Flood Control Division Chief

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) seeks a Flood Control Division Chief.

This position will be based in Riverside and will play a crucial role in our Watershed Protection Division.

The Flood Control Division Chief is an advanced level manager classification reporting directly to an Assistant Chief Engineer and part of the 15-member management team.

This classification is responsible for the overall coordination and establishment of operations, programs, duties, policies, practices, and procedures through the management of staff within the Watershed Protection Division at the Flood Control District.

The Watershed Protection Division Manager ensures the District's compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater management infrastructure.

The ideal candidate for Flood Control Division Chief will be a visionary leader with a strong background in the field of stormwater quality, an expert negotiating NPDES permits or similar, and a history of building strong partnerships.

The District is looking for an innovative, relationship-oriented leader who is empathetic, a flexible staff manager who encourages open dialogue, new ideas, staff development, and builds strong teams.

The ideal candidate is also an active problem solver who develops alternative solutions, and brings resolutions to issues, involving others as needed.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

This position is currently a full-time companion position with benefits.

It is expected that this position will become a full-time regular position in the near future.

This companion position has been opened to allow proper training time before the current Division Chief vacates the position.

For more information regarding companion positions, please contact the recruiter.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.


* Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of the Watershed Protection Division ensure the District's compliance with environmental laws and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater management infrastructure


* Represent the District at technical advisory committees, stakeholder meetings, water quality task forces, and public forums, offering subject matter expertise and facilitating discussions.


* Drive rulemaking processes and negotiations for NPDES permit adoption, water qua...