CRWP - Water Resource Manager

Oak Lodge Water Services Authority•Oregon City, OR

About The Position

Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP), a coalition of municipal water providers that rely on the Clackamas River for drinking water, is seeking a Water Resource Manager to lead the organization’s programs and day-to-day activities in support of protecting the river and its watershed. CRWP coordinates source water protection, public outreach, education, and water conservation among member agencies and regional partners. Reporting directly to the CRWP Board, the Water Resource Manager oversees the organization’s daily operations, coordinates and implements the Drinking Water Protection Plan, leads outreach, education, and water conservation efforts, manages the budget and work plan, and supports collaboration among member agencies and watershed stakeholders. The position supervises one staff member and works with municipal water providers, government agencies, environmental organizations, community groups, and other partners. The role combines source-water protection and program leadership with organizational and financial management, Board support, regional relationship-building, and staff supervision. The successful candidate will bring relevant technical knowledge, strong program-management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to turn shared priorities into practical programs and results.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field, including at least one year of technical or professional experience involving activities such as research and data analysis, investigations, applying relevant laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in public administration, environmental policy or management, business administration, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs or projects, including setting goals, monitoring progress, and achieving desired outcomes.
Experience with budget development, preparation, maintenance, or fiscal oversight.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to natural resource conservation and drinking water protection.
General knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and related federal and state laws and regulations.
Knowledge of surface water and groundwater interactions, water quality, groundwater principles, point and nonpoint sources of contamination, and contaminant transport.
Understanding of current water quality issues, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements, and ability to anticipate and respond to changing conditions.
Knowledge of municipal water utility operations, water rights, and environmental and regulatory requirements.
Strong project-management, analytical, and organizational skills, including experience planning, leading, and implementing complex projects and programs.
Experience with budget development and oversight, program evaluation, and resource management.
Experience supervising staff, supporting professional development, and building a productive, collaborative team.
Ability to manage contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and grants.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and online research resources.
Ability to foster regional collaboration and navigate complex political environments while balancing member agencies’ differing priorities and constraints.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, community members, businesses, environmental organizations, and other partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical and policy issues clearly to diverse audiences.
Ability to prepare reports and presentations and represent CRWP effectively in public meetings and stakeholder forums.
Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and diplomacy skills, including the ability to work constructively with people who have differing perspectives.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of CRWP’s Drinking Water Protection Plan and annual work plan, coordinating projects and activities that protect drinking water sources and support watershed health.
Oversee public outreach, education, and water conservation initiatives.
Monitor emerging water quality issues, legislation, and regulatory developments, and recommend strategies to address them.
Research funding opportunities and develop grant proposals.
Manage professional services contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and grants; evaluate programs and identify improvement opportunities.
Manage CRWP’s annual budget, expenditures, and financial activities.
Coordinate programs and projects to align with organizational priorities, available resources, and work plans.
Prepare reports, policy documents, budget materials, resolutions, and presentations for Board decision-making.
Plan and facilitate CRWP Board and work session meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting effective decision-making.
Facilitate emergency preparedness tabletop exercises, training, and basin coordination and planning efforts.
Build and maintain relationships with member agencies and regional partners, advancing shared priorities while navigating differing perspectives and constraints.
Represent CRWP in meetings with elected officials, government agencies, community stakeholders, and regional and state committees.
Promote CRWP’s work through public meetings, conferences, and other outreach opportunities.
Supervise and support one staff member responsible for outreach, education, water conservation, and related programs.
Establish staff expectations, provide feedback, conduct annual performance evaluations, and support professional development.
Foster a collaborative, respectful, productive work environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.