Senior Engineer, Water Resources

Department of Water Resources
Sacramento County, CA

Job Description and Duties

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This position is currently located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

Duties: Under the general direction of the Manager, Civil Maintenance Branch, the incumbent has immediate responsibility to supervise and direct the activities of the Turnouts and Special Projects Section of the Project Management Office, Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The primary function includes overseeing the administration and negotiation of agreements for the operations, maintenance, and construction of new and modified turnouts and turn-ins, review and coordination of all submittal, applications and agreements for new or modified turnouts and turn-ins within the State Water Project (SWP) and supervise the staff. The secondary functions include leading special engineering and technical projects related to the operation of SWP and supporting management and field divisions.

It is essential that the incumbent work cooperatively with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; and apply broad knowledge in hydraulics, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of major water project facilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Must be available for calls outside normal business hours. Must be able to respond to emergency situations with rapid and appropriate response. Must be able and willing to work alone and in adverse weather conditions; e.g., extreme heat or cold, entering and exiting confined spaces such as vaults and structures for equipment access.

Must be willing to work sometimes outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations throughout the State of California. This will require traveling throughout the State by air or vehicle. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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:


It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in supervising staff; review of engineering design plans and specifications; review of construction submittals; formal communication and coordination.

Benefits

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Cover Letter, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50002173 and Job Control # JC-489174 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The Statement of Qualifications is a (1-page maximum) separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

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.
  • Other - Cover Letter
  • Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
Posted 2025-08-29

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