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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

CA Tahoe Conservancy
El Dorado, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) / CALIFORNIA TAHOE CONSERVANCY / SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 

The reporting location for this position is the California Tahoe Conservancy office in South Lake Tahoe, California. This position will work under the general direction of the Deputy Director (Environmental Program Manager II (Managerial.))


The Director of the Natural Resources Division is part of the executive management team, and helps to guide agency policy, strategic direction, program development, management, and budgeting. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs sensitive and complex environmental programs of major importance to the Conservancy, and has significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies, programs, and budgets. The incumbent leads a broad range of interagency initiatives throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, which includes interaction with managers and executives of Tribal, state, federal, and local government organizations and non-governmental stakeholder groups, and with State control agencies. The incumbent also plays a major role in supporting Conservancy activities in Sacramento, including interaction with senior administration officials and legislative representatives. The incumbent sets the priorities and strategic direction for the Natural Resources programs and supervises several first-line supervisors. The incumbent plays a leading role in internal coordination and integration across programs and works week-to-week with the Directors of Land and Administration, as well as General Counsel. The incumbent leads the development of system improvements that involve multiple programs.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jane Freeman at 530-307-9490 or jane.freeman@tahoe.ca.gov. 

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

The duties of this position are performed inside. This position requires prolonged sitting, use of the telephone, personal computer, copier, and may require long periods of traveling by car. The Conservancy office is located at 1061 3rd Street building and is equipped with standard or ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. Travel may be required to attend internal and external meetings, training, and project sites. This position is eligible for telework, subject to State and Conservancy law and guidelines governing telework.

 

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-516454
Position #(s):
357-001-0756-001
Working Title:
Natural Resources Division Director
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$12,551.00 - $15,602.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
El Dorado County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
CA Tahoe Conservancy

The mission of the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is to lead California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. At the Conservancy, we value an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We believe in maintaining an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment, free from discrimination, that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We foster close relationships built within our agency and with our Basin partners through collaboration, cohesion, communication, and mentorship. Working in the Basin together, Conservancy employees work to serve all members of the public equitably, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for Basin residents, visitors, and all Californians.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.


DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desired qualifications include the ability to:

  1. Foster and succeed in a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences;
  2. Work independently yet determine when to seek guidance, feedback, and help with prioritizing tasks;
  3. Demonstrate sound judgement in identifying issues and risks;
  4. Manage complex projects, including staffing, workload planning, timing, and budgeting;
  5. Supervise staff based on a combination of thorough understanding of agency policy, emotional intelligence, and interest-based negotiation;
  6. Equitably and amicably resolve disagreements and disputes among staff, and conversely build trust and high-performance teams;
  7. Design and facilitate processes that engage diverse communities and stakeholders;
  8. Track scientific developments and debates;
  9. Mentor staff, including knowledge transfer, skills transfer, coaching, and career development.

Salary : $150,612 - $187,224

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