Senior Water Resource Control Engineer

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Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the protection of natural resources? If you enjoy working in the engineering field and are interested in expanding your knowledge of and experience with water resource protection, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board's Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer in the WDR/Land Disposal Unit.

The position is located at 73-720 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

Additional information:

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 .

Working Conditions

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. E mployees 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.

Minimum Requirements You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-520429

Position #(s):
-002

Working Title:

Senior Water Resource Control Engineer

Classification:
SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 S
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:

Riverside County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information
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.

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Special Requirements
The bulleted items listed are for minimum qualification purposes only. They are not to be included as part of the required application documents.

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA#  in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (unofficial transcripts are also acceptable)

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