The Colorado River Board represents the State of California and its Members in discussions and negotiations with the Colorado River Basin States, federal, state and local government agencies, and Mexico regarding the management of the Colorado River. For nearly 90 years the Colorado River Board of California’s mission has been to protect the interests and rights of the State of California, its agencies and citizens, in the water and power resources of the Colorado River System.
The Colorado River Board Duties Includes:
•Protecting and advocating for California’s Colorado River water rights and resources.
•Representing California in discussions among the Colorado River Basin States, Indian Tribes, the federal government and others in implementing joint cooperative programs to protect California’s use of Colorado River water and to address environmental and endangered species issues.
•Addressing issues relating to the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty through cooperative efforts with the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission and other states.
The Colorado River Board of California provides an outstanding benefit package including; medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Please see the CalHR Benefits Summary page for detailed benefit information at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
The Colorado River Board of California employees participate in Social Security and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Join the Colorado River Board of California as Deputy DirectorAbout the OpportunityThe Colorado River Board of California is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Deputy Director. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director helps protect California s rights and interests in the water, power, and other resources of the Colorado River system. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex issues that shape the future of California s Colorado River...
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