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Job Description and Duties
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Please note, salary level of position is negotiable above the max of posted range.
The State Water Resources Control Board is recruiting for a Career Executive Assignment, Level B to lead the Division of Drinking Water. 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 general direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director (DD) is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and management of the Division of Drinking Water which is comprised of the Northern, Central, and Southern California Drinking Water Field Operations Branches, and the Program Management Branch and Resiliency and Data Branch.
The Division of Drinking Water is responsible for enforcing the federal and state Safe Drinking Water Acts and accredits environmental laboratories. The Division of Drinking Water regulates public water systems; develops regulations pertaining to both drinking water and water recycling; oversees water recycling projects; oversees drinking water treatment and approval of new treatment technologies; supports and promotes water system security; oversees the Local Primacy Agencies responsible for small water system programs; and provides managerial and technical support for small water systems.
The DD serves as a member of the Executive Management Team, advising and consulting with the Executive Director 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 drinking water. Formulates statewide policy to develop, implement and improve the Division of Drinking Water and promotes protection of drinking water quality. Advises the Executive Director, Board Members, and the Agency Secretary on policy matters pertaining to drinking water.
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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Working Conditions
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.
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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $11,778.00 – $17,507.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
