ENGINEER,CIVIL

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Telework eligible

Job summary

California State Parks is launching a new Coastal Resilience Team to advance sea level rise adaptation and coral coastal resilience. This statewide recruitment offers a flexible reporting location with Sacramento or San Diego preferences and a hybrid telework option.

The role focuses on integrating climate principles into policies, operations, and programs, providing technical support to coastal parks and developing resilience strategies.

Qualifications

• Coastal engineering experience is required.
• Ability to develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience performing field site assessments.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of department-wide coastal policy and guidance.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for coastal resiliency projects.
• Create tools to improve resilience of built environments against coastal threats.
• Conduct site visits and formulate projects and policy related to sea level rise.

Skills

Coastal Engineering

Plans, specs & estimates

Field site assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Posting: CIVIL ENGINEER

Department of Parks & Recreation

Job Code: JC-526027

Title: CIVIL ENGINEER / ENGINEER,CIVIL

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

ENGINEER, CIVIL– FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT/SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTER/SAN DIEGO OR SACRAMENTO

This is a statewide recruitment.

The reporting location for this position is negotiable with the Sacramento and San Diego counties being preferred.

This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. The cutoff date(s) will be the 1st business day of each month from August 2026 - February 2027.

Join California State Parks’ NEW Coastal Resilience Team!

If you’re passionate about the intersection of climate resilience, sustainable stewardship, resource preservation, and coastal access and recreation, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of the California coast! California State Parks is launching a new Coastal Resilience Team to help advance sea level rise adaptation and improve coastal resilience across the coastal parks of the California State Park System. This team of specialists will work together to inform coastal adaptation projects; integrate climate principles into Department policies, operations, and programs; and provide technical support to coastal parks.

In this role you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of department-wide policy and guidance to address coastal hazards in preservation planning and adaption strategies.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for coastal resiliency projects in the State Park’s System.
• Develop tools to improve the resilience of State Park’s built environment and Resources against threat of
• Conduct site visits, formulate projects and policy setting related to sea level rise

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Bring strong expertise in Coastal Engineering
• Have experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates
• Have experience performing field site assessments
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and a willingness to collaborate

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Gregory Stone at [phone] or at [e-mail].

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENGINEER,CIVIL

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-526027

Position #(s): 549-864-3130-003

Working Title: CIVIL ENGINEER

Classification: ENGINEER,CIVIL

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. Describe why you are interested in this position and how your experience will support California State Parks’ mission and coastal resilience goals.

1. Please describe your experience with coastal engineering including coastal infrastructure, sea level rise adaptations, and assessment of coastal environments.

1. Describe your experience with preparation of Contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates)

1. Describe your experience performing field site assessments and preparing reports and recommendations of the findings.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the FFD.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gregory Stone
[phone]
[e-mail]

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:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.

1. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

1. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

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.