Job Posting: Director, Water Quality Monitoring Council

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-463223
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Director, Water Quality Monitoring Council
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

$12,185.00 - $15,148.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/21/2025

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.


Are you looking for a position to make a difference in California?

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Information Management and Assessment has an opening for an Environmental Program Manager I (Specialist). The position is located at 1001 I Street, 19th Floor, Sacramento, CA 958114, right in the heart of Downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Do you have a passion for water monitoring and data and possess leadership skills to direct a community to help inform people about California’s most critical water quality issues? We are looking for a Director for the California Water Quality Monitoring Council (Council). The primary purpose of this Council is to “(a) improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water quality and associated ecosystem monitoring, assessment and reporting through fostering collaboration between relevant programs of state, federal and local governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations throughout California and (b) ensure that the resulting data and information are made readily available in an easy to understand manner to decision makers and the public via the Internet.” More information on this statutory authority, the MOU, and the public processes can be found here: https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/monitoring_council/index2.html.


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.

 

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

 

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-463223
Position #(s):
880-270-0756-002
Working Title:
Director, Water Quality Monitoring Council
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$12,185.00 - $15,148.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must include the following:

  • RPA# 24-270-011 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
  • Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).

Must have Environmental Program Manager I list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

Here is the link to the exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1706.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credential’s evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/21/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Danielle Klemencic
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Water Resources Control Board
Danielle Klemencic
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover letter is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Problem Solving Abilities, Knowledge and Skills Sought

Knowledge and/or skills with the following:

  • Quickly investigating issues, gathering and interpreting relevant information, have sound judgement, can assess and mitigate risks, and make confident decisions.
  • Analyze and identify program inefficiencies and develop specific solutions using new tools, improved processes, and leveraging existing resources.
  • Project management principles and standards and the ability to apply them across scientific, business, and data tool development projects.
  • Current suite of methods and approaches needed to efficiently collect, store and make accessible data to inform management questions about bioaccumulation, bioassessment, ecological flows, watershed/stream health.
  • Principles and practices to apply statistics and biometry to the design and review of water quality monitoring programs aimed at answering complex management questions.
  • Analytical, business, and EPA-specific quality management systems and principles.

Management and Leadership Experience Sought

Experience with the following:

  • Providing servant and inclusive leadership, fostering respect, accountability and encouraging innovation and leadership at every level.
  • Designing and leading an interest-based stakeholder process requiring collaboration and coordination amongst parties with different backgrounds, management status, and desired outcomes.
  • Managing multiple or large-scale complex projects requiring prioritization, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

Specific Scientific and Technical Expertise Sought

  • At least three years of in-depth technical expertise in two or more of the following topical areas:
    • Watershed management principles in water quality assessment procedures and policies.
    • Scientific study design for water quality and watershed monitoring.
    • Water Quality Pollution fate and transport (chemical, biological or physical).
    • Civic data engagement.
    • Data science (including artificial intelligence).
    • Data modeling.
    • Data story-telling techniques.
    • Data quality planning, management and control best practices.

User focus: Think about how projects, tools, and processes impact consumers, workers, and the public, and can integrate a user-centered design into products and services.  Systems thinking: Have a firm understanding and application of systems theory and have shown a capacity to adapt to a shifting environment and have a portfolio of multiple and diverse projects.   

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.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Danielle Klemencic
(916) 319-8293
danielle.klemencic@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Greg Gearheart
(916) 341-5225
greg.gearheart@waterboards.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the state application and serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using size 12 Arial font, and normal margins.

Based on the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above, please describe and provide examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience and education qualify you for this position.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.


Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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