WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

at  State Water Resources Control Board

POSITIONS AT THE WATER BOARDS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR TELEWORK WITH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE BASED ON THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE POSITION.

If you’d like to work in a vibrant, diverse environment, located in the heart of downtown Riverside, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team.
The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) to join the Wastewater Section. The position is located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA 92501 - right in the heart of downtown, just across the street from the Fox Performing Arts Center, and a few blocks from the Metrolink station.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) is tasked with overseeing the compliance of dischargers with individual or General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) orders, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and/or Master Recycling Permits (MRP), and follows up with enforcement measures as needed.
A WRCE also undertakes engineering technical work related to the Board’s implementation of the Recycled Water Policy and Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Program. This work encompasses planning and permitting new water supplies sourced from recycled water.
Additionally, a WRCE is responsible for reviewing Reports of Waste Discharge (ROWD) and other permit application materials, developing WDR orders, NPDES permits, and/or MRPs, and preparing draft orders/permits for adoption by the Regional Board. Moreover, a WRCE must be capable of making effective presentations to the Regional Board concerning orders/permits proposed for adoption and participate in Regional Board hearings as required.
The WRCE is expected to work independently, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and become proficient in assigned duties. Daily proficient use of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
Please review the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities.