How to hire a water resources program director

How to hire a water resources program director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step water resources program director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a water resources program director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new water resources program director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the water resources program director you need to hire. Certain water resources program director roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A water resources program director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, water resources program directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of water resources program directors.

   Type of Water Resources Program Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Water Resources Program Director	Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.	$21-57
   Program Manager	A program manager is responsible for monitoring the project's progress, improving and developing new strategies, and coordinate various projects across the organization to ensure the success of the business objective. Program managers also manage the program's expenses, ensuring that the projects adhere to the budget goals without compromising the quality and accuracy of the result... Show more	$31-67
   Program Director	Program directors are employees who oversee all aspects of a specific program in the company. They usually work in nonprofit organizations or are assigned to a department doing corporate social responsibility activities... Show more	$24-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Care Program

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage implementation of referrals, coordinate assignment of new physicians and create support network for transitioning patients during clinic closure.
   • Tackle strategic challenge to bolster state chapters wrought with leadership inconstancy and often, first-time delegates, unprepare for national-level participation.
   • Conduct extensive research for the NRDC in the application of green infrastructure for the reduction of CSOs in Chicago and Milwaukee.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your water resources program director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A water resources program director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, water resources program directors' average salary in hawaii is 51% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level water resources program directors 63% less than senior-level water resources program directors.
   • Certifications. A water resources program director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a water resources program director's salary.

   Average water resources program director salary

   $72,966yearly

   $35.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level water resources program director salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a water resources program director job description

   A water resources program director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a water resources program director job description:

   Water resources program director job description example

   Responsible for the strategic support, oversight and tactical deployment of a team of interim fundraising staff who will fill chapter vacancies for one or more months at a time. Leads team focused on prioritizing and protecting revenue in chapters experiencing staff vacancies at critical points in the event fundraising timeline.
   
   The Director, Program Resources facilitates collaboration across the Fundraising Programs in support of the organization's national fundraising events and campaigns. Through collaboration and coordination with national and regional teams and Chapter staff, this role provides expertise, leadership, and support to Chapters on an interim basis during the key weeks/months leading up to their fundraising events/campaigns.
   
   This leader serves the evolving and growing needs of a complex, Development Operations department. In addition to serving as the team leader, they will also act as an interim Development Director with periods of time where they will serve the needs of one or more Chapters specifically.
   
   • Partners with the Regional Directors and Program Directors to identify and prioritize the Chapter vacancies that pose the greatest revenue risk to the organization.
   
   • Provides strategic direction and active leadership during Chapter assignments. Develops and executes plans for retention, upgrade and acquisition of applicable area of revenue focus.
   • Assumes lead role in managing leadership volunteers and committees as applicable.
   • Direct and manage other Chapter staff as applicable during Chapter assignments.
   • Collaborates and integrates effectively with all chapter staff and volunteers and provides subject matter expertise in trainings, meetings, and presentations as needed.
   • Works with all applicable online tools with emphasis on tracking of all significant plans, opportunities, and activities in the Salesforce CRM database.
   • Represents the best interests, professionalism, and integrity of JDRF in all activities and relationships through a unified message of JDRF's mission and a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.
   • Manages a team of two Managers and one Coordinator who will also be assigned to work with one or more Chapters at a time for periods from several week to several months.
   • Develops a systematic approach for stepping into vacancies, quickly assessing the areas of greatest risk and opportunity, and executing accordingly.
   • Proactively communicates with the relevant Chapter staff, Executive Director, Regional Director, and Program Partners. Acts as a liaison to the Program Resources Team to surface immediate needs so they can be quickly addressed.
   • Completes special projects as assigned.

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5. Post your job

   To find water resources program directors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any water resources program directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level water resources program directors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your water resources program director job on Zippia to find and recruit water resources program director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit water resources program directors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new water resources program director

   Once you've found the water resources program director candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new water resources program director. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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