projects that will provide increased protection and enhancement of fish and their habitats.
Develops, coordinates, negotiates and manages contracts, grants, task orders, purchase orders, reimbursable agreements, and cooperative agreements necessary to implement activities in support of increased protection and enhancement of fish populations and their habitats.
Plans and implements program initiatives, including adaptive resource management and participation in a science integration team.

USAJOBS Announcement: Fish Biologist
Announcement Number: R8-22-11384432-RR-SDHA
Control Number: 638598000
Locations: Lodi, CA and Red Bluff, CA

Questions on how to apply can be directed to the Human Resources Division by calling (833) 512-0428 or emailing fwshiring@fws.gov

Aoki Water Justice Clinic Staff Attorney, UC Davis

The University of California, Davis, School of Law is a top tier US law school. Its mission is to provide legal research, education, and outreach. Its outstanding scholarly reputation, high rankings, small size, dedicated faculty of internationally renowned scholars, and uniquely supportive learning environment combine for an experience of legal education that is second to none for its students. The King Hall School of Law is consistently placed among the best in the US News and World Report rankings and other polls, and is expected to continue its upward trajectory for years to come.

The Aoki Water Justice Clinic partners with community organizations and drinking water systems to address current failures in providing safe drinking water throughout rural California. The Clinic utilizes transactional legal tools as well as administrative and policy advocacy to remove the structural and financial barriers that limit low-income communities’ access to clean, safe, affordable drinking water.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of the Aoki Water Justice Clinic, advise clients on potential governance structures, regulatory compliance, funding options, and rate policies for their water systems; draft and negotiate local government consolidation agreements, land and water rights contracts, bylaws, and asset transfer agreements; provide legal assistance to communities that seek funding for capital improvement projects that impact drinking water infrastructure; design and present community education trainings; research and draft comment letters to administrative agencies and local governments on issues affecting drinking water; develop and implement media strategies to raise awareness; and train pro bono attorneys.

Deadline to apply is February 25, 2022.

Click here for more information.

CivicWell seeks Project Manager for Water Team

Posted 2/10/2022

CivicWell is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting sustainable policies and the community leaders who implement them. It inspires, equips, connects, and cultivates leadership for local innovation and community change, especially for leaders responding to the climate crisis and its impacts on their communities.

THE WATER TEAM

Our current program areas include Water, Climate Change & Energy, Community Design, and National Service. The Water Team oversees a broad portfolio of coalitions, projects, and programs focused on California water issues. We focus on the intersection of water management and land-use planning – from stormwater to groundwater and everything in between. We work to advance the field of integrated water management at large while engaging in place-based initiatives throughout the state of California. In our mission to build livable communities and local leadership, we strive to address social inequities within the water sector, and successfully partner with community-based organizations, and conduct community engagement activities in an authentic manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual from the water management or water policy sector to manage and execute complex projects. We are seeking a motivated individual with experience working in California’s groundwater context and who has strong communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills, as well as the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. The ideal candidate must be in California or willing to relocate if necessary.

Click here to view/download the complete job description.

Water Project Manager Job Description (1)

Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences) – CDFW Native Fishes program
Final Filing Date is 3/9/2022

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Branch has an open, full time, limited term position available as part of a multidisciplinary team looking to advance the understanding of California native fish genetics and applications of environmental DNA analyses, such as metabarcoding. This is a 12 month grant funded position and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

The successful candidate will (1) conduct a gap analysis for all 98 California fishes listed as Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) to produce a database of available genetic information and tissue samples to prioritize research related to critical knowledge gaps, (2) develop and validate new eDNA assays for targeted native fish species, (3) develop species-specific genetic tools for population monitoring and rapid responses to translocations and rescues, (4) research long-term storage capacity and techniques for existing and future genetic material, and (5) develop concepts for new priority projects with regional and branch staff to expedite obtaining new genetics information.

Check out the job announcement and associated duty statement for more information on this position.

