Environmental Program Manager (JC-443461) 9/04/24

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=443461

Are you looking for a fulfilling career protecting California’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations, working with technical experts and expanding your management and leadership skills? Do you enjoy being a part of a collaborative work environment where continuous learning and quality outcomes are supported? The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board develops, enforces, and implements water quality objectives for approximately 40% of the State and over 11,000 miles of water ways while placing emphasis on stakeholder engagement, equity, and compliance.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Executive Officer, the Environmental Program Manager I (Specialist) serves as the region’s Nitrate Control Program Manager, responsible for ensuring region-wide consistency in the review and development of policies, outreach, permits and enforcement for facilities that discharge nitrates to land, including agricultural growers, dairies, wastewater treatment plants and food processing facilities.

The incumbent’s responsibilities include organizing, coordinating, and advising the work of the major functional programs of Regional Board staff on all issues related to the Nitrate Control Program. These programs include but are not limited to: Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, Confined Animal Facilities, WDRs Program, and Compliance and Enforcement Program.

The position is located at 1685 E. Street, Fresno, CA 93706.

With a median home price under $400k, highly rated public schools, and several colleges including CSU Fresno, our central valley location is a great place to grow your career.

Duties:

The Environmental Program Manager I (Spec.) serves as the region's Nitrate Control Program Manager and will be responsible for ensuring region-wide consistency in the review and development of policies, outreach, permits and enforcement for facilities that discharge nitrates to land, including agricultural growers, dairies, wastewater treatment plants and food processing facilities. The incumbent’s responsibilities include organizing, coordinating, and advising the work of the major functional programs of Regional Board staff on all issues related to the Nitrate Control Program. These programs include, but are not limited to: Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, Confined Animal Facilities, WDRs Program, and Compliance and Enforcement Program. The incumbent provides the Regional Water Board executive staff and program managers with advice concerning local government, state agency, and technical development issues, needs, and policies, and on all issues related to the Nitrate Control Program.

Please review the attached Duty Statement for roles and responsibilities.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12,185.00 - $15,148.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.