Natural Resources Program Coordinator

City of Hillsboro•Or 97123, OR

About The Position

The Natural Resources Program Coordinator leads the Water Department’s Resource Management Team and oversees water resource and regional water supply programs. The role combines program management, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and regional collaboration to protect water quality and support long-term water supply sustainability. The coordinator works with Water Department divisions, the Joint Water Commission, the Barney Reservoir Joint Ownership Commission, external stakeholders, and regulators. The position manages programs involving natural resources, source water protection, water quality, and water efficiency. It develops and implements processes, policies, and procedures; monitors regulatory compliance; prepares and reviews reports and presentations; and presents information and recommendations to regional boards and commissions. The coordinator also manages proposals, scopes of work, contracts, amendments, funding and grant agreements, and consultant deliverables. The City of Hillsboro Water Department serves more than 90,000 customers and manages the Joint Water Commission, which serves more than 400,000 customers in Washington County. Current and upcoming work includes source water protection planning, harmful algal bloom engagement, environmental permitting, watershed conservation partnerships, demand projections, water rights management, wildfire mitigation grants, climate impact assessment, analytical software procurement, and City-wide environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Science and Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, or a closely related field, and five years of related experience, including three years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Ability to oversee staff and consultants and ensure programs and projects meet department needs.
Background in natural resource management programs, particularly water-related programs.
Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance deadlines.
Experience leading teams, assigning work, and developing staff.
Ability to build partnerships and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience managing contracts and preparing budgets.
Strong data management skills and experience with data quality.
Experience researching and analyzing issues, compiling data, and preparing reports.
Strong writing skills and ability to give public presentations and lead team and project meetings.
Experience with data analysis, water rights, water demands, source water protection, and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training employees, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Manage and oversee the City's water resource and regional water supply programs.
Develop and implement processes, evaluate options, and troubleshoot issues related to Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act compliance, the Prior Appropriation Doctrine, Endangered Species Act consultations, National Environmental Policy Act coordination, source water protection, water quality, and other Department programs.
Oversee planning and execution of natural resources, source water protection, and water efficiency programs, including applicable regulatory compliance and water-use tracking for Oregon Division 86 requirements.
Develop and implement department policies and procedures related to programs.
Prepare and maintain staff, commission, public, outreach, informational, and project update reports and presentations.
Review and approve program staff reports for regulatory compliance submissions and program status.
Present information and recommendations to regional water supply boards and commissions.
Develop and administer requests for proposals; draft scopes of work; manage contracts, amendments, intergovernmental funding, and grant agreements; and solicit, contract, direct, and review consultant work.

Benefits

City contributions to PERS retirement
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, and holidays
Deferred compensation match
HRA VEBA contributions
City-paid life and AD&D insurance
City-paid long-term disability insurance
Bilingual pay incentives
Wellness reimbursements
Free annual TriMet Hop Pass
SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center recreation access for the employee and immediate family
Paid time off to volunteer through Hillsboro Helps
Professional development and training opportunities