Science Advisor - Westlands Water District
Fresno, CA 93711
About the Job
Department: General Manager
Annual Salary Range: $100,008 - $200,016
Applications Accepted until position is filled
Westlands Water District is dedicated to providing timely, reliable, and affordable water supply to its landowners and water users. We are committed to preserving our federal contract and acquiring additional water to meet the needs of our community.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Science Advisor to support our fishery science priorities and serve as a liaison between the District and other science programs led by State and Federal agencies. This is an “at-will” position reporting to the Assistant General Manager - Legislative and Regulatory Affairs.
- Communicate science-related information to District staff and various agencies.
- Analyze, interpret, and review scientific needs for fish and wildlife.
- Provide recommendations to District management.
- Serve as the initial point of contact on general matters of science.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, or a related field.
- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, project management, and resource negotiations.
- 2 years of management/supervisory experience.
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 457 Deferred Comp. Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation and Medical Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Submit a Westlands Water District Employment Application available through our website to receive consideration.
Westlands Water District is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer.
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
About Westlands Water District:
Westlands receives water from the Central Valley Project, which is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The District’s water distribution system is comprised entirely of buried pipeline (approximately 1,100 miles of pipe) and is outfitted with over 3,000 water meters. Westlands continually invests in this sophisticated system, which measures every drop of water and minimizes losses caused by seepage and evaporation. Westlands is among the few, if not the only, agricultural water agencies in the United States that distributes water through an entirely enclosed system.Since its formation in 1952, the mission of the Westlands Water District has been to provide timely, reliable and affordable water services to landowners and water users in western Fresno and Kings Counties. These water services include the sustainable management and delivery of water supply, as well as the provision of ongoing education, advanced technology and innovative methods for environmental conservation.Westlands’ dedication to the communities and farms dependent on water deliveries and commitment to the preservation of its federal contract has led to the acquisition of additional water necessary to meet these needs. To support this mission, Westlands has adopted the following goals:Preserve and restore the federal contract water supply.Obtain supplemental water supplies through short and long-term purchases and transfers.Develop a process to examine the various options available for the purposes of supply enhancement and drainage mitigation.Support timely construction of cost-effective facilities to enhance the quality and reliability of water supplies.Conduct the maintenance, operational and administrative functions of Westlands in an efficient and effective manner.Implement and maintain an effective Water Conservation program by providing growers with accurate and current information and technical assistance to aid with water management planning.