ELDE - Program Analyst III SC Watershed

City-of-Oakland,-Ca; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Retirement – CalPERS

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Sick leave

457(b) / Roth 401(k)

Telecommuting

Job summary

The City of Oakland is seeking a qualified professional to join the Watershed and Stormwater Management Division of Public Works. The role focuses on protecting water quality, restoring creeks, and implementing green stormwater infrastructure while ensuring regulatory compliance and community engagement.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in environmental studies or related fields and four years of environmental management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, hydrology, environmental engineering, landscape architecture or related field.
• Four years of relevant environmental management experience (stormwater/watershed desirable).
• Fieldwork experience and knowledge of GIS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and refining projects addressing stormwater, waterway, and water quality issues.
• Writing reports, protocols, memos, training documents, websites, and other materials for diverse audiences.
• Conducting field investigations and inspections of creeks, green stormwater infrastructure, development sites, and storm-related emergencies.
• Developing and providing training on watershed and stormwater management and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating and providing technical guidance to City work groups on development, infrastructure, and projects.
• Reviewing and interpreting hydrology and environmental documents and data.

Skills

Oral communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Relationship building

Leadership

Legal & regulatory navigation

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, hydrology, environmental engineering, landscape architecture or related field

Master's degree or Stormwater Management Certificate desirable

Tools

GIS

Job description

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE): This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules (per Charter Section 902f). Exempt Limited Duration positions may not exceed a period of one year.

Why join the City of Oakland's Public Works Department?

The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division of Oakland Public Works (OPW) is responsible for protecting water quality by preventing pollutants from entering the stormwater drain system, while also maintaining and improving the health of local creeks and watersheds. The division coordinates and implements Citywide compliance with water quality and environmental regulations and supports the planning of infrastructure rehabilitation and upgrades, including trash capture, green stormwater infrastructure, and creek restoration. In addition, the division advances innovative mapping and asset management efforts and plans and manages projects that support the City's watershed, drainage, and environmental goals. Our work includes stormwater pollution, green stormwater infrastructure, creek protection and restoration, environmental review, illicit discharge investigations and enforcement, and Lake Merritt water quality projects. Some program information is posted at Creeks, Watershed, and Stormwater.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about Oakland's environment! You care about the health of Oakland's creeks, waterways, and watersheds and are motivated to turn that commitment into meaningful programs, projects, and services.
• Knowledgeable about watershed and water quality issues! You understand environmental regulations, stormwater management, habitat restoration, and water quality principles and can apply that knowledge to complex projects and community needs.
• Resourceful and adaptable! You evaluate technical information, identify challenges, consider multiple perspectives, and develop practical solutions that support environmental and community goals.
• A strong communicator! You translate complex technical, regulatory, and environmental information into clear reports, presentations, websites, training materials, and conversations with a variety of audiences.
• A collaborative relationship-builder! You enjoy working with staff, community members, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other partners to move projects forward and achieve shared outcomes.
• A skilled project manager! You organize competing priorities, coordinate multiple work groups, and keep projects moving while maintaining attention to detail, quality, timelines, and accountability.
• Committed to equity and inclusive public service! You recognize the importance of incorporating racial and demographic equity considerations into programs and initiatives and are committed to serving Oakland's diverse communities.
• Resourceful and adaptable! You are comfortable navigating changing priorities, complex processes, evolving regulations, and situations that require sound judgment and initiative.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, and continually refining projects and programs that address stormwater, waterway, water quality, and regulatory issues.
• Writing reports, protocols, memos, training documents, websites, and other materials for a variety of audiences.
• Conducting field investigations and inspections of creeks, green stormwater infrastructure, proposed development sites, land acquisition sites, business and City corporation yards, illicit discharges, and storm-related emergencies.
• Developing and providing training courses, resources, and technical guidance on watershed and stormwater management and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating and providing technical review and guidance to City work groups on development, redevelopment, infrastructure, and other projects and programs affecting stormwater and waterways.
• Reviewing and interpreting technical documents, including plan sets, hydrology reports, environmental impact reports, and water quality data related to water quality, stormwater regulations, hydrology, riparian habitat, and creek restoration.
• Managing and assisting with stormwater, waterway, and watershed capital projects involving creek and shoreline restoration, storm drainage infrastructure, trash capture, green stormwater infrastructure, and related improvements.
• Managing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects by creating and updating maps, online interfaces, field mapping applications, map-based forms, and databases and contributing to storm drainage system asset management.

Competencies Required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing sensible meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Attention to Detail: Accounting for the details in work content, process, and product
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leading projects and programs with internal and external stakeholders
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance from quantitative and or/qualitative data
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue, meetings, and presentations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on time, are on budget, and achieve their objectives
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing across a range of formats, purposes, and audiences

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, hydrology, environmental engineering, landscape architecture or related field from accredited college/university. Master's degree and/or Stormwater Management Certificate desirable.

Experience

Four years relevant experience in environmental management (stormwater/watershed management desirable), regulatory compliance, and environmental projects or programs (stormwater- or waterway-related desirable), including one year lead direction or supervisory experience.

License or Certificate/ Other Requirements

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Fieldwork experience: Geographic Information System (GIS) experience is desirable. Environmental justice experience desirable.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for further consideration.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration; only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications.

What's in it for you?

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation - 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement - CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and % @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health - The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental - The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision - The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave - Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation - 457 (b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401 (k) plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Additional information can be found at Working for Oakland.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

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