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California State Water Resources Control Board

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) and the nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards), collectively known as the California Water Boards (Water Boards), are dedicated to a single vision: abundant clean water for human uses and environmental protection to sustain California's future. Under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and the state's pioneering Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the State and Regional Water Boards have regulatory responsibility for protecting the water quality of nearly 1.6 million acres of lakes, 1.3 million acres of bays and estuaries, 211,000 miles of rivers and streams, and about 1,100 miles of exquisite California coastline.

We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources. Join the Water Boards and help us protect the environment and public health and ensure proper allocation and efficient use for future generations.

We offer full-time permanent positions, internships (paid and nonpaid), and volunteer opportunities. We also have flexible work schedules. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement and much more, and may be eligible on first day of hire.

Mission Statement:
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.

Full time
 
Engineering Geologist (JC-504854)
California State Water Resources Control Board Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 504854 to locate the job posting and apply.  Link: CalCareers Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 2/17/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.   The State Water Resources Control Board’s Los Angeles Region has an opening for an Engineering Geologist in the Land Disposal Unit and Wastewater Consolidation Unit. This is an opportunity to do meaningful and challenging work to protect the Water quality resources in the Los Angeles Region. The position location is 320 W. 4th Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013.   Duties: Under the close supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing complex engineering geologist assignments associated with waste management...

Jan 16, 2026
Full time
 
Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer / Program Manager (JC-504259)
California State Water Resources Control Board Hybrid (Sacramento, CA, USA)
To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 504259 7 to locate the job posting and apply.  Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 2/11/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date. Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. 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. 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...

Jan 15, 2026
Full time
 
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-494157)
California State Water Resources Control Board Hybrid (Sacramento, CA, USA)
To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 494157 to locate the job posting and apply.  Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 1/28/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.   Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. 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. 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...

Jan 15, 2026
Full time
 
Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-500166)
California State Water Resources Control Board Hybrid (Sacramento, CA, USA)
To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 500166 to locate the job posting and apply.  Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 1/29/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.   Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. 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. 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...

Jan 08, 2026