NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Water Resources Deputy Director
Lake County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$93K/yr - $113K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Water Resources Deputy Director to oversee the day-to-day flood control and watershed conservation functions of the Department of Water Resources. The role involves planning, directing, and managing various water resource programs, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and serving as a liaison with other departments and agencies.
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Responsibilities
Manages flood management, water conservation, county storm water program, groundwater management programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Manages Lakebed management, watershed management, and clear lake programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Advises and otherwise provides assistance to the Water Resources Director, the Board of Supervisors, and the District Board of Directors, and other management concerning groundwater management or watershed management
Serves advocacy and coordinating role in Lake County water resource related issues, including monitoring legislation and describing potential impacts with recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of an appropriate position or response
Conducts or directs the conduct of studies, the preparation and presentation of reports regarding flood management, water conservation, water quality, lakebed management, watershed management activities in the County of Lake
Presents or coordinates the presentation of the results and findings of such studies to the Board of Supervisors/Directors and to the public and recommends appropriate policies and ordinances to the Board of Supervisors based on such studies
Establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, water quality, county storm water program, lakebed management, clear lake management, watershed management, and water conservation programs and ensures that policies are administered equitably
Prepares and administers the budget for the Watershed Protection District and Lakebed Trust
Prepares, recommends to the Board of Supervisors/Directors, and administers contracts and operating agreements with other agencies, entities, and individuals on behalf of the district and the county
Selects and/or assists in the selection of department employees
Plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards
Conducts or directs staff training and development
Reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action
Prepares and submits grant applications as appropriate to secure grant funding for flood management, County storm water program, water conservation, groundwater management, watershed management, clear lake management programs, and routine operations; ensures that funds are allocated and expended as stipulated by the grant
Prepares periodic reports in application of expense reimbursement
Researches, develops, and analyzes issues related to the water resources of Lake County
Represents the district and county in relations with the community, and advisory committees; other county departments; local, state, and federal agencies; legislative bodies and professional organizations
Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy anticipated future needs for district and related county services that would involve assessment of county flood management and water conservation needs, watershed management, county storm water program, and clear lake management needs and community and commercial water usage needs
Directs and participates in the engineering design, construction, or repair of flood control systems, facilities, and equipment
Directs and participates in the program planning for all division activities
Identifies and develops additional funding sources for department programs
Travel to various off-site locations to collect samples, oversee sampling efforts, and evaluate watershed improvements, water conservation initiatives, and ecosystem health
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field
Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.)
OR
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.)
Thorough knowledge of technical practices and methods used in flood control and management
Pertinent federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to flood control, flood management, and water conservation functions
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including managerial accounting, budget administration, and management of a professional office
Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation
Grant development and administration
Budget development and control
Various biological processes related to Limnology and water quality
Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Applicable business equipment and software applications
Ability to plan, organize, manage, and coordinate department programs
Prepare and present clear and concise reports
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff
Familiar with engineering applications
Develop and administer budgets
Direct and manage the development and administration of grants
Effectively represent the Department of Water Resources with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies
Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines
Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned
Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public
Benefits
RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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