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CASQA is seeking highly motivated and experienced professionals to join our team! All team members play important roles that support our efforts to advance sustainable stormwater management protective of California’s water resources, through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

We have open recruitments for the following positions:

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OC Parks has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Environmental Resource Specialist. The Senior Environmental Resources Specialist will assist in achieving environmental compliance with state and federal laws as they relate to the maintenance and operation of OC Parks’ facilities. The duties and responsibilities of this position include filing permit applications, coordinating mitigation and monitoring efforts during and after construction, coordinating technical studies to ensure compliance with permit conditions, and preparing necessary environmental documentation for permit compliance. This position will review, analyze, and develop recommendations, and help implement actions to successfully support OC Parks’ water quality and inspection program. The Senior Environmental Resources Specialist will function as a member of the Coastal Development and Regulatory Compliance group within the Planning and Design Division, inspiring constructive relationships with Parks employees, other County departments, and individuals outside the County government. The incumbent may assist in managing a small program, or a department-wide function or project; may supervise/manage other staff and direct the efforts of staff who are not direct reports, including outside contractors.
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The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a highly collaborative, innovative, and creative individual to join the Environmental Services Department as the Environmental Programs Manager for Watershed programs. This Environmental Programs Manager is part of the management team for the Regulatory Programs Division and leads citywide implementation of the Stormwater Permit and water pollution prevention. The ideal candidate will have a passion for environmental protection, a commitment to serving the community and have outstanding interpersonal skills to navigate new programs and service changes across boundaries. Other skills the City is looking for include excellent analytical problem-solving skills; strong ability to manage a variety of projects; and exceptional team leadership. Come be a part of this hard working and dynamic team of change agents.
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Come join the City of Goleta’s energetic and talented Environment Services team! This position is responsible for leading projects for the Creek and Watershed Management and Stormwater programs, and planning for an environmentally sustainable future. This role supports some or all the following programs: Watershed planning, grant pursuit and management, stormwater development plan review in compliance with Central Coast Post-Construction Requirements and related regulations, compliance with the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), investigations for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, spill response, or other related environmental work, outreach programs and more.
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Environmental Inspectors conduct a variety of compliance inspections and investigation duties to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. They interpret and enforce regulations by assessing environmental data, reviewing self-monitoring reports, performing inspections, and overseeing specialized compliance assessments and investigations. Environmental Inspectors prepare a variety of technical and regulatory reports and maintain program records. We are looking to fill multiple positions in multiple divisions.
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Come join the Contra Costa Clean Water Program’s close-knit team and awesome culture, from our drive to protecting our water resources, to our commitment in leading innovative environmental solutions! This position is responsible for leading stormwater permit implementation and pollution prevention activities, collaborating with other agencies, managing projects, conducting inspections, and engaging with the community for a cleaner and safer future.
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The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the operations of the newly established Environmental Services Division, which oversees programs including solid waste management, stormwater pollution prevention, recycling and waste prevention, and sustainability initiatives and programs. The Environmental Services Manager will also serve as a specialist, liaison, and advocate for the Division’s various programs, with regular contact and interactions with City senior management positions, other public agencies, public and private community organizations, regulatory and governmental agencies, and members of the public.
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Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Services Administrator, coordinates, implements, and monitors the City’s environmental programs in designated program areas (stormwater pollution prevention regulatory compliance, solid waste regulatory compliance, etc.); provides professional and technical assistance to departmental staff, contractors, interns and volunteers in assigned areas of responsibility; performs related work as required.
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Supervises and coordinates assigned environmental programs, with a focus on stormwater but may also include environmental permits and other environmental programs/issues as assigned; coordinates activities with other departments/divisions, outside agencies and the general public; supervises the Environmental Programs Specialist I/II and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Utility Environmental Programs Manager.
