Flood Control Division Chief

Flood Control Division Chief

Salary: $120,755 – $191,764 Annually

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) seeks a Flood Control Division Chief. This position will be based in Riverside and will play a crucial role in our Watershed Protection Division.

The Flood Control Division Chief is an advanced level manager classification reporting directly to an Assistant Chief Engineer and part of the 15-member management team. This classification is responsible for the overall coordination and establishment of operations, programs, duties, policies, practices, and procedures through the management of staff within the Watershed Protection Division at the Flood Control District. The Watershed Protection Division Manager ensures the District’s compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater management infrastructure.

The ideal candidate for Flood Control Division Chief will be a visionary leader with a strong background in the field of stormwater quality, an expert negotiating NPDES permits or similar, and a history of building strong partnerships. The District is looking for an innovative, relationship-oriented leader who is empathetic, a flexible staff manager who encourages open dialogue, new ideas, staff development, and builds strong teams. The ideal candidate is also an active problem solver who develops alternative solutions, and brings resolutions to issues, involving others as needed.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, click HERE to view our position brochure.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of the Watershed Protection Division ensure the District’s compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater management infrastructure
• Represent the District at technical advisory committees, stakeholder meetings, water quality task forces, and public forums, offering subject matter expertise and facilitating discussions.
• Drive rulemaking processes and negotiations for NPDES permit adoption, water quality objectives, and Basin Plan updates.
• Interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to divisional functions; evaluate pertinent legislative changes and impending changes; schedule major activities to assure efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of technical reports and oral presentations on storm water quality projects and programs to the Board of Supervisors, various commissions, governmental officials, the public, and staff; may be required to defend technical reports of a complex or controversial nature.
• Coordinate the work of a division with the other divisions of the District, other departments of the County and public and private agencies; represent the District at meetings, conferences, seminars, and in court.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts and/or agreements for District projects; may prepare bid specifications for purchase of specialized equipment.
• Direct the preparation of cost estimates and economic analyses.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of a variety of complex fiscal and management reports and correspondence; perform special studies as assigned by the Assistant Chief Flood Control Engineer, including periodic reports that reflect the overall financial position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, geology, biological resources, chemistry, hydrology, or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in an administrative or managerial capacity overseeing stormwater programs, which included two of the five years in a supervisory capacity. (A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil or environmental engineering, planning, environmental science, or a related field to the assignment may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.)

Other requirements: 

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge of: Local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices, including Clean Water Act Section 402, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, California Water Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance pertaining to NPDES Permitting, Waters of the U.S. and Waters of the State and Waste Discharge Requirements; basic principles of stormwater management, and social, economic and environmental conditions which affect public works planning general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; managing National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Stormwater Programs, which entail developing and implementing regional compliance strategies, conducting water quality monitoring and research, and supporting stakeholder engagement efforts. Understanding principles and practices of budgeting and financial management; functions and relationships of the local, state and federal governments and their impact on divisional activities; principles and techniques of modern management, organization, budgeting, and personnel management.

Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of a division overseeing compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater management infrastructure; analyze complex, technical and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action; supervise the preparation of comprehensive studies and technical reports, including recommendations; make effective presentations to and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences with other governmental agencies and the public; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 6, 2025.

To be considered, please electronically submit your application, including resume via Government Jobs or clicking HERE.

Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.