Engineering Geologist State Water Resources Control Board

JC-532069

• Engineering Geologist
  

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$6,488.00

• $12,215.

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:

10/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. If you are passionate about preserving and restoring California's water resources, making a meaningful impact, and protecting human health, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team of engineers and geologists. The Underground Storage Tank/Site Cleanup Program Section at the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board currently has an opening for an Engineering Geologist position. This position is located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA 92501 located in the heart of downtown, just across the street from the Fox Performing Arts Center and the historical Mission Inn, and a few blocks from the Metrolink station.

Duties:

The Engineering Geologist (EG) is responsible for providing timely and technical assessments on sites consisting of groundwater quality and engineering concepts consistent with the policies and regulations of the State Water Resources Control Board. The position requires independent travel from the office to urban and rural sites in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties. Overnight stays may also be required. Please see the attached for the full description.

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.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-532069

Position #(s): 880-180-3756-043

Working Title:

Engineering Geologist

Classification:

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$6,488.00

• $7,735.00 A
  $7,428.00
• $9,296.00 B
  $9,142.00
• $11,449.00 C
  $9,754.00
• $12,215.

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:

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# 26-180-008 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 Engineering Geologist 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=5204. 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:

10/13/2026