WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties

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The Division of Drinking Water is seeking a motivated and technically competent Water Resource Control Engineer to join the Recycled Water Unit (of the Program Management Branch) in a dynamic role at the forefront of recycled water innovation and regulatory excellence in public health protection. Ideal candidates will have strong technical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and be motivated to make a meaningful impact on the future of water.

The position will be located at any of the Division of Drinking Water field office locations throughout the state of California:

• Redding – 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 101, Redding, CA 96002
• Sacramento – 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Santa Rosa – 50 D Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
• Richmond – 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804
• Lodi – 3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 260, Lodi, CA 95240
• Monterey – 1 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Building 1, Suite 120, Monterey, CA 93940
• Fresno – 265 West Bullard Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93704
• San Bernardino – 464 West 4th Street, Room 437, San Bernardino, CA 92401
• Carpinteria – 1180 Eugenia Place, Suite 200, Carpinteria, CA 93013
• Bakersfield – 4925 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Bakersfield, CA 93309
• Glendale – 500 North Central Avenue, Suite 500, Glendale, CA 91203
• Santa Ana – 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 150, Santa Ana, CA 92707
• San Diego – 2375 Northside Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108

This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location if reporting to the Richmond field office.

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer in the Recycled Water Unit, the incumbent will perform varied and complex technical and engineering tasks. The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 25-463-007 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/25/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Water Resources Control Board

Attn: Human Resources / Aja Marsh

1001 I Street, 18th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Water Resources Control Board

Attn: Human Resources / Aja Marsh

1001 I Street, 18th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Aja Marsh
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Ginachi Amah
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
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California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 four (4) pages in length, using Times New Roman font, size 12 , and normal margins.

Factoring in the desirable qualifications above and duty statement functions, provide examples and indicate your total years of experience and/or knowledge when answering the following statements/questions:

1. What interests you about working in recycled water and regulatory review, and how does this role align with your career goals?
2. Describe your knowledge and/or experience of water/wastewater treatment processes and/or recycled water production. If you have worked with or studied advanced treatment technologies (e.g., filtration, membrane systems, disinfection), explain your role and what you learned.
3. Discuss any knowledge and/or experience with inspecting water or wastewater treatment plants.
4. Describe your knowledge and/or experience working with engineering plans and reports, as well as with writing response letters.
5. Discuss any experience or knowledge interpreting environmental laws, rules and regulations. (not limited to water).
6. Describe your experience working collaboratively with multiple parties (e.g., engineers, regulators, consultants, project teams) on a project. What was your role, how did you handle differing perspectives or priorities, and what steps did you take to ensure the project moved forward effectively? Describe your ability to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships.
7. Describe your experience with streamlining work activities (handling multiple projects), organizational skills, and maintaining productivity.

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.