Deputy Director (JC-426610) 5/2/24

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 05/02/24. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Deputy Director, plans, organizes, monitors, coordinates and directs the work of the Division of Water Quality development and implementation of the Division’s statewide responsibilities for water quality-related policy and permit development, standard setting, investigation and regulation.  Aligning these many programs with the State Water Board’s mission and its commitment to advance equity, consistent with the State Water Board’s racial equity resolution and racial equity action plan, is a key priority for the State Water Board and an on-going responsibility of the position.

Function as a member of the Executive Staff and as an advisor to the Executive Director on policy matters.

Serves as the principal advisor in the formulation, administration, and continuing evaluation of all Water Board and Regional Board responsibilities related to water quality.

Exercises leadership in the area of creative management and regulatory reform.

Integrates the activities of a diverse, multidisciplinary program to attain common goals and develop cooperative working relationships with Board Members, staff, Regional Water Boards, the general public, community-based groups and the regulated community as well as representatives of state, federal and local government.

Duties:

The Deputy Director is responsible for managing the Division of Water Quality comprised of 184 technical staff and managers. The Deputy Director plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Groundwater Quality and Surface Water Regulatory Branches. The Deputy Director, Assistant Deputy Directors and supervisory staff function as the management team for the Division of Water Quality. This position requires policy involvement with the State Water Board, CalEPA, the Governor’s Office, the public, and governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.