Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board is recruiting for a Career Executive Assignment, Level B, Assistant Executive Officer (AEO).  The Executive Officer is searching for a candidate with proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic, prepared to address diverse and complex water quality challenges in the Central Valley. The position is located at 11020 Sun Center Drive in Rancho Cordova.

The Executive Officer and the AEOs from the Rancho Cordova, Fresno, and Redding offices function as the Board’s executive management team and develop strategic priorities in collaboration with the Board itself. The position requires extensive stakeholder and inter- and intragovernmental engagement and coordination. The AEO is responsible for the supervision of three technical sections. The AEO also acts as Executive Sponsor for three (3) to six (6) of the Board’s nineteen (19) water quality programs, which involves consultation on the development of programmatic annual workplans guiding staff work across all three offices. The AEO acts as representative of the Board on committees, workgroups, and in various forums, at public meetings of elected and appointed boards and commission from the various counties, cities, special districts, and other agencies, and in interviews with news media.

Duties:

The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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 after July 1, 2026.

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. E mployees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved

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 The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Proven ability to collaborate with management teams to evaluate and prioritize competing actions. Effectively utilize limited resources to meet strategic goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

1. Demonstrated leadership and communication abilities, including skill in developing strategic workplans, establishing interim milestones, and organizing program operations. Skilled in directing team efforts, providing technical guidance, and setting clear performance objectives.

1. Knowledge of state water programs, policies, and procedures, and understanding of the state and federal laws, policies, and regulations governing water resources. Demonstrates an informed perspective on the critical challenges facing the Regional Board.

1. Proven capability to apply creative, forward - thinking strategies to resolve complex program, policy, or operational challenges. Adept at integrating diverse technical inputs, navigating uncertainty, managing risk, and delivering reasonable solutions.

1. Experienced in managing and mentoring a diverse workforce. Understands employer-employee relations principles and practices within the State of California. Committed to promoting equal opportunity in hiring, employee development, and advancement, while maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is mandatory and must be submitted along with the State application and resume and serve as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than three (3) pages in length, using 12-point Arial font , and normal margins.

The SOQ must list each "Desirable Qualification" and describe your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed in the same order as listed.

Applications received without the Statement of Qualifications addressed as stated may not be considered.

NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Remote work

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