The Opportunity:

Contra Costa Water District’s Planning team is seeking a Watershed Resources Superintendent that can provide strategic and operational leadership. This unique position is headquartered at the Los Vaqueros Watershed office, which is located in the Brentwood, CA region. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, plus more! Please visit the following to view the brochure: Watershed Resources Superintendent Brochure

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We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced leader effective at managing multidisciplinary teams.
• An effective communicator who works well with elected officials, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and staff.
• Collaborative and builds positive working relationships across CCWD.
• Proactive and enjoys problem-solving to generate practical and actionable solutions.
• A high-level thinker who can set long-term vision and direction while remaining hands-on and responsive to daily operational challenges. 
• Invested in safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement efforts. 

 What you will typically be responsible for: 

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all watershed and conservation lands activities.
• Plan, direct, and manage the daily operations and activities of the Watershed team.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Manage contracts, consultants, concessionaires, and vendor agreements.
• Foster a culture grounded in safety, accountability, environmental responsibility, and ongoing improvement.

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:

Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in watershed management, biology, environmental science, natural resources management, wildlife management, forestry, wildland recreation management, or related field. 

Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in land and natural resources management, including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

 Licenses and Certifications:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license to be maintained throughout employment.