Environmental Analyst Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $74,797.02 - $99,284.55 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74106-15
Department: Flood Control
Division: Flood Control
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District currently has an opportunity for a dynamic and creative Environmental Analyst (Administrative Services Analyst II)for the Regulatory Division in Riverside! The Environmental Analyst would not only support and interact with District staff but would also coordinate with other public agencies and stakeholders such as developers, planning and engineering consultants, members of the public, the Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, USFWS, and other federal, state and local government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
The Regulatory Division is primarily responsible for ensuring that the District complies with state and federal environmental laws and provides support for all types of District actions such as constructing new flood control facilities, maintaining existing facilities, developing master drainage plans, and issuing encroachment permits to developers or other public agencies for their projects. The Environmental Analyst will assist with the implementation of requirements and compliance strategies through a wide variety of administrative support services such as conducting complex research, tracking pending legislation, assessing operational processes and programs and making recommendations for the development, implementation, and improvement of District operations, services and programs, coordinating with internal and external teams, and performing other related duties as required.
Candidates must have strong writing skills, excellent organization skills, and experience creating databases.
The most competitive candidates will have experience and knowledge with:

• Microsoft Excel
• Managing complex project lifecycles, including tracking milestones, schedules, and budgets using Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, or similar programs
• Contract administration management, permit compliance, project coordination, and/or legal or technical research
• A public works agency, natural resource agency, land use planning organization, private environmental or engineering firms

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County manages storm waters for conservation. and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from flood damage. The Flood Control District is a Special District funded by property taxes. The District is not funded by, or dependent on, the County General Fund.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Environmental Analyst will support the Regulatory Division Chief, supervisors and staff with various tasks, projects and operational needs. Examples of essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and maintain various internal databases and create and/or update to improve existing processes.

• Manage internal work orders for the Regulatory Division; track work orders and assign out using an internal digital database.

• Manage the District's Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) agreement and submittals to the US Army Corps of Engineers and other County Departments for adherence to contract terms.

• Research and analyze state and federal policies and proposed legislation that may affect District operations.

• Prepare the Regulatory Division's annual budget projections related to capital improvement projects, permit fees, compensatory mitigation costs, etc.

• Review and gather reports and other documentation for submittals to various government agencies.

• Manage Consultant task orders and invoices for adherence to budget and contract terms.

• Track and manage the District's Assembly Bill 52 (AB52) tribal consultation administrative records; prepare and send notices to tribes, support the District as needed with AB52 compliance.

• Support the Regulatory Division Chief, supervisors and staff with meeting coordination, preparation, and implementation.

• Coordinate and schedule field surveys for staff and secure access rights from various property owners as needed.

• Special projects as assigned.

• Conduct site visits and site analyses, including walking project sites with Environmental Specialists to provide support during project evaluations and surveys.

To view the general job duties for Administrative Services Analyst II visit:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
If using education to qualify, please, upload a copy of your diploma or transcript with your application. See "Proof of Education" under APPLICATION INFORMATION at the bottom of this posting for details.
***Examples of administrative duties include obtaining and analyzing information needed to develop, recommend, implement, monitor, and evaluate policies, systems, procedures, budgets, or contracts.
OPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: One year of professional experience in an administrative capacity. Candidates must have experience creating databases.
OPTION IIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Two years of paraprofessional or technical experience in an administrative capacity. Candidates must have experience creating databases.
OPTION IIIExperience: One year as an Administrative Services Analyst I with the County of Riverside. Candidates must have experience creating databases.
Preferred Experience:
The most competitive candidates will have experience and knowledge of Microsoft Suite, experience in public works, public agency, land use planning; private environmental or engineering firms, architectural or engineering, contract management, permit compliance, project coordination, and/or legal or technical research. Experience managing complex project lifecycles, including tracking milestones, schedules, and budgets using Microsoft Project and/or Excel.
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. The Environmental Analyst will drive to various sites in the performance of their duties.
ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Principles of administration, organization and management necessary to analyze and evaluate operations, services and programs; principles and practices of fiscal management and/or budgetary control; grantsmanship; basic elements of supervision; and/or contract monitoring.
Ability to: Collect and evaluate data; draw conclusions and formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations; monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal control; develop and write grant applications; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clerical or technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Brittany Kendrick at (951) 955-4208 or Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.