Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer / Program Manager (JC-504259)

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.

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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.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights has an opening for a Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer in the Enforcement Section. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Duties: 

Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) provides management direction and leadership for the Enforcement Section, overseeing senior staff and ensuring timely compliance
reviews of permit and registration conditions, investigations of illegal water diversions, and enforcement actions resulting from complaints and field inspections. This position plans and prioritizes field work, coordinates technical training, and ensures that enforcement activities and decisions are informed by sound engineering principles and science consistent with the State Water Board’s Strategic Plan. The incumbent collaborates with technical and legal staff, regional boards, and stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues, prepares formal enforcement actions, depositions, and testimony on behalf of the State Water Board, and assists in reviewing proposed legislation and responding to budget-related inquiries.

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.

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.

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Job type: Full-Time

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.