Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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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. E mployees 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.

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• Work for the greater good,
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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Groundwater Grant Unit. The position is headquartered at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

The unit manages two types of projects: 1) those that clean up contaminated groundwater, and 2) those that build wastewater infrastructure for small communities. Both project types support the State Water Board’s efforts to keep California’s water clean, affordable, and abundant.

Our Water Resource Control Engineers earn a competitive salary while enjoying employee-friendly working conditions. With ~300 employees, the Division of Financial Assistance is small enough for you to feel your personal impact, yet large enough to provide aspirational employees with many opportunities for professional growth!

Duties:

Under the close supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory), the incumbent will provide financial assistance to projects that clean up contamination in groundwater and build wastewater infrastructure for small communities. Duties may include:

• Reviewing financial assistance applications.
• Reviewing and approving plans, specifications, reports, and other technical documents.
• Reviewing and approving invoices to ensure that public funds are only used for their rightful purpose.
• Preparing reports, keeping records, and providing customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Traveling for site inspections and conducting meetings with stakeholders.

Please review the attached Duty Statement for an estimated breakdown of responsibilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-550-073 in 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 Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:   .

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: .

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.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Experience operating computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and geographic information systems.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team and diverse stakeholders.
• Project management experience and ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Knowledge and/or experience working on complex wastewater and/or drinking water systems and their design, operation and maintenance needs, and construction costs/timelines.
• Knowledge of drinking water and/or wastewater regulations, state or federal funding programs, and/or management of financial agreements or contracts.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than one (1) page in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font , and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following:

1. Describe your knowledge of 1) water contamination and remediation technologies and/or 2) wastewater infrastructure operation, maintenance, and construction, as well as how you acquired this knowledge. If you have related work experience, indicate the section of your résumé in which you acquired this work experience.
2. Describe your knowledge of California water regulations, state or federal funding programs, and/or management of financial agreements or contracts. If you have related work experience, indicate the section of your résumé in which you acquired this work experience.
3. Describe your knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, geographic information systems, and groundwater modeling software. If you have related work experience, indicate the section of your résumé in which you acquired this work experience.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included. The Cover Letter must include a brief anecdote illustrating why you believe you are a good fit for the position.

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