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California State Water Resources Control Board
Water Resource Control Engineer
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A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$117,203 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
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Loading... Water Resource Control Engineer Save Job California State Water Resources Control Board Oakland, California LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Job Type Permanent Salary $6,488
JobControlId=528670 When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Hydrology Related Jobs Associate Attorney Sierra Club Environmental Law Program Oakland, CA Job type :
- $12,152 per month Deadline Sep 04, 2026 Min. Experience 0
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This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 9/4/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date. 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.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 Duty Statement . Working Conditions 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. 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.
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.Job type:
Full-Time $6,488.00- $12,152.
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