Project Manager 3 - Watershed Planning

About the role

The Natural Systems Enhancement and Stewardship department is seeking a Project Manager 3 - Watershed Planning. This position manages planning projects from initiation through completion, applying appropriate levels of oversight based on project scope, complexity, and organizational needs. Supports the planning, development, and implementation of strategies at the watershed and sub-basin scale to advance stormwater management, ecological enhancement, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Produces integrated planning deliverables, including subbasin strategies, stormwater master plans, priority assessments, and alternative analyses.
• Guides the development and implementation planning of resilient stream corridor approaches, stormwater management, stream enhancement, and riparian plantings projects to meet regulatory requirements and advance watershed health goals.
• Manages assigned projects to align with program and departmental roadmaps and CWS key outcomes by defining scope, developing requests for proposals, overseeing contracts and consultants, maintaining schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies, and coordinating with Procurement on the consultant selection process and approvals.
• Maintains project progress, risks, and changes, providing timely updates and coordinating project elements with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on project activities, trends, and effectiveness to ensure alignment with ecological goals and organizational objectives.
• Leads collaborative development of project concepts, evaluates alternatives and identifies cost-effective, innovative methods, tools, and practices for implementation.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, including agencies, jurisdictions, community groups, contractors, and consultants to support project development and implementation.
• Supports public involvement activities in partnership with Communications and Community Engagement, represents CWS in meetings with advisory committees, partner agencies, and community groups.
• Resolves complaints and addresses public concerns related to projects.
• Serves as a technical resource providing guidance in the development and implementation of department activities and projects.
• Trains, mentors, and coordinates the work of interns.
• May supervise the work of technical, professional, and/or supervisory staff.
• Oversees employee development and performance including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals, and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and other divisions within CWS, as well as external partners and stakeholders.
• Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Requirements

• 3 years of supervisory, managerial, project, or team lead experience;
• 5 years planning, managing, and implementing projects in one or more of the following areas: Surface water, stormwater, or watershed restoration Engineering Conservation or ecological restoration Environmental or land use planning and development;
• College-level coursework in environmental science, engineering, ecology, planning, geography, hydrology, water resources policy and management, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.