Sonoma Water Climate Resiliency Program Manager - Extra-Help

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and perform analysis to advance the phased rollout of Sonoma Water’s 2021 Climate Adaptation Plan and its 2023 Climate and Energy Resiliency Policy.
• Develop policies and plans to guide Sonoma Water’s climate resiliency portfolio.
• Review work plans and proposals for natural and built infrastructure projects to align with best practices for utilizing climate datasets and methodologies for adaptive management.
• Present to executives the emerging issues related to catastrophic flood risk, weather trends, climate-related risks, infrastructure impacts, and compounding hazards.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret a variety of reports and spatial data.
• Utilize project management tools, including task planning, budgeting, and time monitoring, to effectively deliver on project goals.
• Participate in committees and task forces within Sonoma Water, as well as through collaborations with local and regional partners.
• Build relationships with key internal and external partners to advance Sonoma Water’s climate equity strategy.

Requirements

• Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein. Normally, three years of experience supervising or coordinating a program including some responsibility for program coordination, planning, analysis and administration, including at least one year leading or supervising staff would provide such opportunity.
• Education: Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein. Normally, significant college coursework in business or public administration, finance, economics or a closely related area would provide this opportunity. For some assignments, college coursework in social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field may be desirable.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment, to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Be Deeply Committed To Community Building And Will Bring Extensive Experience In Both Program Management And Public Sector Planning. They Will Also Possess Many Of The Following:

• Academic background in fields such as climate science, geography, environmental studies, natural resources, conservation, hydrology, planning, public policy, or political science.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects, evaluating results, meeting program objectives, and setting clear priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Experience facilitating collaborative planning and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong desire to promote collaboration through the development of transparent, results-oriented strategies that enhance coordination and drive shared success.
• Exceptional abilities in communication, program oversight, data analysis, and report preparation.