Program Manager, California Bay Delta Authority Series

California State Personnel Board Specification

Series established July 13, 2005

Scope

This series specification describes three Program Manager classes used to perform a broad range of staff and management oversight work within the California Bay Delta Authority (CBDA). Oversight responsibility is directed by the Record of Decision, a 30-year plan developed and accepted by State, Federal, public, and private interest groups to restore the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary. Incumbents coordinate the activities of the twenty-four implementing agencies to promote balanced program implementation plans and activities that meet the goals and objectives of the CALFED Program and adhere to the Record of Decision. On behalf of the CBDA, incumbents provide direction to achieve balanced implementation, as well as integration of, and continuous improvement in, all program elements; track the progress of all program projects and activities, and assess overall achievement of the goals and objectives of the Program; seek and promote partnerships with local interests and programs that seek to integrate various water management and environmental options; modify, as necessary, and coordinate the modification of timelines and activities deemed necessary by the CBDA; develop policies and make decisions regarding program milestones; provide a forum for the resolution of conflicts or disputes among implementing agencies; provide specialist support to the Authority and the public advisory committee and subcommittees; review or prepare regulations for adoption; request and review reports; ensure prompt and balanced media utilization; and communicate with the Congress of the United States and the California State Legislature and others; and perform other related duties.

Entry Level

Entry to the series may be at any classification level.

Factors Affecting Position Allocation

Distinctions between levels are based upon both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the criteria cited below. Emphasis on a particular factor or factors may change with specific assignments, but no single factor is controlling.

Quantitative Criteria:

1. Dollar value of project(s) assigned. 2. Combination of State, Federal, local, and private constituents (who, how many, what levels). 3. Degree of public and legislative interest, both State and Federal. 4. Financial, restorative, or other consequence of failure or other inability to reach consensus or meet major milestones. 5. Number and type of unique technical or scientific issues in assigned projects. 6. Number and types of committee, teams, and work groups to which assigned.

Qualitative Criteria:

Knowledge: Assesses the nature and extent of the body of information/facts which are essential to successfully complete the assigned work.

Supervision Received: Assesses the nature and extent of direct and indirect controls over the assigned work exercised by the incumbent, as well as the independence of action exercised, and the thoroughness with which work is reviewed.

Guidelines: Assesses the nature of relevant instructions/scientific information available and the judgment needed to interpret and apply such information.

Scope and Effect: Assesses the purpose, breadth, and depth of work assigned, and the effect of successful completion of assignments, both within and outside of the CBDA.

Complexity: Assesses the nature, variety, and intricacy of assignments, and the difficulty and originality involved in successful completion of work assignments.

Definition of Levels

Program Manager I, California Bay Delta Authority

This is the first managerial level of the series which has significant responsibility for formulating policies or programs. Incumbents are assigned oversight and management of projects of moderate scope and complexity; act as technical consultants and overseers on projects or specific phases of projects; may serve as team members within their program area; work with a broad array of State, Federal, and public/private interest groups to ensure understanding and consensus on various long-and short-term projects; exercise discretion in the provision of oversight and coordination of projects as defined in the Record of Decision; and may serve as advisors to executive staff, the Authority, or public advisory committee and/or subcommittees.

Program Manager II, California Bay Delta Authority

Under general direction, incumbents provide oversight and policy direction within their area of expertise to a wide variety of State, Federal, and public/private interest groups involved in the implementation of the CBDA, Record of Decision. Assignments are larger in size, broader in scope, and carry greater political sensitivity than those assigned to lower-level classes. Incumbents function as technical or regional specialists, and review program plans and budgets to ensure compatibility with the Record of Decision; coordinate Bay-Delta improvements to ensure that activities are linked and are appropriately integrated; ensure that decisions regarding program activities are scientifically founded; exercise discretion in the provision of oversight and coordination on a broad and technically diverse range of projects; find ways to foster political consensus to ensure consistent policy interpretation and application; and provide media and community outreach mechanisms to ensure governmental and public understanding of program activities and intent. Some positions may serve as special advisors to the Executive Staff or the Authority.

Positions may exercise managerial and supervisory authority over a multidisciplinary group of State, Federal, and contract employees within the

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Program Manager III, California Bay Delta Authority

Under administrative direction, as a Deputy Director or Program Advisor, incumbents are responsible for program development and implementation of a specific technical or administrative program area within the CBDA.

In the technical areas, incumbents are recognized experts in their field of specialization, and are responsible for program design and appropriate staffing and attendant fiscal solvency of their technical program. Incumbents are responsible for the negotiation and coordination of oversight roles for projects which are being implemented jointly by a broad array of State, Federal, and other public and private entities; provide oversight of the implementation of various parts of the CBDA, Record of Decision, and provide technical comments and recommendations within their area of expertise; represent the CBDA before a broad variety of State, Federal, local, and public and private interest groups; resolve issues of disparate understanding and interpretation of the Record of Decision; and work closely with others within the CBDA to take advantage of complementary opportunities among programs to reduce conflicts among the goals and implementation actions of all CBDA programs and participants.

In the Administrative areas, incumbents may provide program and policy development related to media and public outreach, financial advocacy, and oversight of all funding sources and budgetary allocations for all participating parties; or may provide technical program expertise and advice as a special advisor to the Executive Staff and the CBDA, as well as function as special liaison between the State Resources Agency and other governmental entities.

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Minimum Qualifications

All Levels:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with major work in biology, chemistry, engineering, physical science, environmental science, public administration, planning, or a closely related field.

Program Manager I, California Bay Delta Authority

Either I

Experience: Two years of experience in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of a Staff or Senior Environmental Scientist.

Or II

Experience: Five years of broad and extensive experience in engineering, scientific research, public outreach, planning, regulatory development, investigative environmental, or similar work, including at least one year which must have been in a position responsible for the implementation of environmental policies, programs, plans, or research projects; or the conduct of an environmental monitoring and surveillance or environmental management program; or provided lead responsibility for the work of a multidisciplinary staff performing investigatory or regulatory work at a level equivalent to that of a Staff Environmental Scientist. and

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in engineering, biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, public administration, planning, or a closely related field. Possession of an advanced degree in one of the disciplines cited, or a closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the general work experience.

Program Manager II, California Bay Delta Authority

Either I

Experience: Two years of experience in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of a Program Manager I, California Bay Delta Authority

Or II

Experience: Five years of broad, extensive, and increasingly responsible experience in engineering, scientific research, public outreach, planning, regulatory development, investigative environmental or similar work, including at least one year which must have been in an administrative or supervisory position in charge of a staff responsible for the development or implementation of environmental policies, programs, plans, or research projects; or the conduct of a major environmental monitoring and surveillance, or environmental management program; or provide for the supervision of the work of a large multidisciplinary environmental investigatory or regulatory staff at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of a Program Manager I, California Bay Delta Authority. and

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in engineering, biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, public administration, planning, or a closely related field. Possession of an advanced degree in one of the disciplines cited, or a closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the general work experience.

Program Manager III, California Bay Delta Authority

Either I

Experience: Two years of experience in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of a Program Manager II, California Bay Delta Authority.

Or II

Experience: Five years of broad, extensive, and increasingly responsible experience in engineering, scientific research, public outreach, planning, regulatory development, investigative environmental, or similar work, including at least two years which must have been in a managerial position in full charge of a staff responsible for the development or implementation of environmental policies, programs, plans, or research projects; or the conduct of a major environmental monitoring and surveillance or environmental management program; or provide for management of the work of a large multidisciplinary environmental investigatory or regulatory staff at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of a Program Manager II, California Bay Delta Authority. and

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in engineering, biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, public administration, planning, or a closely related field. Possession of an advanced degree in one of the disciplines cited, or a closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the general work experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

All Levels:

Knowledge of: California environmental water issues and policies; principles of land, water, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources; principles of ecology; land use practices; effects of waste materials and their interactions with the environment; State and Federal environmental rules, regulations, and requirements; State, Federal, and local legislative processes; environmental programs and policies of participating governmental entities; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; and budgeting and other administrative functions.

Ability to: Coordinate and integrate program activities; manage, lead, or administer program resources; provide direction to achieve balanced implementation, as well as integration of, and continuous improvement in, all program elements; track the progress of all program projects and activities, and assess overall achievement of the goals and objectives of the program; seek and promote partnerships with local interests and programs that seek to integrate various water management options; modify, develop policies, and make decisions regarding program milestones; provide a forum for the resolution of conflicts or disputes among implementing agencies; ensure prompt and balanced media utilization; communicate with the Congress of the United States and the California State Legislature and others; analyze and evaluate information and reach sound conclusions; review and interpret scientific and environmental reports; analyze situations and take appropriate actions; communicate effectively with all those contacted in the course of the work; prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports; apply rules, regulations, policies, and requirements of State and Federal environmental protection and resource management programs; and develop innovative solutions to difficult environmental management and water problems.

Program Manager II, California Bay Delta Authority

Program Manager III, California Bay Delta Authority

Knowledge of: In addition to the above, principles and practices of supervision and management, including a manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Ability to: In addition to the above, plan and direct the work of subordinate staff, while effectively promoting equal opportunity in employment and maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Class History