Watershed Program Supervisor
Watershed Program Supervisor
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The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the Citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establishan environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Department of Public Works Watershed and Stormwater Management DivisionWould you like to contribute your environmental protection experience creativity and professional talents to serve Oaklands community through the protection of creeks lakes and the San Francisco Bay Come join the City of Oakland and become part of a diverse organization dedicated to maintaining improving and preserving Oaklands infrastructure and environment for the residents businesses visitors and future generations of every neighborhood in our diverse city.
The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division (Watershed Division) of Oakland Public Works manages and facilitates compliance with numerous stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory requirements including trash discharge reduction capture controls green stormwater infrastructure polychlorinated biphenols (PCB) and mercury controls illicit discharge controls water quality monitoring and public outreach and education. The Watershed Division also has an award-winning creek and wetland restoration program that has completed multiple projects to restore habitat and improve flood control and water quality. The Citys storm drainage repair and improvement capital program is also managed by the Watershed Division.
The Watershed Division is a leader in creative and innovative stormwater management projects and policy. The Division pursues opportunities to meet stormwater management goals that also help the City achieve climate change resiliency equity sustainability economic efficiency environmental and neighborhood improvement and public health and safety objectives.
Contribute to the City of Oaklands efforts to protect and enhance water quality in creeks and the Bay prevent stormwater pollution comply with environmental regulations improve creekside habitats through restoration and acquisition projects help with new projects to repair and improve the storm drain system provide ecological conservation feedback on proposed land developments in the City and help solve a wide variety of problems and challenges facing water quality and nature in the City of Oakland. Our programs are described in part at .
As a Watershed Program Supervisor you will supervise and oversee a small team of program analysts who specialize in watershed management and work alongside a small team of engineers. The Watershed and Stormwater Team are experienced motivated and hard-working with a lot of know-how for not only their field of expertise but also how to get things done in the City of Oaklands bureaucracy.
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Working for the City of Oakland
We are looking for someone who is:- creative persistent and excited to be part of a team that focuses on innovative and equitable solutions to challenging problems.
- well-versed in local and state regulatory compliance for stormwater management water quality and habitat restoration.
- eager to connect and engage with individuals and organizations in the community to address their needs and challenges while supporting watershed projects and stormwater management.
- proficient with interpreting technical plans and documents and able to navigate the unique challenges of advancing watershed and stormwater management work in the public sector.
- analytical and articulate with the ability to communicate compellingly and persuasively with elected officials management and the general public.
- effective in a collaborative team environment and skilled in leading and guiding staff to navigate a diverse and complex workload even when service demand sometimes exceeds available resources.
What you will typically be responsible for:- Directing planning and implementing projects and programs to address technical and regulatory issues related to stormwater waterways and water quality.
- Supervising a small team of four staff including conducting performance evaluations resolving complex project issues and providing administrative oversight.
- Coordinating response to urgent and complex stormwater management issues such as illegal discharges to creeks and storm drains.
- Conducting field investigations regarding complex regulatory status water quality issues and various habitat and stormwater system conditions.
- Providing training and technical guidance on watershed and stormwater management topics including regulatory compliance.
- Coordinating with and providing review to other City work groups on projects and programs that affect stormwater and waterways.
- Reviewing and interpreting technical documents related to water quality and stormwater regulations stormwater management systems riparian habitat hydrology and/or creek restoration.
- Managing and/or assisting with stormwater waterway and watershed capital projects to build repair and restore natural features along creeks and shorelines as well as storm drainage gray and green infrastructure.
- Conducting meetings with design consultants on restoration projects to ensure that project goals are adhered to.
- Reviewing and approving contract administration and negotiations assisting staff with writing grant proposals and preparing reports.
- Responding effectively to urgent matters and assisting community organizations district boards and citizen advisory bodies.
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A few reasons you might love this job:- You will supervise a team committed to developing and implementing programs and projects to protect and enhance water quality and nature for the City of Oakland.
- You will work in an exciting and fast-paced environment where creativity problem-solving and leadership are celebrated.
- You will have the opportunity to attend professional development conferences and trainings that are stormwater and watershed-focused.
- You will collaborate with other Bay Area cities and counties to deliver cutting-edge projects and programs that provide regional water quality protection benefits
- You will interact and collaborate with various City departments divisions and discipline areas to help the City meet environmental protection regulations.
- You will work on complex long-term problems such as water pollution from industrial and community sources.
- You will need to bring less informed and invested stakeholders into alignment and partnership for your programs to succeed.
- You will need to navigate the City hierarchy and chain of command communication.
- Your work may be constrained by staffing and funding shortfalls.
Competencies Required:- Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative):Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
- Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
- Establishing Credibility:Doing what one commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
- Innovative Problem Solving:Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Leveraging Technology:Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
- Managing Performance:Ensuring superior individual and group performance
- Presentation Skill:Formally delivering information to groups
- Professional & Technical Expertise:Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Project Management:Ensuring that projects are on time on budget and achieve their objectives
- Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Valuing Diversity:Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Writing:Communicating effectively in writing
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time permanent part-time or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Environmental Studies Business Public Administration or a closely related field.Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in planning organizing developing and implementing stormwater quality management and/or related environmental projects including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
The incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and the hours worked public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License while employed.Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with inspection programs and best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention at commercial industrial and construction sites.
- Experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater permit compliance.
- Experience with applying for and managing grants.
- Working use of Spanish Chinese or other non-English languages spoken and used in Oakland.
- Masters degree in Environmental Studies Business Public Administration or a closely related field
- Possession of a relevant professional certification such as:
- American Public Works Association Certified Stormwater
- Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (SWPPP)
- Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (SWPPP) Plan Developer
- Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner
- Certified Stormwater Inspector
Supplemental Information
- The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and Human Resources staff review their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge skills and abilities in job-related areas.
Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.
In the final review candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history education or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment all qualified applicants will be sent a writing exercise (weighted 100%) which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is the week of November 3 2025.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Whats in it for you- Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work weeks and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation:2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
- Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
*Benefits describedhereindo notrepresenta contract and may be changed without notice.Additionalinformation can be foundhere:Working for Oakland City of Oakland CA
Applicantsare required to submitcriminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished ina timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employeesare required tocomplete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as orderedin the event ofan emergency.
How to ApplyApply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours tosubmityour application if you are a new user of the system.APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally10:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided byGovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contactGovernmentJobsLive Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.For recruitment-specific questions please contact Alanna Butler HR Analystat .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
