Supervising Engineer Water Resources

Supervising Engineer, Water Resources

Department of Water Resources

JC-529270 - Supervising Engineer, Water Resources

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

Why Choose Us:

We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector.

Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Dam Safety Services, the North Surveillance & Facility Performance Branch Manager duties include planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing annual dam safety activities and dam safety projects for State Water Project dams within Oroville, Delta, and San Luis Field Divisions. The incumbent supervises and directs the work of the North Section, Central Section, and one Senior Engineer, Specialist and ensures Branch activities align with the SWP Dam Safety Policy, SWP Dam Safety Program document, and other Departmental policies and procedures.

Incumbent plans, leads, organizes and controls the quality and timely completion of Branch deliverables. This includes the deliverables generated by direct subordinates as well as those of partnering Divisions and external consultants. This position requires the incumbent to establish and work cooperatively with all professional levels; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; implement analyze situations accurately; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

and exercise good judgment. Incumbent must synthesize dam safety and engineering studies in a timely manner, understand their implications on dam and public safety, and develop appropriate plans, recommendations, and actions as necessary. Must maintain proactive approach to dam safety concerns and regularly update the Manager of Dam Safety Services.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

California Natural Resources Building, Downtown Sacramento, California

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager
- Engineering, Dam Safety Services, North Surveillance & Facility Performance, Sacramento

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 cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility…