Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory)

Job Description and Duties

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Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in Water Resources? If you enjoy a career in public service for healthy water quality through fair, firm, consistent and transparent enforcement of water quality regulations, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) in the Compliance Assurance Unit. The position is located at 2375 Northside Drive, San Diego, California 92108, in the Mission Valley area near light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: The Senior Water Resource Engineer (Supervisory) is responsible for supervising the Compliance Assurance Unit and serving as the region’s Enforcement Coordinator. Duties include planning, direction, and review of all activities of the multidisciplinary Compliance Assurance Unit; providing analysis and recommendations for potential compliance and enforcement strategies; developing, implementing, and evaluating program workplans; serving as enforcement subject matter expert; and substantial record keeping, program management, and coordination activities.

The position requires a candidate capable of resilience, composure, and sound judgment during moments of public scrutiny, stakeholder disagreement, and elevated conflict. Working situations include periodic exposure to emotionally charged situations, including interactions with individuals who may be distressed, adversarial, or openly hostile about enforcement action; frequent engagement in negotiations with regulated parties who may dispute Water Board findings, resist compliance with enforcement orders, or challenge staff decisions; high-pressure workload cycles, particularly when cases require urgent action, complex technical coordination, or accelerated regulatory timelines; responsibility for guiding staff during crises, including emergency spills, pollution events, or other urgent matters requiring immediate enforcement attention. Support is available such as training, managerial support, and dedicated enforcement attorneys. The position includes performing field inspections at sites where toxic and hazardous materials may be stored or discharged.

Please review the attached Duty Statement.

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# 26-190-016 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 PE license.

Must have Senior Water Resource 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:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to professional staff and the general public.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and track multiple projects lasting 1-3 years.
• Ability to select and employ appropriate leadership styles to effectively address and resolve complex or challenging situations.
• Experience leading environmental-related field inspections or investigations in an enforcement context.
• Ability to generate creative solutions through collaboration.

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 Health Benefits | CalPERS

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 and must be no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font , and normal margins.

Your response must specifically address each of the following factors:

1. How your experience performing difficult professional engineering work involving water quality or water rights prepares you for this position.
2. How you have applied leadership skills in situations involving matters of environmental compliance.
3. Your experience leading a project or task that required collaboration with other organizational programs or functional areas.
4. Your experience or training with supervisory principles and techniques.
5. Your professional experience in situations of moments of public scrutiny, stakeholder disagreement, or elevated conflict.

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.