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The State Water Resources Control Board is recruiting for a Career Executive Assignment, Level B to lead the Division of Financial Assistance. The Executive Director is seeking an individual with a strong environmental ethic and vision and who is willing to commit to the leadership and demands of a Division with a mix of highly complex and often high-profile programs.
Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Deputy Director (DD) is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work in the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions, the Loans, and Grants, the Cleanup Fund, and the Administration and Operator Certification Branches of the Division of Financial Assistance. The Division of Financial Assistance is responsible for management of loans and grants programs for projects involving drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal, water recycling, including the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRFs), groundwater cleanup and stormwater management. Program funding responsibilities are around $1.5 billion annually across program areas.
The DD oversees distribution and management of past and future SRFs revenue bond sales and ongoing post-issuance compliance; directs administration of the Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) and other special appropriations and funding programs; develops policies and procedures for funding program administration and maintaining internal controls over funding award and disbursement; directs administration and implementation of underground storage tank cleanup fund regulations and administration of grants for the cleanup of leaks from underground tanks, and other contaminated sites; administers the Operator Certification Program for wastewater and drinking water.
The DD serves as a member of the Executive Management Team, advising and consulting with the Executive Team in the development and implementation of policies relating to Board-wide activities and programs. The DD serves as the Board’s primary spokesperson in a variety of local, state and national forums dealing with issues related to funding and operator certification programs. Formulates statewide policy to develop, implement and improve the Division of Financial Assistance and advises the Executive Director, Board Members, and the Agency Secretary on policy matters pertaining to funding and financial assistance.
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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