Assistant Program Manager - Watershed Protection

Salary: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type: Regular - Full time

Job Number: 25031804UW

Department: Public Works, Dept of (Gen)

Division: Watershed Protection Program

Opening Date: 05/08/2025

Closing Date: 6/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The County of San Diego, Department of Public Works is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and innovative leader to fill an immediate opening for:

Assistant Program Manager - Watershed Protection

(Actual Job Classification - Group Program Manager)

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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

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The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.Did you update your work history in your application profile?

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No

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Please review the minimum qualifications for this position, which are: You must have three (3) years of experience which demonstrates ability to perform the essential functions of the classification, AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency.OR a combination of education and/or experience as stated above. NOTES: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

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Please describe your experience managing or supporting a watershed protection program. In your response, include any relevant experience working in Watershed planning, stormwater compliance inspections, community engagement, stormwater monitoring, or stormwater infrastructure planning. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have this experience.

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If you indicated "other" in the question above, how did first you hear about this job opportunity? Please indicate N/A if not applicable.

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