Water Resource Control Engineer

Job Description and Duties

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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. 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 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.

We are looking for a motivated candidate to fill a staff Water Resource Control Engineer position responsible for providing regulatory oversight of challenging cannabis cultivation activities in the Cannabis Regulatory Unit. The incumbent will perform staff level activities associated with the evaluation, inspection, regulation, and remediation of cannabis cultivation activities to integrate engineering expertise in the identification and treatment of water quality threats associated with cannabis cultivation. The incumbent will successfully work with a variety of parties from diverse backgrounds and education, including engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, scientific aids, clerical staff, managers, and legal counsel.

The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Dr. Ste 205, Redding, CA 96002.

Under the general direction of the Senior Engineering Geologist, the incumbent will participate in the following components of the Cannabis Regulatory Program:

• Permitting/permit compliance
• Outreach
• Enforcement

Duties Include: Reviewing technical documents including results of impact investigations, conducting inspections, assessing potential impacts to the beneficial uses of water quality from cannabis cultivation activities and developing recommendations for management measures to be implemented, drafting correspondence and waste discharge requirements, responding to related inquiries, conducting sampling/monitoring and participating in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and regulated dischargers and the public. Using best professional judgment to assure that cannabis cultivation activities are being performed in a manner that will avoid negatively effecting sensitive beneficial uses of water quality such as anadromous salmonid habitat and domestic water supply. Make presentations to interested parties, agencies, local government representatives and the Regional Water Board. Provide technical assistance to agencies and the public to improve project implementation for water quality benefits. The position requires the exercise of professional judgment in performance of duties and the preparation of written and oral reports for staff managers, other agencies, responsible parties, and the Regional Water Board.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 25-157-013 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.

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:

Desirable qualifications include:

1. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
2. Experience in and ability to conduct physically demanding field investigations during all weather conditions that may exceed eight hours in a day.
3. Experience in environmental investigations including fate and transport of chemicals.
4. Knowledge or experience of water quality issues.
5. Customer service or public interface experience.
6. Experience working with a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency professional team.
7. Interagency coordination experience.
8. An understanding of environmental regulation.
9. Knowledge or experience with cannabis operations/regulations.
10. Experience in site assessment.
11. Fieldwork or sampling experience.
12. Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines.

Applicant must also have the ability to work both in a team environment and independently; effective communication skills; good organizational and interpersonal skills; data analysis experience; technical writing experience; and a working knowledge of and/or training or experience with computer applications (such as GPS, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).

Candidates that do not have all Desirable Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

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

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 two (2) pages in length, using 12pt Arial font and normal margins.

Your SOQ must provide the following:

1. A summary of your interest in this specific position, and the knowledge, abilities, and experiences that make you uniquely qualified based on the job duties (see attached duty statement) and the desirable qualifications listed above.

2. A description of your experience with and knowledge of environmental impacts associated with cannabis cultivation activities or similar land disturbing activities, including impacts to natural resources including water quality.

3. A description of your experience establishing effective relationships with diverse groups to achieve cooperation and collaboration.

Candidates who do not meet every Desirable Qualification are still encouraged to apply and submit an SOQ.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered .

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.