Deputy Director-Colorado River Board, CEA B (C. E. A.)

Job Description and Duties The reporting location is 770 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 100, Glendale, CA 91203. CRB is located conveniently nearly major freeway, Metrolink train stations and Metro bus routes. Parking provided on-site. Under the direction of the Colorado River Board’s Executive Director, the Deputy Director (Career Executive Assignment B) plans and develops policy recommendations and executes programs to protect California’s rights and interests in the water, power, and other resources of the Colorado River system. Working in close coordination with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director provides strategic leadership on technical, environmental, and administrative programs; represents California in high-level negotiations and policy forums; and ensures continuity of Board operations. The Deputy Director organizes and directs the work of the Board’s Technical and Administrative Units and acts as the Executive Director in his/her absence. Must be able to travel regularly throughout the Colorado River basin and other locations, sometimes with little advanced notice, as needed to represent the Board. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Executive Leadership and Program Management – Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating complex multidisciplinary programs and administrative operations. Proven ability to provide leadership, manage organizational resources, supervise staff, and advise executive leadership on complex issues. • Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance – Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, establishing organizational priorities, monitoring performance measures, and driving continuous improvement to achieve departmental goals. • Colorado River Basin and Intergovernmental Affairs – Knowledge of the Colorado River Basin, interstate water management, the roles of federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, and water policy issues affecting California. • Policy Development and Executive Decision-Making – Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures; analyze complex issues; exercise sound judgment; and make effective decisions in a dynamic environment. • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus, negotiate, and maintain effective working relationships with Board members; elected officials; federal, state, tribal, and local agencies; and the public. • Fiscal and Organizational Management – Experience overseeing budgets, contracts, and administrative operations while ensuring sound fiscal stewardship, accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.