Water Resources Planner/Project Manager

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Planner/Project Manager who will contribute to water resources planning and watershed management projects. The role will coordinate and lead project team members, manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and build client communications. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast?paced, evolving practice to grow our services across California.

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in?office and remote work, hiring priority is given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which includes Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
• Contribute to QA/QC processes to support technical accuracy and compliance
• Prepare water supply studies and water management plans, including analysis of drought and climate change impacts on water supplies and systems
• Research, compile, and summarize regional water supply sources and infrastructure
• Prepare water demand forecasts based on socioeconomic factors, existing and future land use, and historical water use
• Develop water supply projections based on historical and climate?influenced hydrology
• Prepare water grant applications, including assessment of proposed water supply project contributions to long?term supply reliability
• Analyze surface, groundwater, and treated water quality improvements
• Prepare environmental constraints analysis and CEQA/NEPA compliance for water projects
• Identify and assess climate adaptation and resilience strategies for water systems
• Complete climate vulnerability assessments and prepare climate change action plans
• Interact with various members of public agency staff on matters related to water resources
• Perform research for complex water management planning projects and prepare statistical reports on water, land use, physical, social and economic issues
• Review and analyze data for compliance with state and federal clean water regulations, plans, and policies
• Prepare drafts of technical memoranda, meeting minutes, transmittals, presentations, and other written materials
• Support preparation, coordination, and facilitation of stakeholder engagement and consensus?building meetings and workshops
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to public and private clients
• Enhance Rincons professional reputation and demonstrate creativity and innovation while representing Rincon professionally
• Work closely with Rincon Principals and Directors to promote business interests in accordance with the companys mission, vision, and values
• Support marketing efforts related to water, energy, and agriculture, and nature?based solutions to enhance Rincons reputation as a leader in this space
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors
  

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or another related field four or more years of relevant experience required
• Basic understanding of water resources, systems, and policies within California
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication, verbally and written, to a variety of audiences
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to streamline and improve processes and workflows
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Detail?oriented, resourceful, strong time?management skills, and innovative
• Self?starter willing to tackle a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Prior experience/research for water supply or watershed management
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require
  

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as 'Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For'. With 400+ associates in 13 offices across Northern, Central, and Southern California, we are dedicated professionals who combine passion with purpose.

The base salary range for this full?time position is $65,000 $114,000 plus benefits and a generous bonus program. Our compensation is based on market median and internal equity. You will receive a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including health care, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays. We also offer professional development, mentoring, volunteer opportunities, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, legal shield, and more.

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre?employment drug screening. Those hired for federal projects will be subject to additional drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids, in compliance with federal regulations.

Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis defined under federal, state, or local law.