SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Water Resources, seeks a Climate and Special Projects Coordinator for the State Water Project to lead climate adaptation integration and manage long-term planning studies. The role reports to the Long-term Planning Officer and focuses on resilience, risk management, and asset planning for critical water infrastructure.

Hybrid work environment with telework options; permanent, full-time appointment with a salary range of $12,562.00 to $15,724.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation activities into SWP management.
• Manage special planning studies and evaluations.
• Apply risk management concepts to climate impacts on safety, reliability, resilience, emergency preparedness, and asset management.

Job description

Job Posting:State Water Project Climate and Special Projects Coordinator

Department of Water Resources

JC-525956 -

JC-525956 - State Water Project Climate and Special Projects Coordinator
SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 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: 9/10/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the State Water Project Long-term Planning Officer, the position will lead the integration of climate change adaption and mitigation activities into the management of the State Water Project (SWP) and manage special planning studies and evaluations. The position will apply risk management concepts by evaluating climate change impacts to the safety, reliability, and resilience of the SWP, emergency preparedness, and asset management plans and processes.

This position is currently classified as a nonsupervisory.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

State Water Project Climate and Special Projects Coordinator

Classification:

SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES $12,562.00 - $15,724.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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 justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

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:

Seeking candidates with working knowledge of current State Water Project policies and practices, especially as they relate to water and energy operations. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of climate science, hydrology, infrastructure operation and planning, and related State policies. Must have the ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing in the course of the work, and have leadership skills.

Contact Information

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

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 Civil Rights
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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.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR