Water Resources Principal

Job Description

The El Dorado Water Agency (Agency) is seeking a Water Resources Principal to join our team. This Principal-level position covers all aspects of water resources planning and management which include water supply reliability, watershed health, stormwater resource management, state and federal advocacy, and more. The Water Resources Principal will work and coordinate with senior level executives within El Dorado County as well as regional, state, and federal agencies and other interested parties. The position entails overseeing program and project management of water resource-related projects throughout El Dorado County. It requires proficient understanding and knowledge of principals, practices, and methodologies related to water resource planning and management, and strong analytical skills to assess complex water resource challenges and devise effective solutions. This position involves managing multiple projects and consultants, requiring candidates to be fiscally minded, organized, and attentive to schedules and budgets. The Agency’s function is very collaborative in nature, so this position requires strong written and verbal communications skills.

If you are eager to take the next step in your career by working on exciting and challenging cutting-edge projects and to make a difference in the management of water resources in El Dorado County and beyond, apply today!

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate has a specialized background in water resources planning and management spanning from water supply resiliency, drought planning, stormwater resource management, watershed management, assistance to small water systems, and other associated areas of watershed resiliency. Also, they have experience working on multidisciplinary teams, giving them confidence to oversee and direct our various consultants. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills allowing them to be able to effectively communicate and coordinate with other Agency staff, consultants, local, state, and federal agencies, various interested parties, and the public.

Our projects and programs are guided by the 2024 Water Resources Development and Management Plan (WRDMP). This position entails being a leader and program manager who will successfully complete water resource-related projects and programs that support implementation of the WRDMP.

Project management activities will vary widely, including managing studies for small water systems, development of regional plans related to drought, watershed, and stormwater management, and participation in local, regional, state and federal committees and task forces that pertain to water resource management. Additional duties include management of grants and assisting local water-related agencies. This position also includes advocacy for relevant policies and project funding at the state and federal levels.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with the below preferred qualifications:

· 8+ years of experience in water resources planning and management and a strong understanding of water-related policies.

· Recent experience in project and program management.

· A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, environmental studies, or a closely related field.

How to Apply

Please submit a completed application form, your resume, and cover letter to: edcwa@edcgov.us

In the subject line, please reference “Water Resources Principal”

Job announcement and application form found here: edwa-water-resources-principal-recruitment-with-application.pdf