Project Manager

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 State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking a Water Resource Control Engineer for the Small Community Wastewater Unit in the Loans and Grant Branch. The ideal candidate is dedicated to helping small communities across California with planning and construction funding solutions while being part of a high-performing organizational culture where fellow staff, customers, and our partners are respected and valued.

If you're passionate about public service and making a difference, this could be the opportunity for you! Apply today and help California communities to improve public health, environment, and economy by equitably funding projects to deliver clean and safe drinking water. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, right in the heart of Downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer, the incumbent will work on a variety of complex professional tasks related to planning, design, construction, management, and implementation of wastewater projects that are part of the Loans and Grants Branch. The incumbent is expected to work cooperatively with other agency staff and interested parties, prepare funding application documents, and manage projects with executed funding agreements. The incumbent is also expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. Specific responsibilities are included in the attached duty statement.

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# 25-550-080in 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.

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:

1. Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of wastewater projects.
2. Knowledge and experience working with regulations, policies, plans and/or guidelines.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams and stakeholders with diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Strong organizational and program management skills and the ability to meet quality and deadline expectations on complex assignments and projects.
5. Ability to promote collaborative relationships and provide excellent customer service.

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

On your SOQ, you must list each “Desirable Qualification” identified above in the same order as listed and describe your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they related to the Desirable Qualification section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will 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.