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Under general supervision (I) or direction (II, III, IV), performs technical hydrographic/water quality office and/or field activities including monitoring, collecting, analyzing, and evaluating hydrologic/water quality data that is used in studies and for the purpose of planning, hydraulic design, flood control implementation, water resources programs and regulatory compliance. In addition, the Water Resource Specialist (WRS) IV coordinates and leads activities of lower level WRS; and performs the most complex technical duties. There are currently three (3) Regular vacancies: one (1) Water Resources Specialist II (Groundwater); one (1) Water Resources Specialist III (Groundwater); and one (1) Water Resources Specialist III/IV (Water Quality).
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The Assistant Planner is the first level in the professional planning series. Under general supervision, the Assistant Planner provides technical and professional support of the affordable housing and community grant programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
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The Senior Civil Engineer works closely with other divisions to provide customers with certainty, clear and effective communication, and consistent guidance to enable delivery of high quality development projects in the City, exercising engineering judgment, integrating creativity and flexibility to find positive and ethical solutions for all stakeholders. The Senior Civil Engineer is the first line supervisory class in the professional engineering class series. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Development Engineering Division. Work involves supervisory responsibility for the work of technical, professional, and management of staff and requires thorough knowledge of engineering projects.
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The Planning & Building Department is seeking a professional, organized and coachable Sr. Engineering Technician to be a critical member of the County’s West Slope Stormwater Program. The ideal candidate must be a team player and have the ability to multi-task and assist the County’s West Slope Stormwater Coordinator with many aspects of our dynamic stormwater program. Critical roles include collecting asset management data in the field using a tablet, conducting plan review and submitting comments on development projects, investigating and reporting on complaints in the field, assisting designers with water quality standards and treatment methodologies, educating co-workers and the general public on water quality rules and principles, and conducting water quality monitoring and photo-documentation. Ideally, this candidate shall be committed to environmental stewardship, will understand the concepts outlined in the California Phase II MS4 NPDES Permit and will establish positive working relationships with the public, local business and industry groups, County staff and outside agencies. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a high functioning dynamic team working on cutting edge water quality protection in the County.
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The chosen candidate for this role will work within the County’s Planning & Building Department and will be responsible for supporting the plan check and review of erosion and sediment control plans, field inspection, and post-construction stormwater compliance. This Program Manager supports the County’s inter-departmental stormwater team in ensuring construction stormwater compliance throughout the County. The ideal candidate qualifications include current registration in California as a Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) and Qualified SWPP Practitioner (QSP) with at least two years of experience in construction stormwater management.
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Under general supervision, the Port Associate Environmental Planner/Scientist performs professional environmental planning and regulatory compliance work on behalf of Port of Oakland development and operations. The incumbent manages environmental programs and projects, obtains environmental entitlements, and performs a broad range of other related environmental work.
Additional Information – The Port of Oakland is looking to fill multiple positions from this posting. All who have expertise in any areas of the job posting are encouraged to apply, and to share within your network.

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Stormwater Program Specialist to champion the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program. The Senior Stormwater Program Specialist position plays a significant role in C/CAG’s efforts to manage and improve stormwater runoff quality, contributing significantly to the region’s environmental health and sustainability.This pivotal role involves collaborating with 21 member agencies, including the County and cities within San Mateo, the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District, regional stormwater and watershed management programs and partners, as well as local businesses, stakeholders, and the general public in San Mateo County. This role requires a professional who is committed to environmental stewardship, capable of navigating complex regulatory environments, and adept at collaborative problem-solving.
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The Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of surface water resource management and protection activities requiring a detailed understanding of the planning, operating, and engineering characteristics of stormwater/flood projects and systems and the NPDES permits governing such activities. The Specialist will conduct and coordinate implementation of compliance actions required by NPDES permits; evaluate program implementation outcomes and effectiveness; prepare and coordinate preparation of required compliance reports and program implementation documents and ensure timely submittal to regulatory agencies; develop and manage consultant contracts as needed to complete required reports and special studies, and review and ensure quality of consultant products; and coordinate with NPDES Copermittees and regulatory agencies to ensure effective implementation of compliance actions.
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