San Mateo RCD has five program areas: climate mitigation, water resources, forest health and fire resiliency, habitat enhancement, and sustainable agriculture. This position serves the water resources team. You will work with partner organizations and individuals to identify sources of water pollution, identify priority actions, and design and implement solutions to protect and enhance water quality. These activities are often designed to incorporate various natural resource management considerations and produce multi-beneficial outcomes. Typical work includes overseeing data collection, assessment and reporting; supporting partners in accessing funding programs; capital projects to reduce point source contamination in local creeks; helping organizations comply with regulatory requirements such as Total Maximum Daily Load programs; and hosting workshops, presentations and educational programming.
You will support marinas, farms, ranches, parks, equestrian facilities, residential landowners, municipalities and other jurisdictions, utilities, parks, and more. You will work closely with RCD staff, partner organizations, and stakeholders with high levels of engagement and personal interactions. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week and is funded by grants and contracts.