Water Resources Technician Ii
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Water Management, Water Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Job Posting:
Water Resources Technician II
Department of Water Resources
JC-532842
Water Resources Technician II
WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 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: 11/20/2026
Job Description and DutiesDepartment of Water Resources (DWR) Southern Region Office (SRO) Hydrological Data Section is seeking Water Resources Technician II who enjoys multidisciplinary, hands-on, challenging, and rewarding work in a team-oriented environment. The position will support hydrologic data collection and monitoring, field instrumentation installation and maintenance, State Water Project monitoring, and Dam Safety Services activities, while supporting a wide variety of projects across DWR and contributing to a reliable, sustainable, and resilient water supply.
Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources, Hydrological Data Section, the incumbent will perform technical hydrologic monitoring, data collection, equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. Responsibilities will include calibrating water meters; installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing stream-gaging stations and hydrologic monitoring equipment; conducting streamflow measurements and groundwater-level monitoring; and reviewing and processing Well Completion Reports for accuracy and completeness.
The incumbent will maintain accurate records of monitoring locations, equipment maintenance, field measurements, and related hydrologic data. The incumbent will also use applications such as Online System for Well Completion Reports (OSWCR), California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM), and Hydstra to enter, process, and quality-control hydrologic data. The position will involve hands-on fieldwork using hand and power tools for equipment assembly and fabrication, drilling, anchoring, concrete placement, and installation of sensors, conduit, piping, enclosures, and other monitoring infrastructure.
The incumbent will also support State Water Project monitoring and Dam Safety Services in coordination with the Division of Operations and Maintenance, Southern Field Division, and Castaic Field Division. This work will include instrumentation, monitoring, inspections, data collection, and other technical field assignments.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #: JC-532842
Position #(s): -XXX
Working Title: Water Resources Technician II
Classification: WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00
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: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department InformationDivision of Regional Assistance, Southern Region Office, Resources Assessment Branch, Hydrological Data Section, Glendale
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in…
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