Region Office Manager

Job Description and Duties

Are you ready to lead a fantastic team of engineers, geologists, scientists, technicians, and administrative professionals providing support for integrated regional water management and climate resilience efforts, assisting with sustainable groundwater management, evaluating water supplies, responding to drought, promoting water conservation, collecting and disseminating all kinds of water and land use data, and conducting environmental studies and projects; all to help communities from California’s central coast across the San Joaquin Valley up to the crest of Sierra Nevada?  If so, apply today!

We’re seeking a manager to guide our South Central Region Office team; a leader who is accomplished at promoting the Department’s vision and plans and advocating for program needs; a collaborator who is effective at working with a multitude of federal, tribal, State, and local partners and interests on politically charged or controversial issues; a mentor who can calm nerves, inspire confidence, and motivate both staff and management across the Department, among our government partners, and with the many communities in the Region.

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Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to travel throughout the Region, to field locations, to headquarters in Sacramento, and to other venues as necessary to represent the Region, Division, or Department with little or no advanced warning.

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1 st .

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable of leadership principles, program administration, and California water history and laws or codes affecting Department of Water Resource’s programs; is familiar with the water agencies and interests of the San Joaquin Valley, foothills and Central Coast communities; is practiced at managing staff and showing empathy and consideration for others; is a strategic thinker and adept at learning new things, adapting to changing conditions, and balancing competing priorities; is highly organized, industrious, and accountable; and has excellent verbal and written communication skills and is comfortable speaking to large groups and the media.

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. This is a hybrid position with up to 4 days per week in-office.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit: 1) Standard State Application (std 689); 2) Cover letter; and 3) An essay addressing the following: How your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences align with the desirable qualifications for the South Central Region Office Manager position.  Please reference SAP Position #50003213 and Job Control # JC-530682 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The Essay is an important part of your application. It is a separate typed document, two-page maximum, in Arial or Calibri 12-point font, that succinctly and clearly describes your  knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and how they align with the qualifications listed under the Desirable Qualifications for the position.  

The following basis of eligibility will be considered:  List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - Essay (2-pg max typed in Arial or Calibri 12-pt font)