Water Resource Manager: Source Water Protection & Programs

Oak Lodge Water Services Authority; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP) seeks a Water Resource Manager to lead its programs and day-to-day activities, protecting the Clackamas River and watershed.

This role collaborates with municipal water providers, government agencies, and community groups, oversees outreach, budgets, and work plans, and supervises staff to deliver practical, measurable water protection initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field.
• One year of technical or professional experience performing research, data analysis, or coordinating activities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public administration, environmental policy/management, business, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs or projects.
• Experience with budget development and fiscal oversight.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of CRWP's Drinking Water Protection Plan and annual work plan, coordinating projects and activities that protect drinking water sources and watershed health.
• Oversee public outreach, education, and water conservation initiatives to raise awareness of drinking water and watershed protection.
• Monitor emerging water quality issues, legislation, and regulatory developments and recommend strategies.
• Research funding opportunities and develop grant proposals to support CRWP's programs.
• Manage contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and grants and evaluate programs for improvement.
• Prepare reports, policy documents, budget materials, resolutions, and presentations for Board decision-making.

Skills

Water resource management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Budgeting

Intergovernmental coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP) seeks a Water Resource Manager to lead its programs and day-to-day activities, protecting the Clackamas River and watershed.

This role collaborates with municipal water providers, government agencies, and community groups, oversees outreach, budgets, and work plans, and supervises staff to deliver practical, measurable water protection initiatives.