Senior Water Resource Control Engineer State Water Resources Control Board
JC-525163
- Senior Water Resource Control Engineer
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:
8/28/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career protecting water quality on California's beautiful Central Coast? Do you enjoy working with others in a fast-paced environment to do important work? The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Coast Water Board) has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer to lead the Waste Discharge Requirements Program. The individual coming into this position will use engineering and wastewater knowledge and technical expertise to manage the Waste Discharge Requirements Program to protect water quality. Apply today and come join our innovative and passionate team at the Central Coast Water Board. The position is located in the Central Coast Water Board office located at 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, California, with a hybrid telework option.
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 . Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 S
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:
San Luis Obispo 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# 26-130-001 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 current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Must have Senior Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. (This is subject to change based on classification).Here is the link to the exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx. 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.
