Watershed & Waterways Protection Associate

San Diego County Water Authority; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oceanside is seeking a Watershed Protection Specialist I to support Green Oceanside and the Water Utilities Department in protecting and improving waterways. The role focuses on watershed protection, regulatory guidance, and public-facing services for developers and property owners.

The ideal candidate will have foundational environmental experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with the ability to develop solutions and communicate effectively on environmental issues.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental or civil engineering, hydrology, natural resource management or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, resource management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise to help meet the city’s long‑term watershed protection and waterway objectives.
• Promote and oversee best management practices in development and land improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of memos, staff reports, agreements and documentation for watershed, pollution, runoff and environmental issues.
• Provide public‑facing customer service to garner support for watershed protection goals, regulations & objectives.
• Provide service information, regulatory guidance and enforcement for Oceanside’s developers and property owners.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The City of Oceanside is seeking a Watershed Protection Specialist I to support Green Oceanside and the Water Utilities Department in protecting and improving waterways. The role focuses on watershed protection, regulatory guidance, and public-facing services for developers and property owners.

The ideal candidate will have foundational environmental experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with the ability to develop solutions and communicate effectively on environmental issues.