Underwood CD Administrative Operations Lead
Position Description
The Administrative Operations Lead serves as an integral member of a team of conservation professionals, working primarily in the office, and is responsible for ensuring strong financial stewardship, organizational efficiency, and high-quality administrative operations at the district. This role supports financial systems and transactions, contributes to smooth internal workflows, and supports compliance with federal, state, partner, and district regulations, policies, and best practices.
Broad categories of responsibility include:
• supporting management of public funds and office procedures through accountability, transparency, and effective internal controls
• payroll, tax reporting, and employee benefits
• office administration and program support
• board, director, and staff support
Compensation
Starting at $35-43 per hour, $73,000-90,000/year Depending on Qualifications, and Experience
This position is expected to average 40 hours per week. The UCD office schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM, and either FLSA exempt or non-exempt status allows for approved flexibility of scheduled work hours within monthly pay period. The position requires schedule flexibility
to accomplish its objectives.
Funding for this position is provided by grants and relies on successful future grant applications. This is a regular full-time position. Per district policies, this position is at-will and receives UCD holidays, annual leave, PERS retirement plan, and has the option to enroll in UCD’s health, dental, and vision insurance benefit package, as well as legally mandated benefits (unemployment insurance, labor & industries insurance, Medicare, and sick leave).
Application Information
Submit application and one-page resume with at least three references to Tova Tillinghast, UCD Director. Materials found here: www.ucdwa.org/work-with-ucd.
Open until filled. First review round will occur for applications submitted by 4pm, January 26, 2026.
UCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For a full list of duties and desirable qualifications for this position, please see the job description posted at: https://www.ucdwa.org/work-with-ucd.