<div dir="ltr">Position Link: <a href="https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6045">https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6045</a><div><br></div><div><u>Description</u></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The California Water Data Consortium is
seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as its next
Chief Executive Officer. The
California Water Data Consortium is an independent, nonprofit organization
created by a partnership of state agencies and others to ensure that we have
the best possible information about our state’s water so that we can make
decisions that will allow our state to continue to prosper in the face of
unprecedented climate challenges. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Consortium brings people and institutions together to exchange
ideas, synthesize information, and envision new ways to share and harness data.
The organization conducts research, hosts panels and webinars, and communicates
across the field about how to build a resilient, prosperous future using the
best possible information. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Consortium
was established to help implement AB 1755, the Open and Transparent Water Data
Act, which was designed to dramatically improve how the state develops and uses
water and ecological data. The organization is funded with donations from
foundations, individuals, and through grants and voluntary support from state and
federal agencies and water districts. The
Consortium’s <a href="https://cawaterdata.org/our-team/consortium-board-staff/" style="color:blue">Board</a> and <a href="https://cawaterdata.org/our-team/the-consortiums-steering-committee/" style="color:blue">Steering
Committee</a> include representatives from state agencies, local water
agencies, agriculture, philanthropy, business, nonprofits organizations, and
other water and data experts. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Some examples of its work include several collaborative projects
with state and local agencies, conservation organizations, and others to
integrate data sources, modernize data use, improve data reporting, advance
remote sensing, and help the broader water data community learn together and
share ideas. To learn more about the Consortium: <a href="https://cawaterdata.org/" style="color:blue">https://cawaterdata.org/</a>. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>THE IDEAL CANDIDATE</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The ideal candidate for the Chief Executive Officer role is an
excellent communicator and proven leader who demonstrates a spirit of
entrepreneurship and who can provide thought leadership on California’s highest
impact water data opportunities. The most competitive candidates bring strong
knowledge of data
governance and data policy best practices, a track record of strategic planning
and implementing sound, achievable projects and campaigns with measurable
outcomes. Candidates that demonstrate strong communication skills and
excitement about the mission, vision, and goals of the Consortium are
encouraged to apply.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Qualified candidates have at least ten years of professional
experience; excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; a
demonstrated ability to articulate and implement a vision; significant
experience building network-based organizations or coalitions; and experience
designing and leading a process requiring collaboration and coordination among
parties with diverse backgrounds and desired outcomes. Qualified candidates
also have experience working with various levels of government, nonprofits, and
private entities. Other essential qualities include: a demonstrated commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a sound understanding of protocols and
data standards used in natural resources management; extensive knowledge of
water resources management and policy; and experience working with a Board of
Directors and advisory groups. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>THE POSITION</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk161232506">The Chief Executive Officer will
lead strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations. In
collaboration with the Board of Directors and the Steering Committee, the CEO is
responsible for executing the Consortium’s strategic plan, and developing and
implementing new strategic plans, as needed. </a>They will oversee and help
expand a talented small team of professionals, which will manage regular meetings
of the Board of Directors and Steering Committee, engage with key partners, and
build partnerships to advance open water data. Primary duties are:</p>
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</span></span><b>Providing leadership</b> to
identify promising opportunities to advance water and ecological data modernization
in California</p>
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</span></span><b>Building on existing funding and securing
ongoing resources</b> for the Consortium from funders across the water
community</p>
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</span></span><b>Building and sustaining effective coalitions</b> and effectively
incorporating feedback from governance and advisory boards into the
Consortium’s work </p>
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</span></span><b>Working with the state and the broader water
community</b> to align financing for open water data</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><b>Identifying
and attracting quality staff </b>to continue advancing the Consortium's work<b></b></p>
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</span></span><b>Designing, implementing, and communicating a
range of activities, projects, and initiatives</b> to support data governance and policy to ensure that decisions about
water are made using timely, accurate, easily accessible, and publicly
available data and guarantee California’s long-term success </p>
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</span></span><b>Advancing programs that result in <span style="color:black">measurable improvements in shared, quality water data</span></b><span style="color:black">
to address California’s most urgent water and ecological-related priorities,
including developing shared data and reporting standards, modernized water data
policy, and sustained investment in data skills and infrastructure</span></p>
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</span></span><b>Communicating the Consortium’s value </b>with
policy makers, agency leaders, legislators, water stakeholders, media, and
potential funders to advance the Consortium’s goals </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The most competitive candidates have experience building trusted
relationships with influential leaders, champions, and allies and have a robust
understanding of local, state, and federal government structures and processes.
They will have strong operating and financial management skills, including experience
with finance and administration, managing staff, and are adept with contract
and legal tracking to ensure the integrity and accountability of the Consortium
and its projects. The CEO must have the ability to develop effective
programmatic solutions, including governance, data, funding, and policy. The Chief
Executive Officer must have a proven track record of securing revenue from a
diversity of streams, including state or federal dollars, philanthropy, water
agencies, events, and other sources. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>COMPENSATION</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The annual salary range for the Chief Executive Officer will be
commensurate with experience. The successful
candidate must reside in California, with the ability to travel an estimated
30% of the time. The Consortium also offers a competitive benefits package. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment </b></p>
<p class="gmail-m5200522266999542023paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span class="gmail-m5200522266999542023normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">The Consortium is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status,
pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any
other basis prohibited by applicable law. </span></span><span class="gmail-m5200522266999542023eop"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> </span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-m5200522266999542023paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-m5200522266999542023paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span class="gmail-m5200522266999542023normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)">We are committed to maximizing
the diversity of our organization. We encourage all individuals with the
necessary skills and experience to apply for this position.</span></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please
visit </span><a href="https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6045">https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6045</a> <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">to apply online.</span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Filing
Deadline: April 28, 2024</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height:107%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Following the
closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined
above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews
with Bob Murray & Associates. A select group of candidates will be asked to
provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as
finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval.
Finalist interviews will be held with the California Water Data Consortium.
Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection
of the Chief Executive Officer. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080. <b></b></span></p>
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