WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Job Posting: WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER 
State Water Resources Control Board
JC-221434 - WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
$5,540.00 - $10,377.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 11/6/2020
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged.
Effective July 1, 2020, State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction in exchange for up to 16 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) per month.
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in protecting the water resources of California? If you enjoy a career protecting public health, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our team.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Quality has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Groundwater Branch. The position is located at: 1001 I Street, 15 Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
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Duties:
The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-221434
Position #(s):
880-250-3846-122
Working Title:
WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Classification:
WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER$5,540.00 - $10,377.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
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 values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
- RPA# 20-250-059 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 WRCE list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.
Here is the link to the exam https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/1PB09.PDF
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
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: 11/6/2020Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Sarah Gomez
P.O. BOX 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Human Resources Branch - Sarah Gomez
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - is required and must be included.
- Other - Cover letter is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Experience with leading projects independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with preparing and reviewing technical reports and waste discharge permits.
- Experience with domestic and/or industrial wastewater treatment and associated groundwater quality impacts.
- Possession of a California Engineer-in-Training certificate or professional registration in the State of California (PE) as a civil engineer.
- Experience with civil engineering principles such as construction cost estimation, soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, slope stability, or site improvement.
- Experience with personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft applications. Familiarity and experience with state databases such as GeoTracker, geographic information systems, and related computer applications.
- Proficiency in written and oral communication with the ability to conduct effective presentations to varying audiences and facilitate internal and external meetings.
- Familiarity with State and federal laws and regulations related to discharge of waste to land including the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders in a positive manner, including dischargers, State and local agency representatives, members of the public.
- Ability to travel to meetings by vehicle or plane.
Benefits
Waterboard employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part- time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Sarah Gomez
(916) 445-9730
sarah.gomez@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Laurel Warddrip
(916) 341-6904
Laurel.Warddrip@waterboards.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed and no more than 2 pages in length, use Arial size 12 pt. font, and normal margins.
Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:
1. Describe your experience with the implementation of waste discharge requirements in California.
2. Describe your experience researching, analyzing, interpreting wastewater data.
3. Describe your experience with implementing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. What is the purpose and general CEQA process in relation to waste discharge requirement permitting?
Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.
Note: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.