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Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-497143)

State Water Resources Control Board
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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 11/12/2025. 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 bargaining contract.The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location if hired to report to the Richmond Office in Contra Costa County.

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Drinking Water Section, has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Northern Engagement Unit. Are you: technically minded? People centered? A good communicator online and in-person? Passionate about safe drinking water? A champion for marginalized and disadvantaged communities? If so, you are invited to apply!

This position will be located at one of the following locations:

  • Sacramento – 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
  • Redding – 364 Knollcrest Dr, STE 101, Redding, CA 96002.
  • Santa Rosa – 50 D St, STE 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
  • Richmond – 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804.
  • Lodi – 3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, STE 260, Lodi, A 95240.

More information about SAFER Drinking Water and the Engagement Units can be found at: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/engagement_unit.html.

 

Duties: 

The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) will focus on drinking water solutions for Failing and AtRisk public water systems in the SAFER Section – Northern Engagement Unit of the DDW. Responsibilities include but are not limited to consolidation of water systems, appointment of administrators, and continuous updating of the needs analysis and assessment activities for affected water systems in California. This position will primarily focus on efforts related to the SAFER Program, which supports permanent and sustainable drinking water solutions that ensure all Californians have access to safe, affordable, and reliable drinking water. This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing if both appropriate) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to department policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

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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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.