Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-419567) 04/07/2024

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The State Water Resource Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Water Recycling Funding Unit. The position location is the CalEPA Building at 1001 I Street, 16th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Duties:
Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resources Control Engineer, the Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) acts as a project manager for supporting and approving funding agreements for planning and construction recycled water projects. Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment systems and water pumping, storage, and distribution facilities is necessary for the incumbent to successfully manage projects in this position.  Some travel will be required.  Specific duties include: Provide overall project management of assigned funding applications, with a focus on providing technical assistance to applicants and other stakeholders. Review and analyze projects and proposals for technical/engineering soundness and feasibility, compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and pertinent water quality orders and policies; Recommend changes, approval, or disapproval of funding applications, including preparation of Division or Board approvals as appropriate; Review of engineering plans and specifications, ensuring that proposed projects are consistent with funding program policy, and technically capable of meeting pertinent water quality orders and policies; Consult and coordinate with other State and Regional Water Board staff, and staff from other state and federal agencies, throughout the funding process; Provide overall project management of project applications selected for funding, including regular communication with engineers and other officials from the applicant’s organization; Monitor projects to evaluate progress and approve disbursement requests; Conduct site visits and inspections of funded facilities; Manage project files, supporting documentation, logs, site inspection reports, system files, etc.; Assist with the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures for implementation and administration of the Division’s various funding programs; Assist with the administration, development, and enhancement of the Division’s database and project management systems; and other special duties as assigned by management.

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.

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

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Job Type: Full-time

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

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