Stewardship Water Resource Manager, California

The Stewardship Water Resource Manager provides technical leadership and support for the management of the Conservancy’s water resources state-wide, which includes surface and groundwater rights associated with TNC. Responsibilities include compliance with State and local reporting requirements for diversion of surface water and use of groundwater; management of relationships with external entities (e.g., water districts, academics); technical contributions to habitat and flow restoration projects; and management of data and devices for monitoring diversions, flows, groundwater and temperature. This position will ensure accurate data collection and management, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and alignment of water management with established and future programmatic water strategies. This is also a project management position on the Stewardship team, with a significant role providing technical support or leading on the design of restoration projects to address hydrology, groundwater recharge, surface flows and water budgeting. The Stewardship Water Manager will develop innovative analyses, tools and frameworks for water management on TNC lands, assist with negotiated solutions for complex water management challenges to conserve and protect natural communities. The Stewardship Water Manager will travel up to 20% of the time to Conservancy land throughout California.

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose contributing to conservation, join is as our California Stewardship Water Resource Manager!

We’re looking for someone with a balance of strong technical and interpersonal communication skills to manage our Chapter's water stewardship. Does the idea of working closely with other Stewardship teammates across the state excite you? Then join TNC and apply today!

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in natural resource management, engineering or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Under minimum supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.

• Experience working with GIS, data management and technological tools used for remote monitoring.

• Experience leading matrixed teams (without supervisory responsibilities).

• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.

• Experience in partnership development with government officials, scientists, landowners, community groups, academia.

• Experience negotiating.

• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in water resource management or engineering (or related field).

• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling to support restoration concept development and/or flood mitigation concept development

• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and negotiations

• Familiarity with principles of water acquisition and water rights

• Knowledge of ecological and land management principles

• Knowledge of current trends regarding water resource management in California

• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.

• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.

• Experience with public fundraising

• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

The starting pay for this position is within the range of $73,000 – $103,125. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and state of employment is California. Where a successful candidate’s pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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