CalCareer Job Announcement: Research Scientist I (Microbiological Sciences)

Job Code #: JC-291210
Position #: 565-033-5578-905
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: 12 month Limited Term – Full Time
Final Filing Date: 3/9/2022

Contact the Hiring Unit Contact, Dr. Jeff Rodzen, at (916) 616-3970 or jeff.rodzen@wildlife.ca.gov for questions regarding the position or application process.

WestWater Research: Summer Associates in Water Markets

We are seeking applicants looking to gain insight and experience in the growing sector of water trading and investments. Students with an interest or experience in agriculture or water management will find such a background helpful. This position provides exposure and applied experience in water resource valuation, financial consulting, and water market transactions advisement. It is an opportunity to spend three months with leading experts in the sector. WestWater has a tradition of hiring interns upon graduation and is actively seeking early-stage professionals interested in developing a career with the company.

Learn more about this opportunity by clicking here.

Natural Resource Management Specialist, ZP-0401-4 (Direct Hire)

National Marine Fisheries Service, West Coast Region
Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/7/2022

This position will serve as the primary coordinator and point of contact for NMFS engagement with various teams and programs focused on Central Valley monitoring and science, collaborative science and partnerships, large infrastructure and operations projects. Examples include the Collaborative Science and Adaptive Management Program and Collaborative Adaptive Management Team, Interagency Ecological Program, engagement with the Delta Stewardship Council, and coordination with the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center on Central Valley priorities. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in California natural resource management.

The announcement will be open for eight days from January 31, 2022 to February 7, 2022.

USAJOBS Announcement: Natural Resource Management Specialist, ZP-0401-4 (Direct Hire)
Announcement number: NMFS-WCR-2022-0006
Control number: 633652900
Check out the job announcement for more specific details on the position, qualifications required, and how to apply.

Two Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid Positions with CA Department Fish and Wildlife

San Francisco Bay Study
Final Filing Date 2/15/2022

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s San Francisco Bay Study is hiring 2 Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aids to work in the field and laboratory. The positions are located in Stockton and the field work is in San Francisco Bay, collecting fish, shrimp, and crabs using nets deployed from a research vessel. The San Francisco Bay Study(opens in new tab) is a long-term monitoring survey that is part of the Interagency Ecological Program for the San Francisco Estuary.

See the announcement and associated job duties for more specific information about the job.

CalCareers Job Announcement: Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid
Job Code #: JC-285038
Position #: 565-323-0835-905
# of Positions: 2
Location: San Joaquin County (Stockton office)
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Contact Kathy Hieb, Hiring Unit Contact, at (209) 234-3484 or Kathy.Hieb@wildlife.ca.gov for questions regarding the position or application process.

San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Board: Executive Officer

Posted 1/29/22

Join the State Water Resources Control Board and support its mission of preserving, enhancing, and restoring the quality of California’s water resources.

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board is soliciting applications for an experienced environmental leader to serve as Executive Officer. The Executive Officer leads a staff of over 120 environmental scientists, planners, and engineers, working under the direction of a seven-member governing board appointed by the Governor. In addition to overseeing the work of the agency, the Executive Officer represents the Regional Water Board in public forums and holds seats on several collaborative efforts with local, state, and federal agencies related to water quality and environmental protection.

To learn more about this position and how to apply, please visit CalCareers.

Pay Range: $15,470 – $15,885 per month

Final Filing Date: 2/22/2022

Apply today at CalCareers to join our team!

If you have any questions about the Water Boards, opportunities available, or want to speak with one of our recruiters, please email das-talentacquisition@waterboards.ca.gov.

Delta Conservancy: Contract & Grant Analyst – JC-288106

Application Due Date: February 4, 2022

Do you want to support the ecological and economic well-being of the largest estuary on the West Coast? The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Conservancy) is seeking an experienced analyst to develop and administer contracts and administer grants. In addition to contracts and grants, the AGPA will develop and remediate accessible digital content, assist with departmental communications, will be the backup to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Board Liaison, and work on special projects. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a team environment benefiting the Delta community while gaining experience in a variety of areas and developing expertise that is widely sought by state employers.
Steps to apply:

Create a CalCareers Account
Visit the job announcement at Contract & Grant Analyst – JC-288106 and review the Duty Statement (if the duty statement does not open, try opening it in a different internet browser).
Review the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
On the Job Control Listing, click Apply Now to launch the CA STD 678, which is the State of California’s official State Application for job vacancies.
Answer questions/prompts on the CA STD 678 and upload all required documents before submitting the application:
– Resume
– Statement of Qualifications
Verify that the CA STD 678 has been “Submitted” in your CalCareer account.

