WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

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.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. We are looking for a Water Resource Control Engineer to enforce cleanup of soil and groundwater that is contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), petroleum, solvents, and/or pesticides. This position with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board is located at 11020 Sun Center Drive, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California 95670.

Duties: The incumbent manages, regulates, and enforces a portfolio of clean-up cases in the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program and Site Cleanup Program. Please see the Duty Statement for the details about the position.

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

• WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

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:

• Professional Engineer License.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Work experience, or applicable knowledge of, performing investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties.
• Work experience, or applicable knowledge of, performing investigation and cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
• Work experience, or applicable knowledge of, performing technical report writing based on regulatory requirements.
• Work experience with, or applicable knowledge of, soil and groundwater remediation systems designs.
• Understanding of California water quality regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• High integrity and work ethic.

$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

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/