Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-498615)

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 498615 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 12/15/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: CalCareers

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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. Employees 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.

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to help California’s small and disadvantaged communities address critical water quality and drinking water issues? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with opportunities to innovate and lead positive change? If so, then apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has three openings for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions. The positions are located at 1001 I Street, 16th 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 (Supervisory) and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the Water Resource Control Engineers are responsible for performing a variety of complex professional tasks related to planning, design, construction, management, and implementation of water quality protection and improvement projects seeking financing from the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund’s grant/principal forgiveness funding, state bond funding and other infrastructure appropriations. More information about the roles and responsibilities associated with the positions is in the Duty Statement attached.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job type: Full-Time

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.