Environmental Programs Analyst – Watershed & GIS

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 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.