This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of the Department’s Assured and Adequate Water Supply (AAWS) Programs. Both the Assured and Adequate Water Supply Programs evaluate the availability of a 100-year water supply considering current and committed demand, as well as growth projections, before homes can be sold. The Assured Water Supply Program operates in the state’s Active Management Areas (AMAs). It is designed to sustain the state’s economic health by preserving groundwater resources and promoting long-term water supply planning. The Adequate Water Supply Program operates outside of the AMAs, ensuring that the water adequacy or inadequacy is disclosed in the public report provided to potential first purchasers and that any water supply limitations are described in promotional or advertising material.
The AAWS Section currently comprises a professional team of two hydrogeologists and seven water resource specialists. The work is complex, requiring significant policy and technical expertise, and it is fast-paced, deadline-driven, and frequently sensitive in nature. The team works collaboratively to problem solve, innovate, and meet objectives; supporting, challenging, and learning from one another.