Nicole Darby
Sacramento,CA
Summary
With 23 years of experience in ensuring regulatory compliance within a State Agency, I am seeking new challenges to leverage my extensive background. My career is distinguished by increasing responsibilities and successful collaboration with professionals across science, engineering, and executive management. I offer exceptional interpersonal skills, a robust work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to excel in team-based environments. Committed to driving excellence and fostering effective communication, I am prepared to contribute to and thrive in a dynamic setting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Program Manager II
California DWR - Div of Integrated Science/Eng
Sacramento, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Managed a diverse in-house consultant team of 43 staff who are proficient in wetland coordination, terrestrial and botanical species, archeology, hazardous materials, and water quality analysis.
- Lead extensive regulatory compliance support within the department by serving as internal consultants for CEQA review, environmental permitting, construction monitoring, encroachment permits, Tribal outreach and negotiations, and analyzing water quality.
- Managed regulatory compliance Statewide, including Suisun Marsh, with CEQA, AB52, permit terms, TNI Standards (2016), and internal DWR policies regarding environmental, hazardous materials, and cultural resources.
- Provided valuable support to Executive Team, ensuring compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- Collaborated with various DWR programs to develop yearly plans for workload distribution and budget allocation. Ensured efficient coordination for training, travel, and other direct expenses.
Program Manager II
California DWR - Div. of Engineering
Sacramento, CA
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Environmental lead for the California Aqueduct Subsidence Program long-term investigations (CASP).
- Led the initial design and development of multiple environmental mitigation projects as a result of the 2017 Oroville Spillway Emergency.
- Directed consultants in collaboration with DWR biologists and engineers to draft the environmental rehabilitation and recovery of the Oroville incident site.
- Reviewed Consultant prepared documentation of the Extraordinary Maintenance Justification planning documents.
Environmental Policy Advisor
California DWR - Executive
Sacramento, CA
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Advised the State Water Project Deputy Director on environmental issues and acted as liaison with State Water Project Division Managers.
- Facilitated meetings across the State Water Project organization regarding environmental compliance for the Long-Term Water Operations for the State Water Project and Central Valley Project.
- Supported the State Water Project Deputy and served on the Operations Incident Command Team during the 2017 Oroville Spillway Emergency.
Program Manager II
California Department of Water Resources
Sacramento, CA
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Facilitated the management of two multi-million dollar contracts ($40m - $65m) and associated multiple task orders in support of the Bay-Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and California Water Fix (CWF).
- Facilitated and attended regular meetings with DWR executive and managers and consulting team to develop the appropriate scope of work, approve budget, and develop timelines.
- Responsible for approval of all Consultant and Vendor invoices charged to the BDCP and CWF programs.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
California DWR - Division of Env. Services
West Sacramento, CA
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Coordinated technical reviews across DWR in support of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and provided regular updates to DWR Executive, consultants, and State Water Project Contractors.
- Supervised a team of biologists in support of the BDCP and CWF. responsible for conducting Phase 1 and Phase 2 Site Assessments and hazardous waste removal.
- Led initiative to revise Water Resources Engineering Memorandum outlining Hazardous Materials protocol policy.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
California DWR - SWP Analysis Office
Sacramento, CA
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Ensured CEQA document completion through close collaboration with the consulting team, DWR counsel, and DWR scientists, managers, and executives.
- Coordinated the gathering of materials and hard copy references for Oroville Facilities Relicensing Administrative Record, partnering with California Department of Justice in reviewing thousands of electronic communications.
- Reviewed CEQA documents associated with water transfers.
Environmental Scientist
California DWR
Sacramento, CA
02.2001 - 07.2007
- Assisted in drafting of the Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment (PDEA) for DWR's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission application.
- Led CEQA review and drafted response letters for potential impacts to DWR facilities.
- Attended FERC inspections for Oroville P-2100 and Southern California P-2426 hydropower licenses.
Education
Master of Science - Ecology
California State University Hayward
Hayward12-2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Botany)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco05-1995
Skills
- Oroville Facilities Relicensing
- Bay-Delta Conservation Plan/California WaterFix
- 2017 Oroville Spillway Emergency Environmental Mitigation
- California Aqueduct Subsidence Program
- State Water Project Operations and Maintenance Compliance
- Long-Term Operations of the State Water Project and Central Valley Project
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Program Manager II
California DWR - Div of Integrated Science/Eng
02.2022 - Current
Program Manager II
California DWR - Div. of Engineering
09.2019 - 02.2022
Environmental Policy Advisor
California DWR - Executive
08.2016 - 09.2019
Program Manager II
California Department of Water Resources
02.2013 - 08.2016
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
California DWR - Division of Env. Services
01.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
California DWR - SWP Analysis Office
07.2007 - 01.2010
Environmental Scientist
California DWR
02.2001 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Ecology
California State University Hayward
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Botany)
San Francisco State University
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