Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-402975) 12/14/23

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 402975 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 12/14/2023. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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, Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/401 Water Quality Certification (NPDES/401 WQC) Unit. The position location is 73-720 Fred Waring Dr. Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

Duties: Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist, and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is 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. This position is to implement the National Pollutant and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Specific responsibilities include: Working cooperatively with and being responsive to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and the public: reviewing Reports of Waste Discharge and drafting NPDES permits/waste discharge requirements (WDRs): conducting inspections of NPDES facilities to determine compliance with Board requirements: evaluating technical data from observations, self-monitoring reports, technical reports, and field sampling data to ascertain whether dischargers comply with the NPDES permits/ WDRs. In addition, the incumbent evaluates sampling points and laboratory techniques: coordinates enforcement with the State Board Office of Enforcement: performs compliance audits and inspections: drafts recommended appropriate follow-up actions to bring violators into compliance with Board orders and policies, including informal and formal enforcement actions such as Cease and Desist Order, Cleanup and Abatement Orders, and Administrative Civil Liability Complaints: participates in meetings with engineers, Office of Enforcement staff, and technical staff from other agencies, local governments, and consulting firms as the prosecution team member for the Regional Water Board: uses communication skills and engineering knowledge and judgment to clarify and/or interpret Water Boards’ policy, water quality standards, and objectives. Implements the 401 Water Quality Certification (401 WQC) Program: uses engineering skills and judgment to review 401 WQC applications, Department of Fish and Wildlife agreements, federal permits, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents; issues public notices; conducts CEQA if necessary; enter and query information in the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) database and Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS); conducts site inspections and issues 401 WQC letters.

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. Driving to sites throughout the Region, overnight stay and travel within the State will, at times be required.

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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $6,175.00 - $11,567.00 per month

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