Executive Director

This position is responsible for managing the administrative, financial, policy, regulatory, and legislative interests of two organizations under the general direction of their respective governing board of directors. This involves managing the office, public relations, personnel matters, and general affairs of each organization, plus advocating for relevant policies and programs with the legislature, state and federal agencies, community groups, and the general public.Administrative duties include responsibility for guiding development of annual budgets and making fiscal recommendations on expenditures and expenses, as well as managing staff and legal/engineering consultants. This position will work collaboratively with those legal/engineering consultants.This is a full-time, in-office, salaried exempt position with tasks and duties that require attendance and effort beyond regular business hours. Experience in managing personnel, overseeing annual budget development and implementation, and engaging with regulatory and legislative decision makers is necessary.CCVFCA Background

The CA Central Valley Flood Control Association (CCVFCA) was established in 1926 to promote the common interests of rural and urban local flood management agencies sharing in the responsibilities associated with reducing the risks of flooding in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, including the Delta. Today, CCVFCA is the premier flood protection advocacy organization comprised of over 75 members with a wide spectrum of flood control expertise; reclamation districts conducting surface drainage and routine levee maintenance; cities and counties managing stormwater and levee systems; regional agencies constructing urban flood control improvements; and associated consulting firms. The Association is governed by bylaws and a 28-member board of directors.The government entities this position will most frequently interact with and monitor activities of are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), CA Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC), and the Delta Protection Commission (DPC).CCVFCA Executive Director Duties

Serve as the public representative of the approximately 75 members and associatesCommunicate with the internal and external members, state and local decision makers, and other interested stakeholdersMembership recruitment and retention; updating membership through emails and production of the Association’s Flood Flash newsletterImplementation of a Strategic PlanOversight of personnel and financesDevelopment of policy positions and commentsProviding guidance to legal, engineering, and legislative consultantsNDWA Background

The North Delta Water Agency (NDWA/Agency) was formed in 1973 by a special act of the State Legislature to represent northern Delta water users in negotiating a contract with the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) to mitigate the water right impacts of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP). The Agency’s boundaries encompass approximately 300,000 acres; including all of that portion of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, as defined in Water Code Section 12220, situated within Sacramento, Yolo and Solano Counties, including New Hope Tract, Canal Ranch and Staten Island in northeastern San Joaquin County.NDWA has a statutory mandate under California law to assure that the lands within the North Delta have a dependable supply of water of suitable quality sufficient to meet present and future beneficial uses. In 1981, NDWA and the State of California, acting through DWR, executed the Contract for the Assurance of a Dependable Water Supply of Suitable Quality (1981 Contract). The Agency is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the 1981 Contract, the collection of property assessments from all parcels within its jurisdiction, and the annual payment to DWR for any reimbursable benefits from the operation of the SWP/CVP, offset by any detriments caused thereby. The Agency is governed by special statutes and a 5-member board of directors.The government entities this position will most frequently interact with and monitor activities of are: DWR, DSC, DPC, Delta Conservancy, State Water Resources Control Board, Delta Watermaster Office, Division of Water Rights, and the Delta Conveyance Design & Construction Authority (DCA).NDWA Executive Director Duties

Oversight of all administrative, financial, and personnel matters and is directly responsible for administering and enforcing the 1981 ContractProviding guidance to legal, engineering, and legislative consultants, and interacting with government agencies, landowners within the jurisdiction, and other Delta stakeholdersPublic Speaking: representing the Agency at industry meetings which often involves making both formal and informal presentationsIdentifying proposed actions that would affect the 1981 Contract or water users within the Agency, writing comment letters, and attending meetings on behalf of NDWA.Education & Experience Requirements

4-year bachelor’s degree2 years of management experience; and 5 years of policy, regulatory, or legislative experienceFamiliarity with water resource issues, developing annual budgets, managing staff and consultants, and the state laws and regulations related to public agency governance, including the Ralph M. Brown Act is preferredExcellent writing and communication skillsGeneral knowledge of state agencies involved in water resource issues.Professional demeanor and accustomed to working in a collaborative work environmentMust have a valid California Driver’s License because driving is necessary in the course of business for the two organizationsCompensation

Competitive salary based on experience100% employer paid Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for employeeRetirement via a 401(a) and a 457(b) plan12 paid holidays/yearVacationSick leave

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