Water Resource Control Engineer; JC-

Recruitment began on January 5, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 5, 2026

To be considered for this position, you must apply at  To apply, you must first create a Cal Careers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 503351 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note:
This position will no longer be available on Cal Careers once the job closes on 2/9/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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

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.

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.

This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location.

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a permanent, full-time Water Resource Control Engineer in the Land Disposal and Waste Containment Section of the Groundwater Protection and Waste Containment Division. This is an opportunity to do meaningful and challenging work to protect the water quality resources in the San Francisco Bay Region. The position location is 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612.

Under the close supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the investigation, remediation, and closure of polluted sites, and overseeing the construction, operation, and closure of waste management units. Duties include managing projects, evaluating technical reports, analyzing environmental data, preparing written requirements, communicating with the public, working collaboratively in groups, maintaining electronic databases, performing site inspections, and maintaining health and safety training.

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.

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

Full-Time

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.