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LOCATION

This position is located at the Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 at the offices of ABAG/MTC.

ABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership is a federal program with a regional mandate to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of the San Francisco Estuary.  Established in 1988 under the Clean Water Act, the Estuary Partnership is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Estuary Program, a place-based, nonregulatory initiative created to protect and restore estuaries of national significance across the country.

The Estuary Partnership is locally hosted by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Bay Area's two principal planning agencies which are jointly administered through an integrated staffing structure.  ABAG serves as the region's council of governments, focusing on land use, housing and environmental planning, while MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization responsible for regional planning and investments. Through the hosting arrangement, Estuary Partnership staff are employed and supported within the ABAG/MTC organization, allowing the program to align its work with the broader regional planning and policy efforts while maintaining its district federal mandate and government structure.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Director, San Francisco Estuary Partnership is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the Estuary Partnership, including overall fiscal management, short- and long-range planning, and fund development. The Director oversees the implementation and the updating of the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (the Estuary Blueprint), guided by the strategic direction set by the Implementation Committee.

The Estuary Partnership is hosted by ABAG/MTC, with the Director reporting to ABAG/MTC''s Deputy Executive Director of Metro Planning and Policy. The Director builds and maintains professional relationships with local, regional, state, and federal partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Within ABAG/MTC the Director collaborates with regional planning, legislation and public affairs, and business operations staff to ensure the Partnership's work is carried out efficiently and effectively. The San Francisco Estuary is home to communities with varied lived experiences whose perspectives are essential to shaping relilient, environmental solutions. We value team members who can help us engage effectively and respectfully with all communities across the region

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a staff of 17 professionals with a variety of skillsets to build a strong team, achieve annual workplan objectives, and further the objectives of the National Estuary Program and the Estuary Blueprint 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with myriad partners including from agencies, communities, Tribes, non-profits, business, and academia 
• Lead implementation and updates to the Estuary Blueprint, and communicate environmental outcomes and relative progress of Estuary Blueprint Actions using a variety of tools and methods 
• Exercise responsibility for the fiscal health of the Estuary Partnership, including developing and managing multi-million dollar budgets, and identifying and applying for public and private funding and in-kind resources to support staff and advance projects and programs that increase the health and resiliency of the San Francisco Estuary. 
• Foster an inclusive community among the team and with partners
• Support the Estuary Partnership’s Management Conference (the “Implementation Committee”) in fulfilling their statutory role under the federal Clean Water Act and aligning with strategic objectives 
• Work closely with ABAG/MTC leadership and with agency operations and finance sections 
• Advance cross-agency collaborative efforts within ABAG/MTC that support ABAG/MTC’s strategic framework 
• Comply with Congressionally mandated reporting and program advancement as directed by US EPA, including developing an annual workplan and budget  
• Work closely with US EPA headquarters and Region 9 San Francisco Bay Program staff to advance projects and programs consistent with the Clean Water Act 
• Collaborate with National Estuary Programs across the country and perform duties as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of National Estuary Programs 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, natural resource management, planning, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field is required.

Experience

Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience leading and managing programs or initiatives related to environmental protection, natural resource management, sustainability, or public-sector or nonprofit operations, including at least four (4) years in a supervisory or senior management role with responsibility for strategic planning, project oversight, budgeting, and staff leadership.  Experience managing complex,  multi-stakeholder projects and working collaboratively with government agencies, community-based organizations, Tribes, or other partners is required.  Experience in environmental policy, environmental science, or natural resources management is critical.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, natural resource management, planning, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field is preferred.

• 8+ years of program management and supervisory experience, including strategic planning and managing multiple complex projects
• Extensive working experience in natural resource management, with a preference for estuary-specific experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-sector strategic initiatives that align diverse partners around a shared vision and measurable outcomes
• Deep understanding of environmental policy and science
• Ability to effectively oversee operations including budgeting, performance management, and workforce development
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding from governmental and non-governmental sources
• Ability to supervise and support senior leadership staff, build high-performing teams,, and lead organizational change initiatives
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relations with a wide variety of partners.
• Experience working with communities of all backgrounds, Tribes, or community-based organizations, and a demonstrated commitment to ensuring all communities share in environmental benefits.