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Acting director outlines recruitment timeline and budget pressures affecting council work
Summary
Greg Gerhardt said the council director vacancy is in recruitment, outlined an expected interview and announcement timetable, and warned that recent state budget reductions and federal grant uncertainty are compressing monitoring resources across agencies.
Greg Gerhardt, deputy director for information management and analysis at the State Water Resources Control Board and acting director for the council, told members the director vacancy is open and the recruitment window was closing immediately.
Gerhardt said human resources will review applicants after the posting closes, interviews are likely in early March and an announcement about the next director could come by early April. He cautioned that hiring involves a substantial process and asked members for patience during the transition.
Gerhardt and other speakers flagged recent budget reductions and Department of Finance budget letters that are compressing resources available for monitoring work across state agencies. Nick (OIMA) summarized that the signed 2025 state budget and related letters had prompted internal reorganizations, and noted uncertainty in some federal grant programs coming into 2025.
Why this matters: the council’s capacity and the ability of the State Water Board and partners to support monitoring projects and web/data improvements depend in part on staff allocations and external funding. Members said the new director will play an important role in AB 1066 implementation and other statutory duties.
Decisions and follow up: Gerhardt said he will begin interviews and set times for candidate meetings; members were asked to share the vacancy posting and assist with outreach.
