Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-500166)
- California State Water Resources Control Board
- Hybrid (Sacramento, CA, USA)
- $11,437 - $14,315 monthly
Job Description
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 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.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile position to help California communities address water quality issues? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with opportunities to innovate and lead positive change? If so, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) in the Cleanup Fund. The position is located at 801 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, right in the heart of downtown close to light rail stations, other public transportation, awesome restaurants, and more.
Duties:
Under the direction of the Supervising Engineering Geologist and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and direction of technical staff that perform engineering, geological, and hydrogeological reviews of data related to an existing or threatened surface or groundwater contamination regulatory cases, and implementation of the Site Cleanup Subaccount Program (SCAP) in accordance with section 25299.50.6 of the Health and Safety Code. The incumbent works within the technical sections which support Cleanup Fund programs by performing engineering, geological, and hydrogeological reviews of data related to groundwater contamination.
Specific duties include the following: Supervise, direct, and monitor technical staff work to implement SCAP. Administer grants to characterize and remediate existing or threatened surface or groundwater contamination. Provide engineering expertise, leadership, and guidance to staff. Prepare deliverables for the SCAP program and timely performance appraisals for staff. Oversee staff on technical reviews, site-specific scopes of work and cost estimates for grant development, manage the effective use of funds during the implementation of executed grants, develop strategic plans, and implement the SCAP program in accordance with Division program policies and procedures. Coordinate closely with other managers and staff in the Cleanup Fund Branch.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Job type: Full-Time
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
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.