Program Manager

DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Development, the Program Manager plans, organizes, and coordinates a wide range of strategic, environmental and capital planning activities that support NCTD’s long-range goals and regulatory obligations. Responsibilities include management of long-range planning projects, environmental compliance oversight (including stormwater and hazardous materials programs), and land management functions, such as licenses, leases, and easements.

The position also manages consultant and staff resources to ensure timely and compliant project delivery. Duties involve data collection and analysis, GIS and mapping applications, and coordination with internal departments, external agencies, and local jurisdictions. The Program Manager collaborates with senior management and partner entities to advance District initiatives and ensure alignment with NCTD planning, environmental, and policy objectives.

This position is distinguished by its lead role in managing and integrating NCTD’s strategic, environmental, and capital planning efforts. The Program Manager is responsible for advancing NCTD’s long-range planning initiatives, implementing its environmental compliance programs, including stormwater and hazardous materials management, and land management functions. The role requires a high degree of independent judgment, technical expertise, and coordination across departments and external agencies.

The Program Manager manages complex multi-disciplinary projects, prepares and reviews technical analyses, documentation, and reports, and supports both short- and long-range planning, environmental and land use initiatives that contribute to the effective, sustainable, and compliant operation of NCTD services.

This position reports to the Director of Planning and Development and works closely with other District staff as required. Exercises supervisory authority over a team of up to four (4) staff and may provide guidance to District staff on related projects or subject matter inquiries. This position is responsible for coordinating with District staff, regional stakeholders, and consultants. Further, this position is expected to share expert knowledge and participate as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between NCTD facilities/sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs advanced professional work on a variety of planning and environmental compliance assignments, ensuring accountability and compliance with all current and applicable local, state and federal laws, District and regulatory agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Provides oversight and management of environmental compliance programs, including stormwater management, hazardous materials handling, and compliance with NEPA, CEQA, and related regulatory requirements. Coordinates and oversees the preparation, implementation, and updating of environmental plans, permits, and reports, including SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and hazardous materials business plans.
• Manages consultant contracts for planning, environmental, and engineering efforts in consultation with District Procurement and Contract Administration staff, including the development of RFPs, scopes of work, and project budgets, and review and evaluation of consultant proposals.
• Administers and manages land management functions, including the review, negotiation, and coordination of licenses, leases, easements, and other property agreements to ensure protection of District interests and regulatory compliance.
• Provides direction and supervision to assigned staff, consultants, and contractors, including work planning, performance management, and ensuring compliance with District standards and objectives.
• Acts as a liaison to external agencies, local jurisdictions, and…