Other resources for applying for a job with the State of California
Department of General Services: How to Apply for a State Job
CalPERS: How to Apply for a State Job
CalCareers: Help

Delta Conservancy: Community Program Supervisor – JC-286953

Application Due Date: January 28, 2022

Join our team in fostering community and economic enhancement in one of California’s prized ecosystems. The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Conservancy) is seeking a Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory) to lead and oversee projects and initiatives for the Conservancy’s Community and Economic Enhancement Program. This position provides an exciting opportunity to advance important projects to benefit the Delta ecosystem, while gaining experience in a variety of program areas and developing expertise that is widely sought by state employers. The Conservancy is a committed team that works across departments and disciplines to protect, enhance, and restore the economy, agriculture and working landscapes, and environment of the Delta and Suisun Marsh.

Steps to apply:

Create a CalCareers Account
Visit the job announcement at Community Program Supervisor – JC-286953 and review the Duty Statement (if the duty statement does not open, try opening it in a different internet browser).
Review the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
On the Job Control Listing, click Apply Now to launch the CA STD 678, which is the State of California’s official State Application for job vacancies.
Answer questions/prompts on the CA STD 678 and upload all required documents before submitting the application:
– Cover Letter
– Resume
– Copy of diploma or copy of unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
Verify that the CA STD 678 has been “Submitted” in your CalCareer account.

Other resources for applying for a job with the State of California
Department of General Services: How to Apply for a State Job
CalPERS: How to Apply for a State Job
CalCareers: Help

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) – CA Department of Water Resources

Division of Integrated Science and Engineering, Ecosystem Monitoring, Research & Reporting Office
Quality Management Section (West Sacramento)

posted 1/21/2022

The Incumbent will be responsible for implementing and administering the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Quality Assurance (QA) Program, which is mandated by Water Resources Engineering Memorandum No. 60 (WREM 60). The position will support activities critical to the State’s water supply operation and planning by ensuring that water quality and biological data collected by the Department is of known and documented quality. The incumbent will work with internal and external stakeholders to meet DWR’s Assembly Bill 1755 obligations and will be responsible for establishing a Department-wide data auditing and management program. The incumbent will also provide advice and assistance to upper management, Division/Office Chiefs, and other Department entities on quality assurance concerns and issues facing DWR.

CalCareers Job Announcement

Job Control # and Title: JC-285062 Environmental Program Manager I
Position #: 840-340-0756-59x
SAP Position #: 50001841
Work Location: Yolo County (West Sacramento Office)
Final Filing Date: 2/11/2022

Contact the Hiring Unit Contact, Meagan Transue, for questions regarding the position or application process. Call (916) 885-8553 or email DISE_HR@water.ca.gov

Project Manager, Water Team – Local Government Commission

Posted 1/15/2022

The Local Government Commission is looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the Water Team to lead the
management and execution of complex projects. They are seeking a motivated and committed individual with experience working in California’s groundwater context, strong communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. This position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Local Government Commission (LGC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization fostering innovation in environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social equity. We work to build livable communities by fostering local leadership and regional collaboration, advancing policies at local and state levels, and implementing solutions as a technical assistance provider and advisor to local jurisdictions. We believe that change is best advanced at the local level and we support those who are dedicated to improving their communities.

Our current program areas include Water, Climate Change & Energy, Community Design, and National Service. The Water Team includes a broad portfolio of coalitions, projects, and programs focused on the intersection of water management and land-use planning – from stormwater to groundwater and everything in between. We work to advance the field at large while engaging in place-based initiatives throughout the state of California. In our mission to build livable communities and local leadership, we
strive to address social inequities throughout our work and partner with community-based organizations, and conduct community engagement activities in an authentic manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This position will remain open until filled and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The first priority deadline is January 24th, and the second priority deadline is February 7th.

