Water Resources Program Lead

City of Hillsboro; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement

Medical coverage

Vacation & holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Volunteer time off

Professional development

Job summary

The City of Hillsboro's Water Department seeks a seasoned Natural Resources Program Coordinator to lead the Resource Management Team and oversee water resource programs that support safe, reliable, and sustainable water for more than 90,000 customers.

You will supervise staff and consultants, ensure regulatory compliance, manage contracts and budgets, and collaborate with regional partners and regulators on projects ranging from source water protection to water quality and long-term supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Science and Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, or a closely related field.
• Five years of related experience with three years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including prioritizing and assigning work and conducting performance evaluations.
• Provides program management and oversight of the City's water resource and regional water supply programs.
• Develops and implements processes to ensure regulatory compliance (Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, etc.).
• Oversees planning and execution of water programs related to natural resources and water efficiency, including regulatory compliance.
• Develops and implements department policies and procedures related to programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Technical writing

Water resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or related

Job description

The City of Hillsboro's Water Department seeks a seasoned Natural Resources Program Coordinator to lead the Resource Management Team and oversee water resource programs that support safe, reliable, and sustainable water for more than 90,000 customers.

You will supervise staff and consultants, ensure regulatory compliance, manage contracts and budgets, and collaborate with regional partners and regulators on projects ranging from source water protection to water quality and long-term supply