Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) State Water Resources Control Board

JC-532529

- Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory)

SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

10/1/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. The Santa Ana Water Board's Groundwater Protection Branch has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) who will serve as the Site Cleanup Program Section Supervisor. This position is located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

This is a supervisor position. Under the direction of a Supervising Engineering Geologist, the incumbent will supervise, and lead section staff who manage cases and projects in the Site Cleanup Program related to investigation and cleanup of contaminants in the environment, and support management of the program. Specific duties include assigning, monitoring, and reviewing staff's work to ensure consistency with Water Board policies and practices. Using engineering judgement to review, direct, and guide staff's work; communicate feedback and manage program performance to restore and protect water quality, beneficial uses, and human health consistent with branch and program priorities. Ensure that staff manage investigation and cleanup projects by scoping, planning, tracking, and communicating with external stakeholders. Establish and track section goals, review staff workplans and development plans, and manage staff performance. Communicate orally and in writing. Worki collaboratively in groups internally and with external stakeholders to develop technical, regulatory, and procedural recommendations for projects and issues. This position requires independent travel from office to rural/urban/remote locations in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties. Overnight stays may also be required. Please refer to the attached for detailed description of roles and responsibilities.

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. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position. 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. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-532529

Position #(s): 880-384-3844-016

Working Title:

Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory)

Classification:

SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Riverside County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work 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. The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission 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. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website:

https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: RPA# 26-180-009 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 Professional Engineer license. Must have Senior Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=2601. 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: https://www.naces.org/members. 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. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

10/1/2026