Job Posting: Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-484929
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Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer
SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

$12,196.00 - $15,266.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/31/2025

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking a Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer in the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to help meet the critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs of California’s small and disadvantaged communities, while building a high performing organizational culture where staff, customers, and our partners are respected and valued.  

If you are an innovative leader with a proven track record of excellent performance with challenging and high-profile programs, we are looking for you to join our Management Team! This is a great opportunity to work in a high visibility position to help California communities get the funding they require to meet their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs. You will be one of the managers responsible for administering billions of dollars in State and federal funds and overseeing the State Water Board’s highest priority initiatives to support small, disadvantaged communities. If you enjoy solving problems and doing meaningful work, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The position is 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: The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer manages the Small Community Drinking Water / Wastewater Planning and Construction Section within the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions Branch, one of four branches within the Division of Financial Assistance.  The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer oversees all technical aspects of the Section’s administration of drinking water and wastewater funding programs that support construction and planning projects for small and medium-sized communities. This position also supports the Division in developing and implementing policies required to effectively administer those programs. The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer is responsible for overseeing the functions of technical staff engaged in administration of 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 this position 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.

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.

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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-484929
Position #(s):
880-550-3849-016
Working Title:
Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer
Classification:
SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)
$12,196.00 - $15,266.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

  • RPA# 25-550-007 in 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 Professional Engineer (PE) license.


Must have Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:  https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2879.

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: https://www.naces.org/members.

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.

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: 7/31/2025

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:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Jennifer Fiederer-Luna
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Jennifer Fiederer-Luna
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
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:


  1. Experience managing a team with complex responsibilities, including development and implementation of evolving programmatic strategies, goals, and performance metrics.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, teams, and stakeholders with diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and perspectives.
  3. Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of drinking water and wastewater treatment and distribution system design; construction costs and timelines; consolidations, and operation and maintenance needs of public water and wastewater systems.
  4. Comprehensive knowledge of procedures relating to personnel, program management, productivity, quality improvement and training.
  5. Knowledge of State or federal funding programs and management of financial assistance agreements or contracts.
  6. Ability to create and sustain an organizational culture that is high performing with high staff morale.

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.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Fiederer-Luna
(916) 341-5018
jennifer.fiederer-luna@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kristyn Abhold
(916) 327-5593
kristyn.abhold@waterboards.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:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, no more than three (3) pages in length, using 12-size font, and normal margins.

On your Statement of Qualifications you must list each “Desirable Qualification” identified above and describe your experience, knowledge and abilities, as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications section of this bulletin. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed in the same order as listed. 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.

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:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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