Water Resource Control Engineer State Water Resources Control Board

JC-528670

• Water Resource Control Engineer

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

$6,488.00

• $12,152.

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:

9/4/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location. Join us in our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of the San Francisco Bay Region's water resources in our streams and wetlands program. The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a permanent/full-time Water Resource Control Engineer in our Creek, Wetland, and Bay Habitat Protection Program of the Watershed Management Division. Our office follows a hybrid work schedule, with staff working in-person four days per week and telework available one day per week, subject to operational needs. Fieldwork is also required as part of this position. The office is located at 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612, conveniently located near BART and other public transportation. The incumbent will review applications and reports for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, and Reports of Waste Discharge under the Porter-Cologne Act related to dredge or fill of streams and wetlands for projects in the North Bay and Enforcement Wetland Protection section of the Watershed Management Division. Using engineering and regulatory skills, the incumbent will review applications for impacts avoidance and minimization to beneficial uses of streams and wetlands; review and interpret stormwater management plans, hydrologic data, hydraulic modeling data, rainfall data, climate data, existing land uses and ambient water quality and biological resources data, to determine if the applications are complete; review the adequacy of compensatory mitigation; conduct site inspections; write Certifications; and draft Orders for Board consideration. See the attached for further information.

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.

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-528670

Position #(s): 880-120-3846-115

Working Title:

Water Resource Control Engineer

Classification:

WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

$6,488.00

• $7,735.00 A $7,428.00
• $9,296.00 B $9,137.00
• $11,437.00 C $9,712.00
• $12,152.

00 D 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:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

State Water Resources Control Board 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# 26-120-022 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=2925. 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:

9/4/2026