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Application Due Date: August 12, 2025
Join our team! We are seeking someone with strong supervisory and program management skills to oversee our ecological and community programs in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh. This position offers a unique opportunity to not only manage programs that make a difference, but also to work closely with executive management to shape the organization’s programs.
The Conservancy is a small, committed, and collaborative team that works across departments and disciplines to protect, enhance, and restore the Delta's economy, agriculture and working landscapes, and environment.
In this position you will:
- Oversee the implementation of the Conservancy’s Ecological Restoration and Climate Adaptation and Community Enhancement programs.
- Supervise, develop, and direct a professional team of staff in carrying out the Conservancy’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
- Manage complex projects that advance ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, community enhancement, and agricultural sustainability in the Delta.
- Lead special initiatives that support and advance the Conservancy’s mission.
- Communicate with Conservancy management and Board, interested parties (e.g., non-profits, community-based organizations, public agencies, tribes), all levels of government, and other entities.
- Develop and maintain relationships and build partnerships within the Delta community, including non-profits, community-based organizations, public agencies, tribal entities, and more.
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Application Due Date: August 12, 2025
Join our team! We are seeking someone with strong supervisory and program management skills to oversee our ecological and community programs in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh. This position offers a unique opportunity to not only manage programs that make a difference, but also to work closely with executive management to shape the organization’s programs.
The Conservancy is a small, committed, and collaborative team that works across departments and disciplines to protect, enhance, and restore the Delta's economy, agriculture and working landscapes, and environment.
In this position you will:
- Oversee the implementation of the Conservancy’s Ecological Restoration and Climate Adaptation and Community Enhancement programs.
- Supervise, develop, and direct a professional team of staff in carrying out the Conservancy’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
- Manage complex projects that advance ecosystem…
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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How to Apply
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
OHR - MAILING
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 989052
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
OHR - DROP OFF
Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 989052
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Other - REQUIRED – Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire section on the job advertisement for details and instructions.
- Other - REQUIRED – Cover Letter
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this…
