Deputy Assistant Director - Water Planning & Permitting Division

Responsibilities: Serve on the agency's senior leadership team and represent the department in interagency and stakeholder forums Coordinate with state, federal, tribal, and local entities to advance program goals Guide policy development, positions, and integration with program objectives Review and approve permits, certificates, and technical/regulatory documents Contribute to the annual strategic plan and ensure relevant metrics and reports are produced Monitor contracts and approve invoices; supervise managers and professional staff Oversee staffing decisions, recruitment, performance evaluation, and corrective actions Manage multiple projects, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes Provide leadership in complex multi-disciplinary water resources projects and resolve sensitive issues Support regulatory and policy analysis through research and interpretation of legal and technical documents

Key requirements: Ten years of professional-level water resource management experience; or eight years with a Bachelor's in a related field; or six years with a Master's in a related field; or four years with a Doctorate in a related field Supervisory/management experience Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills Experience with regulatory, legal, and technical document evaluation Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities leadership stakeholder engagement collaborative problem-solving water resources planning and management regulatory analysis policy development and interpretation