ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
State of California
People & HR, Operations
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 12,551-15,602 / month
Job Posting: Environmental Program Manager I
Delta Stewardship Council
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$12,551.00 - $15,602.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/20/2026
Job Description and Duties
*Pending DOF approval
Telework Information: Hybrid approach that includes office- and remote-centric work solutions.
All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of highly motivated individuals who enjoy working to benefit present and future generations of Californians? Join the Delta Stewardship Council, where we ensure a more reliable California water supply and a resilient Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem while protecting and enhancing the region as a special place where people live, work, and recreate!
The Delta Stewardship Council is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and highly organized Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) to lead the Delta Independent Science Board (ISB) support program within the Delta Science Program. You will oversee ISB meeting operations and review processes, and ensure that the Board’s work advances the Council’s mission to support a reliable statewide water supply and a healthy, resilient Delta ecosystem.
We’re located in the new state of the art Natural Resources Building in downtown Sacramento. Our building features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, a free employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, call and conference rooms, adjacent childcare, and much more.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The Delta Reform Act of 2009 created the Delta Stewardship Council (Council). The mission of the Council is to achieve the coequal goals of "...providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting restoring and enhancing the Delta ecosystem... in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place" (CA Water Code SS 85054). To do this, the Council developed the Delta Plan, which is an enforceable long-term sustainable management plan for the Delta to ensure coordinated action at the federal, state, and local levels.
The Delta Stewardship Council is committed to advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) both within our organization and through our work across the Delta region and the State of California. Our success depends on fostering creativity, collaboration, and belonging as we work toward the coequal goals of a reliable water supply for California and a healthy, resilient Delta ecosystem in a manner that preserves the values of the Delta as a place.
We ground our work in the best available science and recognize that true expertise is robust and multifaceted. Expertise are not only technical knowledge and formal education, but also lived experiences, cultural awareness, and community insights. The Council strives to attract and retain employees who bring this wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We believe that our differences make us stronger as a team and enhance our ability to serve all Californians.
Work Location:
Delta Stewardship Council
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Special Requirements
Here is the link to the exam:
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/20/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - See instructions below under the "Statement of Qualifications" section.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in collaborating with scientists, engineers, and attorneys regarding complex resource management issues.
- Experience planning, organizing, and directing complex scientific or policy support programs, particularly those involving multi-year work plans and public board operations.
- Experience in developing and managing agendas, meeting schedules, and public records processes for high-visibility scientific or advisory bodies.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience overseeing professional or technical staff, including workload management, performance evaluations, coaching, and mentoring.
- Knowledge of complex topics relevant to Independent Science Board reviews.
- Experience with coordinating research staff, fellows, and contractors to ensure alignment with program-level priorities and schedules.
- Experience interacting with various levels of staff, management, appointed officials,stakeholders, and other Agencies in a professional and courteous manner.
- Experience in representing an organization in multi-stakeholder settings, providing briefings, and communicating review findings to leadership and partner agencies.
Benefits
- Alternative work schedules
- Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
- Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
- Pension where employees contribute monthly, as does the Department
- Health insurance in retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Statement of Qualifications
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) titled “Statement of Qualifications, JC-515154”, including their full name. The SOQ should be no more than two pages in length, using Arial 11-point font, and must be clearly written and well-organized. Each response within the SOQ should be numbered to correspond with the specific question being addressed.
Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications.
1. Describe your experience leading and managing complex science, technical, or policy-related programs. Include specific examples, provide your position, and the number of years experience.
2. Explain your experience supervising staff or leading project teams. Include specific examples, provide your position, and the number of years experience.
3. Describe your experience managing multidiscplinary projects or scientific/policy review processes. Include specific examples, provide your position, and the number of years experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
