Program Analyst III (Selective Certification in Watershed), City of Oakland Public Works Department

Oakland, CA

Position Title: Program Analyst III (Selective Certification in Watershed)

Organization: City of Oakland Public Works Department

Location: Oakland, CA

Organization Overview: The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division (Watershed Division) of Oakland Public Works manages/facilitates compliance with numerous stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory requirements including trash discharge reduction capture controls, green stormwater infrastructure, polychlorinated biphenols (PCB) and mercury controls, illicit discharge controls, water quality monitoring, and public outreach and education. The Watershed Division also has an award-winning creek and wetland restoration program that has completed multiple projects to restore habitat and improve flood control and water quality. The City’s storm drainage repair and improvement capital program is also managed by the Watershed Division.

The Watershed Division is a leader in creative and innovative stormwater management projects and policy.  The Division pursues opportunities to meet stormwater management goals that also help the City achieve climate change resiliency, equity, sustainability, economic efficiency, environmental and neighborhood improvement, and public health and safety objectives.

Position Overview: Contribute to the City of Oakland’s efforts to protect and enhance water quality in creeks and the Bay, prevent stormwater pollution, comply with environmental regulations, improve creekside habitats through restoration and acquisition projects, help with new projects to repair and improve the storm drain system, provide ecological conservation feedback on proposed land developments in the City, and help solve a wide variety of problems and challenges facing water quality and nature in the City of Oakland.

The position works as one of a cohort of four Program Analyst III’s, along with a small team of engineers, a unit supervisor, and division manager.  The current team is experienced, motivated, and hard-working with a lot of know-how for not only their field of expertise, but also how to get things done in the City of Oakland’s bureaucracy.

Duties: 

  • Directing, planning, and implementing projects and programs to address technical and regulatory issues related to stormwater, waterways and water quality.
  • Coordinating response to urgent stormwater management issues such as illicit discharges to creeks and storm drains.
  • Conducting field investigations regarding regulatory status, water quality issues, and various habitat and stormwater system conditions.
  • Providing training and technical guidance on watershed and stormwater management topics, including regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinating with and providing review to other City work groups on projects and programs that affect stormwater and waterways.
  • Reviewing and interpreting technical documents related to water quality and stormwater regulations, stormwater management systems, riparian habitat, hydrology, and/or creek restoration.
  • Managing and/or assisting with stormwater, waterway, and watershed capital projects to build, repair, and restore natural features along creeks and shorelines, as well as storm drainage infrastructure.
  • Negotiating and administering contracts, writing and submitting grant proposals, and preparing reports.
  • Providing assistance to community organizations, district boards, and citizen advisory bodies.
  • Supervising assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, hydrology, landscape architecture or related field from accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience: Four years of relevant experience in stormwater/watershed management, regulatory compliance or water related projects, including one year of lead direction or supervisory experience.

Competencies Required:

  • Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
  • Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing sensible meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
  • Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
  • Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
  • Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
  • Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
  • Action & Results Focused: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
  • Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
  • Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
  • Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions, functions, or teams   
  • Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
  • Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
  • Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with inspection programs and best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention at commercial, industrial, and construction sites.
  • Experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater permit compliance.
  • Experience with applying for and managing grants.
  • Working use of Spanish, Chinese, or other non-English languages spoken and used in Oakland.
  • Possessing a relevant professional certification such as:
    • American Public Works Association Certified Stormwater
    • Qualified SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) Practitioner
    • Qualified SWPP Plan Developer
    • Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner
    • Certified Stormwater Inspector

Salary/Pay: $99,563.16 – $122,243.88 Annually

Application Deadline: October 22 11:59 p.m. Pacific

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.