Water Resource Control Engineer

Job Description and Duties

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The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (San Diego Water Board) has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Source Control Regulation Unit. The position location is 2375 Northside Drive, San Diego, CA 92108.

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State Water Resources Control Board Strategic Plan and the San Diego Water Board’s Practical Vision, the incumbent will perform professional engineering work and develop solutions pertaining to the regulation of wastewater and storm water discharges, including wastewater and storm water discharges related to transboundary flows, under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater program and other related programs and control of water pollution from point and nonpoint sources. Specific job duties and responsibilities are described in the Duty Statement.

The incumbent is expected to apply engineering methods and principles in performing activities related to the identification, research, development, review, and interpretation of permit and regulatory requirements and other documents. The incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, following through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. In addition, the incumbent will review and evaluate water quality data, hydrologic data, and other project information with emphasis on the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of waste and wastewater management and monitoring systems; investigate the sources and movement of contaminants in surface waters; ensure consistency with relevant water quality plans and policies, established hydrological and engineering standards, and applicable laws and regulations; work collaboratively with other staff and the regulated community; prepare written documents for consideration by the San Diego Water Board; represent the San Diego Water Board before other boards, agencies, and groups; and provide presentations before the San Diego Water Board and others concerning San Diego Water Board activities.

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.

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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Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 25-190-002 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).
• Copy of P.E. license (if applicable).

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 credential’s 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 specifications.

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:

• Knowledge of or experience with science and engineering principles; federal and State of California laws, policies, and regulations; permit implementation; and enforcement actions relevant to the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater to surface waters.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work; work independently or in teams; follow instructions through standard work processes; follow through on commitments; check work products for accuracy; and meet deadlines to achieve organizational goals.
• Experience incorporating organizational values into decision-making and work products.
• Ability to apply emotional intelligence, outreach, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations; influence others to meet organizational goals; and resolve conflicts associated with controversial projects.
• Ability to apply good professional judgment in analyzing water quality conditions and the risks they present to human health and to marine, estuarine, freshwater, and riparian habitats and ecosystems.
• Experience applying creative and resourceful problem-solving skills to evaluate various alternatives to solving complicated problems.
• Experience with the preparation of technical reports, environmental documents, and presentations.
• Experience verbally communicating with the general public.
• Knowledge of or experience with addressing and achieving environmental justice.
• Ability to interpret and reconcile multiple sources of data to assess compliance and make recommendations for regulatory purposes.
• Knowledge of or experience with conducting environmental field inspections or investigations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and database systems.

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

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 three (3) pages in length, using Arial font, size 12pt., and normal margins.

The SOQ must clearly describe how your experience and competencies, as related to each of the factors listed in the Desirable Qualifications, have prepared you to excel in the duties described in the Duty Statement and contribute to the overall mission of the San Diego Water Board.

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.