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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 05/27/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date. Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Please note, salary level of position is negotiable above the max of posted range.

The State Water Resources Control Board is recruiting for a Career Executive Assignment, Level B to lead the Division of Financial Assistance.  The Executive Director is seeking an individual with a strong environmental ethic and vision and who is willing to commit to the leadership and demands of a Division with a mix of highly complex and often high-profile programs.

Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Deputy Director (DD) is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work in the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions, the Loans, and Grants, the Cleanup Fund, and the Administration and Operator Certification Branches of the Division of Financial Assistance. The Division of Financial Assistance is responsible for management of loans and grants programs for projects involving drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal, water recycling, including the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRFs), groundwater cleanup and stormwater management. Program funding responsibilities are around $1.5 billion annually across program areas.

The DD oversees distribution and management of past and future SRFs revenue bond sales and ongoing post-issuance compliance; directs administration of the Cleanup and Abatement Account (CAA) and other special appropriations and funding programs; develops policies and procedures for funding program administration and maintaining internal controls over funding award and disbursement; directs administration and implementation of underground storage tank cleanup fund regulations and administration of grants for the cleanup of leaks from underground tanks, and other contaminated sites; administers the Operator Certification Program for wastewater and drinking water.

The DD serves as a member of the Executive Management Team, advising and consulting with the Executive Team in the development and implementation of policies relating to Board-wide activities and programs. The DD serves as the Board’s primary spokesperson in a variety of local, state and national forums dealing with issues related to funding and operator certification programs.  Formulates statewide policy to develop, implement and improve the Division of Financial Assistance and advises the Executive Director, Board Members, and the Agency Secretary on policy matters pertaining to funding and financial assistance.

Duties: 

The Deputy Director is responsible for managing the Division of Financial Assistance comprised of 348 technical and administrative staff and managers. The Deputy Director plans, organizes and directs the work in the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions, the Loans, and Grants, the Cleanup Fund, and the Administration and Operator Certification Branches. The Deputy Director, the four Assistant Deputy Directors, and the supervisory staff function as the management team for the Division of Financial Assistance. This position requires executive level policy engagement with the State Water Board, CalEPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, the public, and government agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Job type: Full-Time$10,349.00 - $17,507.00 Level B per MonthThe Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.