Executive Officer

~ The San Joaquin River Conservancy (SJRC) is a regionally governed agency created to develop and manage the San Joaquin River Parkway, a planned 22-mile natural and recreational area in the floodplain extending from Friant Dam to Highway 99. ~

The Conservancy’s mission includes acquiring approximately 5,900 acres from willing sellers; developing, operating, and managing those lands for public access and recreation; and protecting, enhancing, and restoring riparian and floodplain habitat.

• San Joaquin River Conservancy Act
• San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan

Position Overview

• The San Joaquin River Conservancy, an agency within the State of California Resources Agency, is seeking an Executive Officer dedicated to public service and energized by hard-work to lead this agency to develop and manage the San Joaquin River Parkway.
• The agency is supported by a total staff of three, plus one full time staff member at the California Wildlife Conservation Board, and an operational budget of $702,000, plus millions of dollars in bond funds available for capital projects. 

Qualifications

• Bring the ability to promote and effectively represent the public interests of the Conservancy’s mission, prepare budgets and have a working knowledge of public fiscal controls and public finance.
• Exercise a high degree of sound judgment.
• Possess excellent research, analytical, and writing skills and experience producing complex documents.
• Bring the knowledge and ability to administer bid processes, knowledge of contract provisions and preparation, and ability to oversee contractors, service providers and work products.
• Possess a working knowledge and/or experience in conservation, environmental regulation, planning, natural resources management, and related matters. 

Compensation

• Annual salary up to $125,000.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter, resume and additional information, which can be found here. 
• Application Deadline: Open until filled. 
• First review of resumes: no earlier than Friday, August 31, 2018.

~ The San Joaquin River Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer ~