WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER - Urgent

We are searching for a creative WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER to join our diverse team at State Water Resources Control Board in Fresno County, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, persuasion and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER at State Water Resources Control Board today!

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has implemented the requirement that all state employees attest to their vaccination status. Employees are required to indicate whether they are vaccinated, unvaccinated, or if they choose not to disclose their vaccination status. As an additional health and safety standard to protect the state workforce and the public it serves, CalHR is also implementing COVID-19 testing of all state employees working on site (including field sites) if they are unvaccinated, vaccinated but choose not to provide documentation, or choosing not to disclose their vaccination status. Any employee seeking exemption from COVID-19 testing or wearing a face covering must provide evidence of vaccination. This requirement is subject to change depending upon updated Federal, State, and/or local requirements and guidance.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged.

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career protecting and preserving the environment, especially the quality of our region’s surface waters and groundwater?  The State Water Resources Control Board’s Central Valley (Region 5) Regional Water Quality Control Board has openings for two Water Resources Control Engineers in the Site Cleanup Program.  The positions are located at 1685 E. Street, Fresno, California, in the heart of the great Central Valley. Apply today to join our team.  A robust training program is available.

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 (599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

Please take a moment to fill out the State Water Resources Control Board's Recruitment Survey .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 22-155-016/017 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:

The successful candidate will demonstrate many of the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including a high level of proficiency in English grammar;
• Customer service experience;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities to meet deadlines;
• Experience working effectively with all levels of staff, management, outside governmental agencies, and the public;
• Experience working independently while handling multiple complex assignments;
• Experience researching and reviewing complex scientific literature to inform water quality decisions;
• Experience conducting limited fieldwork and travel as needed;
• Experience performing engineering evaluations and related research;
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills; and
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

Knowledge/experience with the following is also desirable:

• California environmental policy/guidance/permitting documents, including but not limited to: California Water Code, Basin Plans, Waste Discharge Requirements, Environmental screening levels, Low-threat underground storage tank closure policy, Soil vapor guidance;
• Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater remediation processes and equipment;
• Environmental site assessment processes, tools, data analysis and interpretation;
• Collection and interpretation of analysis of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and indoor air samples;
• Emerging and traditional contaminants, e.g. – perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene (TCE), petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, pesticides, etc.
• Preparation and review of technical environmental assessment and corrective action reports;
• Piper/Stiff diagrams and statistical methods for evaluating water quality data;
• Groundwater monitoring well design, installation, and drilling methods in a variety of geologic conditions;
• Evaluation of design of soil and groundwater remedial systems;
• Knowledge and experience with GeoTracker, GAMA, and other environmental databases; and
• Evaluation of environmental and hydrogeologic model outputs

Please remember these are desirables and are not required.

Benefits

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

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.

Statement of Qualifications

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

Include:  A narrative that describes your interest and suitability for the specific position described.  Include and describe your experience in the following specific areas (such experience is desirable, but not required):

1. California environmental policy/guidance/permitting documents, including but not limited to:  Environmental water quality goals/screening levels, Low-threat Underground Storage Tank Closure Policy, soil vapor guidance, Central Valley water quality issues
2. Water Quality Assessment/Protection
3. Emerging and common contaminant/pollutant familiarity, e.g. – perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene (TCE), petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, pesticides, etc.
4. Environmental site assessment processes, tools, data analysis, and interpretation
5. Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater remediation processes, equipment, and systems
6. Soil vapor extraction/soil vapor intrusion design/data analysis 
7. Analysis and evaluation of monitoring data 
8. Groundwater extraction systems and sampling procedures 
9. Soil and groundwater contamination investigations 
10. Other experience applicable to the duties described in the Duty Statement 
    

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response.

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.

Company Benefits:
● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary