Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-510375)

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 510375 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Link: CalCareers

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 4/6/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in protecting and restoring water quality on California’s beautiful Central Coast? The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Coast Water Board) has two openings for Water Resource Control Engineers in the Site Cleanup Program and Department of Defense Program in its San Luis Obispo office. The individuals coming into these positions will use engineering knowledge and technical expertise to manage cleanup projects and help restore water quality and ensure protection of human health. Come join our innovative and passionate team at the Central Coast Water Board to promote clean water in the state of California. All levels of experience will be considered.

These positions are in the Central Coast Water Board office located at 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, with a hybrid telework option.

Duties: 

The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) will evaluate site investigation, remediation, and related work plans, recommend investigative techniques, oversee or conduct field activities, and review and analyze reports. The WRCE will perform duties related to implementation of federal and state laws related to environmental programs; may be involved in monitoring municipal and hazardous waste disposal facilities; conduct investigations, inspections, and studies; and review and/or prepare reports and/or permits. The WRCE acts as a case manager and may be assigned staff specialist responsibilities in support of a project manager or other technical or programmatic functions. The WRCE may be assigned a lead capacity over other WRCEs or other professional or technical employees. 

The WRCE must: (1) communicate and negotiate appropriate application of regulations, screening levels, technical guidance, and risk evaluation to agency and responsible party representatives and the public and (2) work cooperatively with, and be responsive to, federal, state, and local government agencies and the public in coordinating oversight of investigation and cleanup activities. 

The WRCE will perform their duties within the Site Cleanup Program (SCP), Department of Defense (DoD) Program, and/or Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program, which involve regulatory oversight of soil, soil gas, and groundwater contaminated sites, dealing with subsurface investigation and corrective action, primarily at commercial, industrial, and agricultural locations, but also at other locations, such as residential and landfill locations. Proficient use of office equipment and Microsoft Office is required daily.

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.

Working Conditions

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.

Job type: Full-Time

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

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