Supervising Engineer, Water Resources

California Department of Water Resources; California; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Water Resources seeks a Supervising Engineer Water Resources to lead dam safety activities and manage projects across Oroville, Delta, and San Luis Field Divisions. You will supervise the North Section, Central Section, and one Senior Engineer, Specialist, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables while aligning with the SWP Dam Safety Policy and program documents.

This role focuses on proactive safety, leadership, and effective coordination with internal teams and

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct annual dam safety activities and projects.
• Lead dam safety projects for State Water Project dams in Oroville, Delta, and San Luis Field Divisions.
• Supervise the North Section, Central Section, and one Senior Engineer, Specialist.
• Ensure deliverables comply with SWP Dam Safety Policy and program documents.

Job description

If you are in search of an opportunity that utilizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to create a better California, join our team of professional engineers at the Department of Water Resources! Our engineers work on diverse projects such as modernizing the State’s water infrastructure, increasing the efficiency of our generating facilities, and conducting safety inspections in the field.

Under the general direction of the Manager of Dam Safety Services, the North Surveillance & Facility Performance Branch Manager duties include planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing annual dam safety activities and dam safety projects for State Water Project dams within Oroville, Delta, and San Luis Field Divisions. The incumbent supervises and directs the work of the North Section, Central Section, and one Senior Engineer, Specialist and ensures Branch activities align with the SWP Dam Safety Policy, SWP Dam Safety Program document, and other Departmental policies and procedures. Incumbent plans, leads, organizes and controls the quality and timely completion of Branch deliverables. This includes the deliverables generated by direct subordinates as well as those of partnering Divisions and external consultants. This position requires the incumbent to establish and work cooperatively with all professional levels; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; implement analyze situations accurately; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and exercise good judgment. Incumbent must synthesize dam safety and engineering studies in a timely manner, understand their implications on dam and public safety, and develop appropriate plans, recommendations, and actions as necessary. Must maintain proactive approach to dam safety concerns and regularly update the Manager of Dam Safety Services.

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

Job Code #: 529270

Classification: SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Salary Range: $12,562.00 - $15,724.00

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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