Engineer, Water Resources

Company Info
California Department of Water Resources
Red Bluff, CA, United States

Phone: 530-529-7320
Web Site: https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#depid=152

Company Profile
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Title:

Engineer, Water Resources

Location:

Red Bluff, CA 

Salary:

$5,849.00 - $10,956.00

Job ID:

73967
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Job Description:

Department of Water Resources
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=319259 
JC-319259
Engineer, Water Resources
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$5,849.00 - $10,956.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 8/31/2022
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

DWR’s Northern Region Office is looking for a dynamic Engineer, Water Resources (WR) with a can-do attitude to join its team of professionals dedicated to supporting programs and partners across Northern California. If you enjoy working in a technically focused hydrology and hydraulics environment, growing your engineering skills on a daily basis, and helping local communities, we may have just the job for you.  Under the direction of the Senior Engineer in the Surface Water Investigation Section of the Water Management Branch, Division of Regional Assistance (Division), Northern Region Office (NRO), the Engineer, WR, will perform duties in processing and analyzing stream flow data, training staff in the use of HYDSTRA software, and transferring this expertise to other employees. This position also provides technical assistance and services to other programs.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
 
JC-319259
Position #(s):
 
844-200-3137-011
Working Title:
 
Engineer, Water Resources
Classification:
 
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$5,849.00 - $10,956.00
 
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Tehama County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Mailing Address

Department Information

Regional Assistance, Northern Region Office,
Surface Water Investigations Section of the Water Management Branch, Red Bluff
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.  We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department.  Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

 

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect.  An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

 

Special Requirements

    The incumbent must possess a valid California Driver’s License and be able to travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations. 

    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: 8/31/2022

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

    Department of Water Resources
    Attn: Certification Desk
    P.O. Box 1079
    Sacramento, CA 95812

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    Department of Water Resources
    Certification Desk
    715 P Street, 7th floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    08:00 AM - 04:30 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.
    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:


    The successful candidate will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, tactful interaction with all levels of staff and public, good judgment, self-motivated, quality customer service, excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently yet also able to be a productive team member, have the ability to multi-task, and willingness to be flexible with assigned priorities based on operational needs. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, databases, and GIS programs, and effective presentation skills.  Ability to draft reports and memos, prepare preliminary analysis, design, and maps using HEC-RAS, CAD, and GIS software, and knowledge of surveying, hydrology, and hydraulics.

     

    Benefits

    Click here to read about some of the outstanding benefits. Redding and Chico are both within easy commuting distance of our office. Red Bluff is located on the Sacramento River and is 60 minutes from Lassen Volcanic National Park, 90 minutes from Mt. Shasta Ski Park, and just over three hours from Arcata on the North Coast. Free parking

    Contact Information

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

    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Kim Burns
    (530) 529-7320
    Kim.burns@water.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:
    Office of Workforce Equality
    (916) 653-6952
    weo@water.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.

    Special Instructions

     

    To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50001028 and Job Control #319259 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

     Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

     Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

     

       

      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.