Executive Director
San Joaquin Tributaries Authority
Contract Budget: Up to $280,000 (for first-year contract, depending on qualifications and experience) *

*Additional funds are allocated for travel and support

The San Joaquin Tributaries Authority (SJTA) is seeking a dynamic, proven water leader to serve as its first Executive Director as an independent contractor. In this newly created leadership position, you will represent public agency members of the Joint Powers Authority which hold senior water rights and operate on the Tuolumne and Stanislaus Rivers. The Executive Director will build a high-level of awareness and rally support for the Authority’s goals, programs, and policy positions among its members, elected officials, and key administration leaders (state and federal), statewide and national organizations, NGOs, and the news media. They will be an effective relationship builder who will bring people together, collaborate around common goals, and create connections among constituents.

The Executive Director will be passionate about water-related issues affecting this region, using sound science to make policy improvements. They will be a solution-oriented leader, who uses good judgment and strategic thinking in their decision making. The SJTA is eager to welcome an Executive Director with exemplary communication and collaboration skills, as this role involves serving as the SJTA spokesperson, building awareness of the SJTA and its mission and coordinating with groups and individuals on key issues.. If you are excited to bring diverse interests together to build effective partnerships to accomplish common goals, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e79a6d71-ac8c-4029-bc74-bacf2bd0bd9c

THE JOB
The Executive Director will champion projects and programs that align with the Authority’s goals and key objectives, such as the 2022 Strategic Visioning Plan to advance collaborative, sustainable water management and flood control while providing dependable water supplies for agriculture, the environment, and the communities served by the SJTA’s member agencies. While providing statewide leadership on behalf of the member agencies, this trustworthy, credible leader will oversee an approximate budget of $1.5 million. They will also oversee management and administrative functions, such as reports to the Board of Commissioners, meeting coordination, goal setting and action planning. They will serve as the key representative of the SJTA, often speaking in front of regional groups, legislative and regulatory bodies, organizations, and commissions. They will champion regional water programs, promote effective water policy development, and establish valuable partnerships. This role is hybrid, with flexibility to work from home or at a working space available at each of the SJTA member locations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in water policy and water rights. They will have strong relationship-building skills, leveraging their robust network to bring policy and programs to fruition. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-sufficient leader, who is highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to make change and be committed to this important leadership role. The successful candidate will understand the importance of sound science, using this principle to progress essential water management decisions. They will be a skilled collaborator and consensus-builder who will bring various stakeholders together to achieve a common goal. This leader will be resourceful in managing and securing funding, including identifying and managing grants. They will also be politically savvy in their ability to navigate complex situations with composure. The SJTA’s Executive Director will be someone who demonstrates good judgement, active listening, self-awareness, and humility. They will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills and strive to create productive connections across the water industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• 10 years of increasingly responsible experience involving California water policies, water law, and State and Federal regulations and issues, and conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water management; including four years of administrative and management responsibility.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, water resources planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment.

COMPENSATION

Contract Budget: Up to $280,000 for first-year contract, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional funds are allocated for travel and support. This is not an employee position, and no benefits are included.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply byApril 8th by completing an application and attaching your cover letter and resume at wbcpinc.com/job-board/

Third-party firms/employers interested in filling this position will have to apply with the resume(s) of those who will be assigned to fulfill this role and those individuals will need to be available to interview.

Save the Dates:

Round one interviews will be virtual and take place on April 30, 2024. Finalists will move forward to round two interviews within one week that will be in person and take place at the Turlock Irrigation District. Selected candidates must be available for these dates.

Questions? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries.

• wendi@wbcpinc.com
• 541-664-0376 / 866-929-WBCP (9227)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $280,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• California: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person