The County of Riverside’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist. This position will be filled at either the Assistant Flood Control Planner or Associate Flood Control Planner level and will be assigned to the Flood Control District’s Watershed Protection Division in Riverside.
About the Role:Watershed Protection Division staff are responsible for a wide range of surface water resource management and protection activities. This role requires a detailed understanding of stormwater/flood projects, systems, and the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits governing such activities. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting and coordinating implementation of NPDES compliance actions.
- Evaluating program implementation outcomes and effectiveness.
- Preparing and coordinating the preparation of required compliance reports and program documents, ensuring timely submission to regulatory agencies.
- Developing and managing consultant contracts, reviewing consultant products for quality.
- Coordinating continuously with NPDES Copermittees and regulatory agencies to ensure effective compliance actions.
- Planning and coordinating public education and outreach activities related to water quality protection.
- Analyzing environmental legislation/regulations for impacts on municipal operations.
- Responding to inquiries and complaints from regulatory agencies, municipalities, and the general public regarding water quality concerns.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate: The Flood Control District is seeking candidates with excellent communication skills who can contribute to the development of programs and projects that protect Riverside County’s creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes. Candidates with experience in preparing high-quality technical reports and oral presentations, thriving in a team-focused environment, and with knowledge of municipal NPDES Stormwater Permits and California’s regulatory programs for water quality protection, are highly encouraged to apply.
Career Progression: The Flood Control Planner series offers professional progression, including:
- Assistant Flood Control Planner
- Associate Flood Control Planner
- Senior Flood Control Planner
- Environmental Project Manager
- Division Chief
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County's Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.
• Use in-depth knowledge of state, and federal environmental laws to evaluate NPDES permits and Watershed Restoration Plans and develop compliance plans.
• Ensure NPDES permit compliance through implementation of plans and related programs internally and externally in coordination with Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Document and evaluate implementation of compliance actions and develop required reports with as-needed consultant support in coordination with Copermittees and regulatory agencies for timely report submittal and follow-up.
• Serve on technical committees and participate in stakeholder meetings for stormwater quality or water conservation related studies and projects conducted by the District or other agencies. May include scheduling, coordination, leading and facilitating NPDES-related committees and workgroups.
• Review consultant progress and work products and prepare contract documentation.
• Critically assess stormwater quality improvement programs and plans to identify potential funding sources, feasibility, and system impact, and anticipated environmental documents required.
• Develop program budgets, determine costs and benefits of existing and proposed stormwater quality and water conservation programs and projects.
Interact with District staff, Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to timely address questions and complaints.
Assistant Flood Control Planner:
$30.14 - $46.29 Hourly
$5,224.89 - $8,022.73 Monthly
$62,698.69 - $96,272.80 Annually
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Proof of degree is required at the time of application.
Knowledge of: Basic principles of water quality control and water resource management; basic principles of either environmental, chemical, civil, agricultural, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering relating to the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, or relating to the control of water pollution and the management of source ground water; social, economic, and environmental conditions which affect public works planning; research, analytical, and statistical methods applicable to public works planning; methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports; modern theories, current trends, and general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices; CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act (404, 401), ESA, California Fish and Game Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance; "Water of the US and the State" and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans.
Ability to: Analyze water degradation and pollution and make recommendations for elimination and control; apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to stormwater planning projects; research, compile, analyze and interpret data; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze planning problems, technical studies, and documents, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action.
Associate Flood Control Planner:
$38.19 - $59.10 Hourly
$6,618.94 - $10,245.68 Monthly
$79,427.30 - $122,948.18 Annually
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. (A Master's degree in planning, public administration, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the non-specialized required experience.) Proof of degree is required at the time of application.
Experience:
OPTION I
Water Resource Planning Review: Two years of responsible professional planning or engineering experience which includes one year of public works planning or engineering.
OPTION II
Environmental Planning: Two years of responsible professional environmental planning experience.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s.
Knowledge of: Principles of water quality control and water resource management; either environmental, chemical, civil, agricultural, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering principles relating to the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, or relating to the control of water pollution and the management of source ground water; social, economic and environmental conditions which affect public works planning; research, analytical, and statistical methods applicable to public works planning; advanced methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports; modern theories, current trends, general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices; CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act (404, 401), ESA, California Fish and Game Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance; "Water of the US and the State" and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans.
Ability to: Analyze water degradation and pollution and make recommendations for elimination and control; apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to stormwater planning projects; research, compile, analyze, and interpret data; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze complex planning problems, technical studies and documents, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action; analyze environmental impacts and make recommendations to minimize or avoid these impacts; conduct biological site surveys; prepare technical environmental reports and comply with federal, state, and local laws.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.
Salary : $62,691 - $122,928
