Senior Resource Specialist
$150k/y-$196k/y
a day ago
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Summary
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Resource Specialist to join their Bay-Delta Initiatives (BDI) Group in Sacramento, CA. The role involves providing technical, policy, and administrative expertise in support of MWD's mission to ensure reliable water supplies.
About the Role
As a Senior Resource Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert representing MWD in science and management forums for the Bay-Delta's complex water programs. Responsibilities include conducting scientific research, publishing papers, providing technical advice on water resource management policies, project management, and grant administration. You will also assess environmental issues, establish priorities, and represent MWD in multi-agency meetings related to water operations and policy.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geology, Geography, Hydrology, or a related field.
- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, project management, and resource negotiations.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of experience in a related scientific field, particularly in aquatic systems and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta management.
- Strong track record of scientific publications and grant funding acquisition.
- Advanced degree in a STEM field and experience with public agencies.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule with two days in the office and three days remote.
- Every other Friday off.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving nearly 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. Page use subject to public use policy: https://www1.mwdh2o.com/docsvcspubs/socialmedia/SocialMedia_PublicUse.pdf
Sacramento, CA