Senior Engineering Geologist

Job Description and Duties

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The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory) to manage the Site Cleanup Program and Underground Storage Tank Program at its Redding office. The individual coming into this position will use geologic knowledge and technical expertise to manage cleanup projects and help restore water quality and ensure protection of human health. Come join our innovative and passionate team at the Central Valley Water Board to promote clean water in the state of California.

The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 205, Redding, CA 96002, overlooking the beautiful Sacramento River. The City of Redding is known as the sunniest city in California and the second sunniest city in the United States. It offers a revitalized downtown area full of new restaurants and amenities. It is an outdoor paradise surrounded by the Trinity Alps to the west and Cascade Range to the north and east. Mt. Shasta, Lassen Park, abundant lakes, streams, and rivers are just a short distance away. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Redding’s easy access to world class flyfishing, kayaking and boating, hiking and backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing.

Duties: Please review the Duty Statement for a description of roles and responsibilities.

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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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 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

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 The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 26-157-002 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility). 
• Must have Professional Geologist (PG) license to be eligible.

Must have Senior Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the e xam: .

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Knowledge and experience with:

• Environmental investigation and remediation.
• Environmental geology.
• State and federal water quality laws, regulations, and policies related to waste discharge and cleanup and abatement including the California Water Code and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the California State Water Board’s Low Threat Closure Policy.
• Water quality analytical chemistry and geochemistry.
• Common groundwater, soil, soil gas, and indoor air investigation and remediation techniques for cleanup of chlorinated solvents, petroleum, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), metals, and other pollutants in groundwater, soil, and soil gas.
• Regional water quality issues, basin plans, water quality goals, and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Environmental Screening Levels.
• Groundwater fate and transport modeling.
• Reviewing and writing technical reports.
• Presenting and communicating technical concepts to the public and other groups.
• Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, and organization skills.
• Leading and working as part of a team.
• Setting program and individual goals and metrics to measure them.
• Setting and tracking budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management systems (e.g., Geo Tracker).

Benefits

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. and

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than three (3) pages in length, using Arial font, size 12 , and normal margins.

Concisely describe why you are the best candidate to be selected as a Senior Engineering Geologist to lead the Groundwater Unit at the Central Valley Water Board’s Redding office.

The SOQ should include how your knowledge and experience qualify you for this position specifically referencing:

1. Knowledge of environmental geology.
2. Knowledge of fate and transport of contaminants in soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil vapor; and environmental cleanup investigation and remediation.
3. Knowledge of federal and state of California water quality laws, regulations, and policies.
4. Your experience applying your knowledge related to Item 1 through 3.
5. Experience reviewing and writing technical reports.
6. Experience presenting and communicating technical concepts to the public and other groups.
7. Experience leading others and managing teams.
8. Experience setting and tracking program or project goals and budgets.

Please include your total years of experience for each desirable qualification described in SOQ Items 4 through 8.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered.

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: . Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.