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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 Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Above Ground Tank/Mining Unit has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE). The position is located at 11020 Sun Center Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

Duties:

Under the close supervision of the Senior Engineering Geologist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing regulatory and technical oversight of environmental investigation and cleanup activities at contaminated properties and abandoned mine sites throughout the Central Valley Region. The WRCE is expected to apply the Water Board's regulations, policies, plans and guidelines and work cooperatively with Federal, State and local government agencies and municipalities, as well as public entities, in coordinating oversight of investigation and cleanup activities. The WRCE will also work closely with other Water Board program personnel, including Title 27, Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Units, to identify cross-programmatic needs and applicable policies and regulations. Please review the Duty Statement provided in the Additional Documents list below for an additional description of roles and responsibilities.

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.

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Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 24-150-119 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 Water Resource Control Engineer list , transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:   .

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:

• Regulatory and/or private-sector work experience with State, Federal (e.g., Superfund [CERCLA]) and California Water Code regulatory requirements relating to the investigation, cleanup, and remediation of contaminated properties and abandoned mine sites impacted by discharges of contaminants, including metals, acid mine drainage, and/or other hazardous wastes.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, Federal and State Programs such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs), and Title 27 programs and policies.
• Experience with soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling and investigation methods at environmental assessment and cleanup sites, particularly as relates to abandoned mine land and reclamation sites.
• Knowledge of fate and transport principles, variables, and mechanisms for contaminants of concern (COCs) through surface water, groundwater, and soil.
• Experience evaluating technical data and applicable regulatory thresholds to determine appropriate cleanup and action levels of COCs.
• Experience preparing clear, concise technical documents and correspondence conveying complex environmental data and information.
• California Professional Engineering licensure, either held or in-process.

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 website and the website.

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 two (2) pages in length, using 12 pt. Arial font , and normal margins.

1. Describe your understanding of, or experience with, the methods used to investigate and clean up spills or releases of hazardous substances, such as mining waste and/or acid mine drainage, that pollute or threaten to pollute soil, groundwater, surface water, and/or threaten human health and the environment.

2. Describe your understanding of, or experience with, the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data, and applying appropriate regulatory criteria and/or policies to environmental site investigations and cleanups.

3. Describe how your knowledge or work experience, technical knowledge, and verbal and written communications skills relate to and prepare you for the duties of this position.

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.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.

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