Water Resource Control Engineer Project Manager (JC-504802)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 1/30/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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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.

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 Duty Statement.

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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.