Learn more about this position by clicking here.

Water Resource Control Engineer – State Water Resources Control Board, Office of the Delta Watermaster

Posted 1/15/2022

The Office of the Delta Watermaster (ODWM), in collaboration with the Division of Water Rights (Division), is responsible for administering water rights whose points of diversion (PODs) are located within the Legal Delta. Included within this overall responsibility is the governance, quality assessment, and planning processes required to effectively manage and analyze data related to such water rights. Recently, the LA Times published an article specifically pertaining to the initiatives this position is involved with and it serves as a testament to the visibility, importance, and uniqueness of our vacant position.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Office of the Delta Watermaster. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 25th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

The Office of the Delta Watermaster (ODWM), in collaboration with the Division of Water Rights (Division), is responsible for administering water rights whose points of diversion (PODs) are located within the Legal Delta. Included within this overall responsibility is the governance, quality assessment, and planning processes required to effectively manage and analyze data related to such water rights. To fulfill this data management responsibility, the ODWM collaborates with the Division to modernize data collection, management, and analysis processes. Each member of the ODWM will contribute to the master data management plan to ensure that water rights data are useful, accessible, and collected in a way that ensures the highest data quality and least collection burden possible, recognizing tradeoffs between those two objectives.

“You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” The Office of the Delta Watermaster is charged with administration of the complex water rights system within the Legal Delta, the hub of California’s water distribution system as well as an environmentally stressed estuary. Yet, the State Water Board’s system for managing data about water—the State’s most precious resource—is outdated and inadequate to support water rights administration. As climate change adds to the challenge of efficiently administering water rights, as the Delta watershed faces recurring drought/flood challenges, and as demands for water throughout the watershed outstrip this physically limited resource, updating our water rights data management system is a critical imperative. Recognizing this need, the State has authorized and funded an ambitious multi-year project to replace the aged electronic Water Rights Information Management System (eWRIMS).

This WRCE position will bear primary responsibility for representing and guiding our Office to assure that the replacement data management system, currently initiating its design phase, recognizes and meets our evolving water rights data management needs.

In carrying out these responsibilities, our water data maven will collaborate within a hand-picked, multi-discipline team of water and data managers leading the development of the eWRIMS replacement. Representing the unique use cases within the Delta will require our maven to master the law, policy, regulations, and context of the California water rights system as well as to apply water rights principles in the complex tidal estuary with dynamic riverine influences. Therefore, this position will be fully integrated with the routine functions and strategic initiatives of our Office as well as with the data management projects within the Division of Water Rights, the Office of Information Management and Analysis, and the Division of Information Technology.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Read the full job posting here.

Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) – CDFW North Central Region, Anadromous Fisheries Supervisor Fisheries Program

Posted 12/24/2021

The incumbent oversees a diverse team engaged in all aspects of fisheries management. The incumbent is responsible for:

Directing program activities that involve a broad range of scientific and management activities relating to water project operations, resource assessment, conservation, and restoration specific to fishes, aquatic reptiles, amphibians, and the habitats on which they depend.
Direct supervision of Environmental Scientists, Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist), technicians, and of a varying number of Scientific Aides.
Developing partnerships with local governments, other state and federal agencies, and non-government organizations
Coordinating fisheries program elements within and between regions and divisions.
Closely monitoring and managing politically sensitive elements of the program and keep the Environmental Program Manager apprised of any developing significant issues.
Both highly independent and team actions, both of which involve highly sensitive public contacts.

To be eligible for this position, you must be transfer eligible or take and pass the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) exam.

More information on job duties and application requirements can be found in the job announcement.

CalCareer Announcement: JC-284059 Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)
Position #: 565-241-0764-007
Work Location: Sacramento County (Rancho Cordova office)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date: 1/6/2022

Contact the Hiring Unit Contact for questions regarding the position or application process:
Colin Purdy
(916) 358-2943
Colin.Purdy@wildlife.ca.gov