Environmental Project Manager - Watershed Analytics at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager who will be assigned to the Watershed Analytics Division in Riverside.

Under general direction, the Environmental Project Manager will coordinate, direct, and provide project management for watershed analytics, data acquisition, and reporting. This role encompasses consultant services, contract administration, hydrologic data collection, storm monitoring tools and systems, and storm monitoring projects. The manager will oversee staff involved in watershed analytics and related functions to support Flood Control initiatives.

The Environmental Project Manager typically reports to a Flood Control Division Chief and is responsible for managing teams engaged in both office and field work. The position also involves policy and procedure development and directing activities through subordinate staff. Projects will require significant resources, complex technical execution, multi-agency coordination, and effective relationship management.

The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial skills, demonstrating the ability to plan, organize, assign, manage, and review the work of sections engaged in all aspects of watershed analytics and related activities. This includes expertise in data analytics and reporting, data processing, geographical information systems, storm monitoring systems, hydrologic data collection, and public information dissemination. A key responsibility will be managing multi-agency coordination to ensure effective and efficient operations of watershed data collection, analysis, and dissemination systems.

The candidate should also have experience in evaluating and managing field locations across the County for hydrologic equipment installation, ensuring these sites provide valuable data for storm monitoring and preparation while working with various agencies and departments to secure necessary permissions and permits. Effective collaboration with other departments and outside agencies is essential, as is the ability to prepare budget estimates, complex technical reports, and manage data collected from external sources.
Additionally, the candidate will provide administration and technical supervision to staff involved in the implementation, coordination, and examination of watershed analytics, overseeing the creation of system and hardware integrations, data acquisition, transformation, and statistical reporting. In this role, the candidate will assist in developing division policies and procedures, resolve personnel issues, evaluate subordinate staff performance, and lead recruitment efforts.

Furthermore, the candidate should be skilled in planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the work of staff and consultants involved in the monitoring, reporting, and construction associated with major watershed analytics projects. This includes preparing, managing, and monitoring project budgets and schedules, participating in consultant selection, negotiating project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and managing a database for on-call consultants. The ability to prepare and negotiate service agreements, review and approve consultant invoices for payment, and ensure compliance with all relevant rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures is critical.

Finally, the candidate should foster and maintain respectful relationships, demonstrate strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and mentor staff effectively within the context of Flood Control construction or hydrologic projects.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 's Watershed Protection Division assumes the lead role in coordinating and implementing the District's, Cities and the County of Riverside National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance programs.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide project management support on an array of technically complex projects related to transportation, drainage, biology, cultural resources, water ways, chemical management, geology, archaeology, air quality, stormwater quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, hydrologic data collection, paleontology, and storm and wastewater.

• Plan, organize, direct, review, and evaluate the work of professional department staff and external consultants involved in the oversight of the environmental process for either land use planning or TIP, and other urban infrastructure projects or studies; engage and direct staff while coordinating with department project managers, planners, or development applicants during project planning, design and construction phases, or development land use review phases to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and adherence to the County's General Plan and applicable ordinances.

• Direct and review the selection and design of techniques for the collection, coordination and development of methodologies for data applications and research in stormwater quality and conservation planning, studies of land use, environmental resources and stormwater/flood facilities, or patterns of environmental changes and community development in order to identify both existing and future stormwater quality and conservation issues.

• Directly manage the environmental process for specific, high priority projects; prepare and review the scope of work; review and comment on environmental work products; coordinate project tasks and delivery with project managers, planners, and outside approving agencies.

• Direct or participate in consultant selection and proposal evaluation of Service Agreements; prepare Form 11s for consideration and approval by the Board of Supervisors; prepare and review the environmental project scope, budget, and schedule with consultant firms and on call consultants.

• Prepare, manage and monitor project budgets and schedules; review consultants' monthly progress reports to ensure compliance with project scope and agreement provisions, and approve consultants' invoices for payment processing.

• Review and comment on proposed land use TIP or drainage project plans and legislation that affect the Agency's environmental compliance process; review current Department practices for environmental compliance and prepare or revise existing Department environmental policies and practices to ensure continual environmental compliance.

• Represent the Department before other County departments, governmental agencies, environmental regulatory and permitting agencies, stakeholders, and the public.

• Develop and manage environmental compliance through policy and regulatory development.

• Provide a basis for public confidence in the safety of hazardous installations, construction projects, and/or the preservation of the environment through adherence to county, state and federally mandated regulations.

• Perform research, analyze, prepare, and/or manage complex environmental documents including Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs); provide technical expertise in comprehensive land use drainage or TIP planning activities; evaluate and/or review field checking project entitlement plans, grading plans, water quality improvement plans for TIP, drainage projects, or land use developments.

• Provide project management support on an array of technically complex projects related to hydrologic data collection of storm water. This includes the hardware and software associated with the data collection, maintenance and monitoring of storm events.

• May testify in court proceedings or other administrative hearings as an expert witness in areas within assigned purview.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, physical, chemical, environmental, or biological science, planning, public administration, urban or physical geography, geology, architecture, or closely related field to the assignment. An advanced degree in a scientific field of study is highly desired.

***Please Note: If qualifying using educational units, proof is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of degree/educational units completed will not be considered. Please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines.***

Experience: Four years of professional transportation land use or water resource planning experience, which included two years of experience with responsibility for project oversight in a lead, supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Physical Requirements:Field work and site visits are a requirement for this position. This will require walking over uneven terrain and in inclement weather.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What's Next:
This is a continuous posting. This position will remain posted until filled and applications will be reviewed in the order received.

This recruitment is open to all. County of Riverside and Flood Control and Water Conservation District employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

General Information

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at alyssawallace@rivco.org

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..

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