Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory)

Job Description and Duties

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The Santa Ana Water Board’s Groundwater Protection Branch has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) who will serve as the Site Cleanup Program Section Supervisor. This position is located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: This is a supervisor position. Under the direction of a Supervising Engineering Geologist, the incumbent will supervise, and lead section staff who manage cases and projects in the Site Cleanup Program related to investigation and cleanup of contaminants in the environment, and support management of the program. Specific duties include assigning, monitoring, and reviewing staff’s work to ensure consistency with Water Board policies and practices. Using engineering judgement to review, direct, and guide staff’s work; communicate feedback and manage program performance to restore and protect water quality, beneficial uses, and human health consistent with branch and program priorities. Ensure that staff manage investigation and cleanup projects by scoping, planning, tracking, and communicating with external stakeholders. Establish and track section goals, review staff workplans and development plans, and manage staff performance. Communicate orally and in writing. Worki collaboratively in groups internally and with external stakeholders to develop technical, regulatory, and procedural recommendations for projects and issues.

This position requires independent travel from office to rural/urban/remote locations in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties. Overnight stays may also be required. Please refer to the attached Duty Statement for detailed 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.

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# 26-180-009 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 Engineer license.

Must have Senior Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:  .

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:

Please remember these are desirables and are not required.

• Knowledge of the California Water Code and the Federal Clean Water Act.
• Knowledge of Statewide and Regional Policies, Plans, and adopted Orders related to the protection of groundwater resources .
• Knowledge and experience in site characterization, hydrogeology, fate and transport of various chemicals including emerging chemicals of concern (i.e., per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS]), mitigation, and remediation.
• Knowledge and experience with risk assessment and management principles.
• Experience with administrative civil enforcement actions and/or regulatory compliance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of general water quality monitoring protocols including design, quality assurance, data analysis, compliance monitoring and reporting, and data needs for effective water quality management and decision making.
• Collaboration knowledge and experience working in teams; leading and supervising multi-disciplinary teams; managing group discussions; and integrating multiple different ideas and views to make a recommendation or to facilitate a decision.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work for or with a Governing Board, actively participate in public meetings and offer testimony at public hearings.
• Ability to work cooperatively and promote partnerships with internal/external customers, including federal, state, and local agencies, as well as members of the public.
• The ability to maintain composure in adversarial situations.
• Willingness and ability to independently travel within California on a regular basis.

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

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 four (4) pages in length, using Arial 12pt font, single spaced , and normal margins.

Clearly and concisely explain how your knowledge and experience make you a well-qualified candidate for this position. At a minimum, your SOQ should include the following:

1. Describe your current understanding of the challenges in protecting groundwater resources and describe how your knowledge and experience has prepared you to address the challenges we face in protecting groundwater resources in the Santa Ana Region.
2. Describe your knowledge and/or experience managing environmental investigation and remediation sites impacted by chlorinated solvents, PFAS, and other emerging contaminants of concern.
3. Describe your experience supervising, planning, and directing the work of multi-disciplinary teams to meet performance objectives.
4. Describe your experience with regulatory enforcement, compliance, and environmental justice issues.
5. Describe your experience in presenting complex information to a management team and/or a Governing Board.

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.