SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

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. 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.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Duties: Under direction of the Assistant Executive Officer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer serves as Enforcement Coordinator for the Regional Board, directing all activities within the Compliance and Enforcement Section.

In this leadership role, the Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer also serves as the technical lead for the Section, applying advanced engineering principles and professional judgment to oversee the regulatory status of complex industrial, municipal, and stormwater facilities. The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer directs the engineering evaluation and development of high-profile enforcement actions while providing complex investigations and enforcement actions across diverse frameworks including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits, State Board’s Sanitary Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements, the Site Cleanup, Underground Storage Tank and Groundwater Permitting Programs, and the State Water Board’s Industrial and Construction General Stormwater Permits.

The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting complex information to a management team, stakeholder, and/or Board.
• Leadership experience managing a team or advancing a program, initiative, or project.
• Experience applying advanced engineering principles and professional judgment overseeing the regulatory status of complex industrial, municipal, and stormwater facilities.
• Experience directing the engineering evaluation and development of high-profile enforcement actions while providing complex investigations and enforcement actions across Board programs.
• Knowledge and experience with complex wastewater collection and treatment systems, including process engineering, system design, instrumentation/controls, operation and maintenance needs, and construction costs/timelines.
• Knowledge and experience of Environmental Justice in the regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to the protection of water resources, public health, and the environment.

Water Board 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. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-

Benefits-Summary.aspx and Health Benefits | CalPERS.

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/