Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist

The County of Riverside’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) has an opportunity for a Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist. The position will be filled at either the Assistant Flood Control Planner or Associate Flood Control Planner level and will be assigned to the Flood Control District’s Watershed Protection Division in Riverside.

Watershed Protection Division staff are responsible for a wide range of surface water resource management and protection activities requiring a detailed understanding of the planning, operating, and engineering characteristics of stormwater/flood projects and systems and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits governing such activities. Staff conduct and coordinate implementation of compliance actions required by NPDES permits; evaluate program implementation outcomes and effectiveness;

prepare and coordinate preparation of required compliance reports and program implementation documents and ensure timely submittal to regulatory agencies; develop and manage consultant contracts as needed to complete required reports and special studies, and review and ensure quality of consultant products; coordinate continuously with NPDES Copermittees and regulatory agencies to ensure effective implementation of compliance actions; plan and coordinate implementation of public education and outreach activities;

analyze environmental legislation/regulations for impact on municipal operations and compliance actions; respond to inquiries and complaints from regulatory agencies, municipalities, and general public regarding water quality concerns; and perform other duties as assigned.

The District requires candidates with excellent communication skills who can directly support the further development of programs and projects protective of Riverside County’s creeks, streams, rivers and lakes. Candidates with experience preparing high quality technical reports and oral presentations, who thrive in a team-focused environment, and have knowledge of municipal NPDES Stormwater Permits and California’s regulatory programs for water quality protection are highly encouraged to apply.

The FCP series and professional progression include Assistant FCP, Associate FCP, Senior FCP, Environmental Project Manager and Division Chief.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County's Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

• Use in-depth knowledge of state, and federal environmental laws to evaluate NPDES permits and Watershed Restoration Plans and develop compliance plans.

• Ensure NPDES permit compliance through implementation of plans and related programs internally and externally in coordination with Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Document and evaluate implementation of compliance actions and develop required reports with as-needed consultant support in coordination with Copermittees and regulatory agencies for timely report submittal and follow-up.

• Serve on technical committees and participate in stakeholder meetings for stormwater quality or water conservation related studies and projects conducted by the District or other agencies. May include scheduling, coordination, leading and facilitating NPDES-related committees and work groups.

• Review consultant progress and work products and prepare contract documentation.

• Critically assess stormwater quality improvement programs and plans to identify potential funding sources, feasibility, and system impact, and anticipated environmental documents required.

• Develop program budgets, determine costs and benefits of existing and proposed stormwater quality and water conservation programs and projects.

• Interact with District staff, Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to timely address questions and complaints.

Assistant Flood Control Planner:
$28.71 - $44.08 Hourly
$4,976.09 - $7,640.69 Monthly
$59,713.06 - $91,688.27 Annually

Education: Graduation from an accredited…