Engagement Analyst (Analyst II)

Support the Water Boards’ efforts to preserve, enhance, and restore California’s water resources and drinking water to protect the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses through engagement and outreach, particularly with environmental justice communities, rural, and disadvantaged communities. Provide public engagement assistance on a variety of water resource issues, including small water system consolidation, administrator appointments, emergency drinking water, and other drinking water needs. Collaborate with the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) drinking water program to identify and develop outreach activities that support communities in achieving short- and long-term solutions for safe and affordable drinking water. Assist with coordination of the SAFER Advisory Group as needed, a high-profile consultative body that provides the State Water Board with constructive advice and feedback on the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Expenditure Plan and related policies and analyses. Work with local technical assistance providers, community groups and representatives, and other Water Boards’ divisions to develop engagement approaches that help communities understand and evaluate drinking water solution options, move beyond historical conflicts, build capacity to participate in water-related decision-making, establish equitable governance structures, and maintain progress toward sustainable drinking water solutions. Assist the Water Boards’ Tribal Affairs team in engaging California Native Americans and Tribes on short and long-term drinking water solutions, as needed. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, is required.