SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

State of California•Sacramento, CA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. 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 Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026. 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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales. 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 bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Board) provides regulatory oversight of a wide variety of activities that pose a threat to the quality of the region's surface and ground water. The Board's Redding office has a tight-knit management team and highly capable staff that together aim to influence practices and policies statewide. Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in protecting California's vital water resources? If you enjoy tackling difficult technical and communication issues, mentoring others and working collaboratively with teammates, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for Senior Water Resources Control Engineer in its Redding office. The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Drive, Redding CA 96002 overlooking the beautiful Sacramento River. The City of Redding is known as the sunniest city in California and the second sunniest city in the United States. It offers a revitalized downtown area full of new restaurants and amenities. It's an outdoor paradise surrounded by the Trinity Alps to the west and Cascade Range to the north and east. Mt. Shasta, Lassen Park, abundant lakes, streams, and rivers are just a short distance away. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Redding's easy access to world class flyfishing, kayaking and boating, hiking and backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing. Duties: The candidate selected for this position will directly oversee the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting and Compliance and Enforcement Unit. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Must have Professional Engineering (PE) license to be eligible.
Must have Senior Water Resources Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.
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).
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Project management knowledge and experience; experience planning and prioritizing work, developing and adhering to schedules, and meeting work commitments.
Collaboration skills and experience working in teams, leading teams, managing group discussions, and integrating multiple different ideas and views to make a recommendation or to facilitate a decision.
Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) laws, regulations, and guidance.
Working knowledge and experience with State and Federal water quality and environmental policy, laws, and regulations.
Knowledge of Central Valley water quality issues, including wet weather nutrients, and climate change, as they relate to wastewater collection, treatment, and discharge.
Knowledge and experience in water quality permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement processes.
Experience in preparing engineering reports and presentations.
Experience in reviewing water quality and environmental data.
Working knowledge and experience with wastewater treatment principles and processes, design, operations, and regulatory oversight related to water quality protection.
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Experience in successfully promoting and managing change.
Ability to resolve conflicts and promote collaboration with internal and external entities.

Responsibilities

The candidate selected for this position will directly oversee the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting and Compliance and Enforcement Unit.

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.

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