Sonoma Water is seeking a Water Agency Senior Environmental Specialist to serve as the Agency’s Tribal Liaison. This position will be responsible for establishing and fostering positive and constructive relationships with Tribes regarding Sonoma Water’s water supply, flood control, sanitation, climate adaptation, and regional watershed management activities in the Russian River watershed. In this liaison role, you will work to build trust, enhance understanding, and support advancement of these activities. Other duties of this position include:
- Preparing and reviewing documents in compliance with state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations; land use planning projects; grant applications; and right-of-way activities
- Planning and reviewing work related to evaluation and consideration of cultural and tribal resources
- Communicating and delivering project information to Tribal representatives and governments as needed to engage Tribal participation or consultation on Sonoma Water projects and initiatives
- Coordinating with Tribal representatives and governments in their review of Sonoma Water projects and environmental documents to facilitate receipt of and responses to Tribal comments
- Managing agreements with consultant archeologists and drafting and managing Tribal monitoring agreements
- Attending meetings (in the office, virtual, or in the field) with staff and managers from other Sonoma Water divisions
- Regularly updating and working with the Environmental Resources Division Manager and Executive Team to develop and implement strategic positions supporting tribal consultations
Pay: $115,167.28 – $139,983.14 Annually
Location: Santa Rosa, CA