What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER position at State Water Resources Control Board?
Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.
The Santa Ana Water Board’s Groundwater Protection Branch has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer Specialist who will manage Special Projects in the branch, including complex cleanup cases, cases involving potential releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging chemicals of concern, and administrative civil enforcement cases related to impact to groundwater and/or human health. This position is located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA 92501 in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
Duties: This is a technical specialist position. Please refer to the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.
In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.
Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-515763
Position #(s):
880-180-3844-007
Working Title:
Special Projects Engineer
Classification:
SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.
The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
RPA# 25-180-070in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).
Must have Professional Engineer license.
Must have Senior Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2601.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.
In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Please remember these are desirables and are not required.
Knowledge of the California Water Code and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Knowledge of Statewide and Regional Policies, Plans, and adopted Orders related to the protection of groundwater resources.
Up to date with knowledge and have experience in site characterization, hydrogeology, fate and transport of various chemicals including emerging chemicals of concern (e.g., per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS]), and remediation.
Experience with administrative civil enforcement actions and/or regulatory compliance experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of general water quality monitoring protocols including design, quality assurance, data analysis, compliance monitoring and reporting, and data needs for effective water quality management and decision making.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professional staff.
Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work for or with a Governing Board, actively participate in public meetings and offer testimony at public hearings.
Ability to work cooperatively and promote partnerships with internal/external customers.
The ability to maintain composure in adversarial situations.
Willingness and ability to travel within California on a regular basis.
Salary : $137,244 - $171,780
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