Supervising Engineering Geologist

Job Description and Duties

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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking a Supervising Engineering Geologist for the Cleanup Fund Branch, Technical Review Section. The ideal candidate is dedicated to helping communities clean up contaminated sites and protect our water resources, while building a high-performing organizational culture where staff, customers, and our partners are respected and valued.

If you are an innovative leader with a proven track record of excellent performance with challenging and high-profile programs, we are looking for you to join our Management Team! This is a great opportunity to help California communities and property owners get the funding they require to clean up contaminated sites, protect neighboring residences, and protect water resources. You will be one of the second-level managers responsible for administering billions of dollars in funding and overseeing the State Water Board’s highest priority initiatives to support soil and groundwater cleanup in impacted communities. If you enjoy solving problems and doing meaningful work, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The position is located at 801 K Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of Downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties : The Supervising Engineering Geologist is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing the Technical Review Section in the Cleanup Fund Branch. The Supervising Engineering Geologist provides significant engineering geology expertise in role of overseeing and directing the functions of technical staff responsible for evaluation of projects for the investigation and cleanup for the mitigation of significant human health or environment harm. Project evaluations include, but are not limited to, assessment of groundwater contamination, and technical groundwater treatment for cleanup. Recommend projects for technical funding programs and provide substantial basis to support recommendations in response to competing interests and technical proposals. The Supervising Engineering Geologist is responsible for operational planning and assigning of projects; budgeting for time and funds; staff development; reviewing and evaluating the program performance and achievements of each program, and preparation of associated administrative reports; coordinating each program’s activities with other technical and administrative support units and their activities; formulates and administers policies; represents the State Water Board in compliance negotiations, policy implementation, performance evaluation, program budgeting, and strategic planning; and related work.

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

To be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 26-550-023 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 a Professional Geologist License.

Must have Supervising Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

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An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credential 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:

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, teams, and stakeholders with diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and perspectives.
2. Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of soil and groundwater contamination characterization and remediation for both petroleum and non-petroleum contaminants.
3. Strong organizational and program management skills and the ability to meet quality and deadline expectations on complex assignments and projects.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of procedures relating to budget, personnel, program management, productivity, quality improvement, and training.

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, with no more than three (3) pages in length, using size 12 font , and normal margins.

In your Statement of Qualifications, you must list each “Desirable Qualification” identified above and describe your experience, knowledge and abilities, as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will 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.