Program Manager I

California Department of Water Resources; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 139,254 - 158,126; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a Program Manager I to serve as a policy expert for the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program. Responsibilities include advising on state funding opportunities, leading project implementation, and ensuring alignment with state policies. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including federal and state agencies.

This position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $12,478.00 to $14,169.00. Applicants must have a strong background in water resource management and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis and program management related to water resources.
• Ability to work with federal and State agencies.
• Strong leadership skills in coordinating complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a policy expert for the HRL Program advising on funding opportunities.
• Lead implementation of projects like environmental flows and habitat restoration.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including federal and local agencies.

Job description

Under the general direction of the Executive Manager for the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) Program, and in collaboration with other members of the DWR Executive Team, the Program Manager I (PM I) serves as a policy expert for the program including advising on State funding opportunities and processes and HRL Program budgeting and processes. The incumbent will work as a member of the DWR Executive Team to ensure actions undertaken for HRL Program align with State policies and that implementation and adaptive management actions meet agreement requirements and are appropriately coordinated and communicated across HRL Program participants and relevant DWR projects and programs. Incumbent provides essential leadership and coordination related to federal and State funding policies, opportunities and processes for a variety of politically sensitive and complex administrative, water, public safety and environmental policy initiatives. Incumbent provides essential leadership and leads the implementation of a variety of projects associated with HRL, including environmental flow projects and habitat restoration projects. The incumbent represents Department and Administration policies with the public and other interested parties and interfaces with federal, State, and local agencies, boards, commissions, and other departments on federal funding opportunities related to water, public safety, and environmental issues.

Job Code #: 504477

Salary Range: $12,478.00 - $14,169.00

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

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For more information, including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=504477

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