WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties

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

Do you want to help ensure the safety of drinking water? Do you want to work in Wine Country, including rolling vineyards, giant redwoods, coastal bluffs, and one of California’s largest freshwater lakes? Join the Division of Drinking Water’s Santa Rosa Office’s diverse team and you’ll get that chance! Work with public water systems large and small, each with their own challenges, and contribute to the mission of safe drinking water for all Californians.

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water – Santa Rosa has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Santa Rosa Office located at 50 D Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Apply today!

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# 26-454-004 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 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 and experience in technical design, plan review, construction inspection, and report preparation for domestic/potable, industrial/wastewater, and/or recycled/reuse water systems. 
• Knowledge of and experience with conducting field investigations.
• Familiarity and/or experience with the Safe Drinking Water Act and drinking water regulations. 
• Effective written/verbal communication, interpersonal capabilities, and problem-solving skills. 
• Good attention to detail with ability to follow instructions and directions with minimal error. 
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access). 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California. 
• Ability to perform engineering evaluations and related technical research. 
• Ability to work independently, organize/set priorities, and meet deadlines.

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 two (2) pages in length, using Arial size 12-point font , and normal margins.

Applicant must answer the following SOQ questions in the order listed.

1. Why are you interested in this position, and what specifically interests you about it?
2. Describe your knowledge and/or experience, if any, in each of the following: drinking water treatment processes and practices, drinking water distribution infrastructure, drinking water and environmental regulations, drinking water quality, and water conservation and drought. Include the number of years of knowledge and/or experience you have, if any, in each of these areas.
3. Describe your communication and presentation skills, including verbal and written.
4. Describe your experience with organizing work content, completing work products, streamlining work activities, and optimizing work productivity.
5. Describe your interpersonal abilities to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative work relationships, especially in a team-building capacity.

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.