SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

at  State Water Resources Control Board

Job Description and Duties

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• 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.
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:

We are looking for applicants that possess knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Hydrologic and hydraulic models, including temperature modeling, water quality modeling, groundwater modeling, or operational modeling of water resources including reservoir operations;
• Streamflow gage installation protocols and cost assessments;
• Instream flow and aquatic survey methods and procedures;
• Hydrologic and geomorphic processes;
• Project management;
• Developing technical reports, policies, and regulations;
• Microsoft Office software and GIS applications; and
• Briefing executive management and presenting technical information to the general public.

Additionally, applicants should possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities on assignments in order to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work with and respond appropriately to the public, and other entities on controversial and complex issues, as needed;
• Ability to research and review scientific information to inform instream flow and related requirements; and
• Ability to conduct limited fieldwork and travel, as needed.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
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: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I of the Cannabis Section, the incumbent will serve as the project lead and technical expert for the State Water Board to implement recommendations outlined in the California Stream Gaging Prioritization Plan, 2022 (Gaging Plan).
The incumbent will work with partner agencies (Department of Water Resources in consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Conservation, Central Valley Flood Protection Board), other state and federal agencies (e.g., United States Geological Survey, National Marine Fisheries Service, etc.), and interested parties (nongovernmental organizations, local agencies, researchers, general public, etc.) to help address significant gaps in information needed for water management and the conservation of freshwater species and improve water management to support multiple benefits including water supply, flood, ecosystems, and water quality.
The incumbent will work with partner agencies to identify priority locations to reactivate or install gages, evaluate existing and new tools needed to support implementation, and draft technical documentation and materials.
The incumbent will conduct and oversee public outreach and coordination with other State Water Board departments and regions and partner agencies related to the implementation of the Gaging Plan.
The incumbent is also responsible for contract management and the preparation and presentation of briefing materials and other information necessary to inform the State Water Board’s Executive management, State Water Board members, and public of Gaging Plan-related work.