The Coachella Valley (Valley) includes nine diverse cities: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, and Coachella, as well as portions of unincorporated Riverside County. The Valley is an alluring destination for both residents and tourists alike with year-round sunshine, low cost of living, and a variety of cultural activities. The Coachella Valley Water District has offices located in the cities of Palm Desert and Coachella and has nearly 1,000 square miles within its boundaries.
A governing five-member Board of Directors is elected from five geographic divisions for four-year terms. This fiscal year, CVWD has $165.6 million budgeted for capital projects and $300 million for operating and maintenance. Currently, CVWD has a staff of more than 560.
The Environmental Services Department is responsible for water quality and groundwater replenishment monitoring and reporting, including oversight of a state-certified laboratory. The Department also manages biological resources and environmental permitting programs. The Department is organized into six divisions that develop and implement programs to comply with local, state, and federal regulations protecting water quality and environmental resources. The divisions are: Environmental, Water Quality, Laboratory, Monitoring, Source Control and Water Resources. The Department has 30 FTEs with a $9.3 million FY2025 budget.
Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the Environmental Services Administrator - Water Quality and Compliance directs, manages and oversees assigned environmental services programs in quality and compliance and associated policies and procedures with District-wide impact. The Environmental Services Administrator - Water Quality and Compliance also acts as a liaison with public and private organizations and regulatory agencies to support the District’s objectives related to environmental services. They have 5 direct reports.
The ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, biology, environmental science, natural resources management, or other job relevant field; AND have eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in activities related to water quality management, water resources management, wastewater source control management, or professional geological, hydrogeological, or engineering experience. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of direct managerial/supervisory experience. Certification as a Laboratory Analyst Grade IV through CWEA or AWWA is a plus.
Salary range: $148,548 to $207,396
Please apply on-line by June 23, 2025 at www.allianceRC.com. For questions, contact Sherrill Uyeda at suyeda@allianceRC.com or Syldy Tom at stom@allianceRC.com. Main Office is (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA.