Job Description and Duties
The Salton Sea Restoration Office is looking for highly motivated, engaging, forward thinking, and team-oriented people to take on two challenging and rewarding positions in the Executive Division, Integrated Watershed Management Program.
If interested in the positions, please join us on a zoom call on April 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time to know more about the Program, the position, and how to apply for a position with the State of California. You will be able to meet some of the Program staff and ask your questions anonymously.
When: April 10, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Salton Sea Restoration Office – Program Manager I position
The incumbent will oversee a multidisciplinary DWR team and consultants in the development and planning of habitat restoration approaches around the perimeter of the Salton Sea based on a developed Salton Sea Management Program Phase 1: 10-Year plan.
The Program works under direction of California Natural Resources Agency Assistant Secretary for Salton Sea Policy, and includes engagement with Department of Fish and Wildlife, State and Regional Water Resources Control Board, US Geological Survey, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau Of Reclamation, and US Fish and Wildlife Service staff, and will require understanding and operating within the mandates, directives and compliance of the Quantification Settlement Agreement, biological opinions and permits authorizing habitat development and dust mitigation at the edge of the Sea.
The Program is high profile and requires engagement with regional and local government agency representatives, Tribal Sovereign Nations, non-governmental organizations, and local irrigation districts, geothermal groups, and public stakeholders, as well as legislative representatives.
These positions are eligible to participate in a hybrid telework schedule requiring a minimum of one day in the office per week. Participation in telework is subject to the Department’s and the Executive Division’s policies and supervisor approval.
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-420419
Position #(s):
840-190-0783-003
840-190-0783-001
Working Title:
Program Manager I
Classification:
PROGRAM MANAGER I, CALIFORNIA BAY DELTA AUTHORITY
$11,877.00 – $13,486.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Imperial County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Executive Division, Salton Sea Restoration Office, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.
Special Requirements
Regular travel to Southern California desert areas required. The position can be located in Imperial Valley.
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: 4/26/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:
Department of Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM – 04:30 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.
- Statement of Qualifications – 1 page max, typed document in Arial 12 pt font.
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:
Candidates should have good expertise in the California Environmental Quality Act, Federal Endangered Species Act/California Endangered Species Act, and State-specific environmental regulatory processes and policies. Experience and training in program leadership/management skills, aquatic and fisheries sciences, natural resource stewardship, wetland or aquatic restoration planning and design related to tidal or saline habitats, understanding or experience with restoration engineering techniques and planning/designing mitigation, background or understanding of hydrologic sciences, grant program management, and ability to work effectively with SAP and budget processes. Familiarity with land use regulations, real estate transactions, and planning of wetlands desirable. The position will require expertise and strategic understanding of public engagement and working with landowners or lessees in developing landscape scale restoration opportunities.
Candidates should possess very good writing and public speaking skills and the ability to support collaboration within and between agencies and staff. Requires regular, reliable attendance and ability to travel in the Southern California region. Ecological science or planning backgrounds are desirable.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jamie Cole
(916) 653-5872
jamie.cole@water.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:
Office of Workforce Equality
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.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.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference JC-420419 and SAP Positions #50046187 & 50001921 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
A Statement of Qualifications is a one-page typed (12-point font) document that describes your knowledge, skills and experience that qualifies you for the position.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered, if applicable.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.
PROG. MANAGER I, CA BAY-DELTA AUTH.
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.
