Description

Location

Hybrid – Remote and Marysville, CA

Are you a results-oriented environmental professional with a knack for creative and collaborative solutions to complex natural and cultural resource management issues? Do you prefer a mixture of work from home, in the office, and in the field? If so, we're on the lookout for you to join our innovative team and help us shape the future of our Agency! “Environmental” is a multi-disciplinary industry that includes, but is not limited to, both ecological and cultural resources. Those with interest and experience with archeology/cultural resources, botany, ecology, fish and wildlife biology, geology, geospatial information systems, forestry, habitat restoration, hydrology, planning, permitting, water quality, wetland sciences, etc., are encouraged to apply.

As the Environmental Specialist or Senior Environmental Specialist, you will serve as an environmental generalist performing a full range of professional-level environmental compliance functions from in-the-field monitoring and data collection to data analysis, technical report writing, and permit application preparation. You will support the Environmental Manager along side a team of other environmental professionals. As the Environmental Specialist, you will utilize your strong understanding of applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, to provide core environmental support for Agency-wide capital improvement projects, operations, and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will have exemplary relationship-building skills, as this role involves maintaining effective working relationships with various inter-Agency departments including Licensing, Compliance, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance, as well as external partners including consultants, resource agency regulators, and landowners. If you are looking for a forward-thinking, fast-paced agency where you will have exceptional opportunities to advance your career, take on exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic team, then this is a great match for you! Give me a call if you want to discuss details and the potential for upward mobility!

Some key initiatives you’ll work on:

Data Mastery: Dive into the numbers to uncover trends, patterns, and valuable insights that will guide strategic decision-making.

Reporting & Visualization: Create compelling reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate environmental topics to leadership, staff, and regulators.

Document Management: Work closely with the Environmental team to maintain a readily retrievable document retention system supporting evidence of environmental compliance on assigned secure shared drive locations.

GIS Integration (Esri ArcGIS Pro): Leverage GIS tools to streamline processes and enhance the overall efficiency of our Environmental Department. A HUGE plus to candidates who have GIS experience.

Fisheries Habitat Enhancement: Help design fish habitat restoration projects on the lower Yuba River and develop and implement the pre- and post-project monitoring protocols used to document the projects’ effectiveness.

In your first 6 months you will hit the ground running learning to implement a Dreissenid Mussel Prevention Program at the Agency-owned reservoirs as well a foothill yellow-legged frog incidental take permit for routine hydropower facility maintenance. In addition, you’ll be assigned to manage environmental compliance work needed for several upcoming projects. You will also have the opportunity to work with the Environmental Manager to develop an Agency-wide environmental review process.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring an environmental generalist background with local government and hydropower experience while also being results-oriented, flexible to change, and customer-service-focused. The successful candidate will enjoy the autonomy this position allows, along with its unique challenges. The Environmental Specialist will also have the ability to analyze complex natural and cultural resource issues and use strategic thinking to develop sound and creative solutions. Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with various inter-Agency departments’ staff, consultants, and regulators is a must! The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, ensuring the Agency stays up to date on the latest technologies and recommend more effective processes and systems where there is an opportunity to do so. The Agency is eager to find an exemplary environmental professional who has exceptional natural and cultural resource knowledge and skills who can make this position their own and champion effective environmental compliance processes!

Minimum Qualifications: Education/Training

Education/Training:

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in an environmental-related field including, but not limited to, archeology/cultural resources, botany, ecology, fish and wildlife biology, geology, geospatial information systems, forestry, habitat restoration, hydrology, planning, permitting, water quality, wetland sciences, or other related fields. A Master’s degree and college coursework/curriculum or work experience related to energy generation or hydropower plant operations is highly desirable.

A minimum of 3 (Specialist) or 5 (Senior) years of experience in an environmental-related field, as mentioned above, and familiarity with the environmentally sensitive resources applicable to hydropower generation in western North America is required. A minimum of 3-5 years in the field and office setting applying policies, procedures, methods, documentation, records management and acceptable business practices and strategies is highly preferred. Must have a keen ability for document and records management, auditing, public outreach, and utility compliance related principles and practices. Must possess excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver License. Possession of, and ability to maintain a valid California Boater Card is highly desirable. The ability to obtain a California Boater Card within 6 months of employment is preferred.

Benefits

In addition to offering flexible work schedules, hosting employee engagement events throughout the year, and offering excellent training and development opportunities to help you plan your short and long-term career goals to advance in your career, the Agency offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:

2024 Health Insurance rates: 1-party is $901.61, 2-party is $1,803.22, and 3+party is $2,448.89 per month. Any premiums in excess of these amounts shall be paid by the employee.
Dental: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vision: 100% paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vacation: Accrued at 12.6 hours per calendar month and increases with years of service
Sick Leave: Accrued at 10 hours per calendar month
Holidays: 12 official holidays per year
Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2% @ 55 formula and the agency will pay 5% of the employee’s 7% contribution to CalPERS. For all others, subject to the provisions of AB340 with a 2%@ 62 formula
Retiree health through the Agency upon completion of ten (10) years of service credit with the Agency and retirement from CalPERS. The Agency’s present contribution for each annuitant, including enrollment of his/her family members, is a maximum of $1,850 per month.
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Agency Plans. The Agency will contribute 7.65% amount towards the plan.
Life Insurance: $100,000
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with Agency contribution of $600/year for 2024
Flexible Spending Medical / Dependent Care Accounts available with pre-tax payroll contributions
Educational/training tuition reimbursement available

Recruitment Timeline

The final date to apply is November 15, 2024. To be considered for this exciting and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.

The next steps which may include but are not limited to testing and/or phone interviews, will be determined by the number of qualified applicants received and will be conducted the week of December 2, 2024. Panel interviews will be conducted tentatively the week of December 9, 2024.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(530) 701-8674

Laken Schattner, Humans Resources Technician

lschattner@yubawater.org

Special Instructions

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

The Yuba Water Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Laken Schattner at (530) 701-8674 prior to the recruitment closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate must pass a thorough reference check, and background check.

Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for this position.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States

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