Environmental Services Administrator - Water Resources and Planning

Coachella Valley Water District • Palm Desert, CA

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About The Position

The Coachella Valley (Valley) includes nine diverse cities: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, and Coachella, as well as portions of unincorporated Riverside County. The Valley is an alluring destination for both residents and tourists alike with year-round sunshine, low cost of living, and a variety of cultural activities. The Coachella Valley Water District has offices located in the cities of Palm Desert and Coachella and has nearly 1,000 square miles within its boundaries. A governing five-member Board of Directors is elected from five geographic divisions for four-year terms. This fiscal year, CVWD has $165.6 million budgeted for capital projects and $300 million for operating and maintenance. Currently, CVWD has a staff of more than 560. The Environmental Services Department is responsible for water quality and groundwater replenishment monitoring and reporting, including oversight of a state-certified laboratory. The Department also manages biological resources and environmental permitting programs. The Department is organized into six divisions that develop and implement programs to comply with local, state, and federal regulations protecting water quality and environmental resources. The divisions are: Environmental, Water Quality, Laboratory, Monitoring, Source Control and Water Resources. The Department has 30 FTEs with a $9.3 million FY2025 budget. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the Environmental Services Administrator - Water Resources and Planning directs, manages and oversees assigned environmental services programs in water resources and planning and associated policies and procedures with District-wide impact. They also act as a liaison with public and private organizations and regulatory agencies to support the District's objectives related to environmental services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or other job relevant field
• Eight (8) years of progressively professional level experience in activities related to water quality management, water resources management, wastewater source control management, or professional geological, hydrogeological, or engineering experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct managerial/supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Professional Hydrogeologist or registration as a Professional CE

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages and oversees assigned environmental services programs in water resources and planning and associated policies and procedures with District-wide impact.
• Acts as a liaison with public and private organizations and regulatory agencies to support the District's objectives related to environmental services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees