Job Posting: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Department of Water Resources

JC-468027
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SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/12/2025

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that provides you with the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the state?  We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Water Resources, to join our diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team in the Strategic Planning Branch.  In this position, you will serve as a technical expert in hydrologic and climate modeling.  This position focuses on developing, validating, and applying advanced modeling techniques, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assess climate change impacts on California's water resources.  This position plays a key part in planning, analyzing, and supporting the implementation of multi-benefit adaptation strategies and integrating innovative engineering solutions to enhance climate resilience in water infrastructure and management.  Additionally, this position leads efforts to incorporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies into DWR’s water sector planning by developing guidance and best practices.  You will provide guidance and support to Department of Water Resources project managers in integrating climate adaptation into project planning and design, including the development and implementation of adaptation measures that shape Phase III of DWR’s CAP by prioritizing resiliency efforts such as infrastructure improvements, enhanced maintenance and operation procedures, revised health and safety protocols, and improved habitat management.  Review planning documents and reports by program participants for accuracy and applicability.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-468027
Position #(s):
841-840-3261-XXX
Working Title:
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Mailing Address

Department Information

Division of Planning, Strategic Planning Branch, Climate Adaptation, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.  We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department.  Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect.  An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

Requires a valid license as a Professional Engineer in the field of Civil Engineering issued by the State of California.  Must possess a valid California Driver's License.

 

DWR is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety.  DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers.  This position will currently require a minimum of two-days a week in the office.  Regular and consistent attendance, whether office-centered or remote-centered, is essential to the successful performance in this position.

 

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/12/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
  • Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:


We are looking for applicants who have engineering, water resources, modeling and climate change knowledge; we seek a candidate who can easily adapt to changing work priorities and multitask on a variety of complex engineering investigations, and one who exhibits leadership and teamwork skills.

 

The applicant should be proactive and possess good working knowledge of planning and implementing practices related to climate change adaptation for California’s water resources with an ability to lead staff tasks and priorities and advise the Department on policies and procedures. 

 

The position requires knowledge and demonstrated understanding of hydrologic engineering systems and analysis, manipulation of large data sets, and complex problem-solving abilities.  An understanding of climate modelling approaches, outputs, and applications is very beneficial.  Specific skills that are desirable:

 

Working knowledge of hydrologic engineering analysis; broad knowledge of various hydrologic modelling approaches; flood control systems; water supply collection, transport, and distribution systems; water storage infrastructure planning, management, and operations; water supply planning and management; uncertainty and reliability principles as they affect engineered systems designed, built, or operated to protect the environment and the public health, welfare, and safety.

 

Working knowledge of climate change analysis procedures for water resources and communication and engagement related to climate change analysis and use of climate science.  Experience with developing and implementing policy and procedures.

 

Experience with contract and/or grant management, budgeting, and tracking.

 

Experience participating or collaborating on project teams, with the ability to take a leadership role in multi-disciplinary projects and to lead engineering staff.

 

Operate a computer proficiently using software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to effectively draft reports and correspondence.  Deliver management briefings and public presentations.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to work in a team/matrix environment.  Able to conduct outreach to stakeholders, working with external agencies, presentation skills, and communication between Interagency and other partners.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.  We offer continuous professional development and a wide range of training opportunities.  Our brand new, state-of-the-art Natural Resources Headquarters Building is located right next to Light Rail in downtown Sacramento for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Daisy Tam
(279) 231-0766
daisy.tam@water.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume (required and must be included), cover letter, and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire.  Please reference SAP Position #50099275 and Job Control #468027 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

 

Supplemental Questionnaire: Maximum two-pages per question typed (Arial 12-point font) responses to each of the following:

 

  1. Please describe your knowledge and experience in planning, scheduling, directing, and coordinating the preparation and development of complex engineering and planning studies for large water resources projects.  Include specifics on your use of hydrologic and hydraulic analytical tools, and water system models.

 

  1. Describe your experience in writing technical reports and planning documents, highlighting any that are specific to climate change, and your experience presenting key findings of any studies.

 

  1. Describe your experience working in technical teams, with emphasis on leading, relationship-building, and setting priorities for the team.

 

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

 

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

 

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey.  This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here.  To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

 

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

 

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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