SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

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

Job summary

State Water Resources Control Board in Los Angeles County seeks a Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer (Section Manager) to lead the Enforcement and Compliance Section. You will direct high-profile actions across NPDES, wastewater, and stormwater programs, providing technical leadership and complex investigations.

Applicants must hold a PE license, demonstrate strong leadership, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing a multi-disciplinary team in a public agency environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a PE license.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience in a regulatory/enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs all activities within the Compliance and Enforcement Section.
• Serves as technical lead for the Section and oversees regulatory status of facilities.
• Directs engineering evaluation and development of enforcement actions across multiple programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PE License

Job description

Job Posting: Section Manager

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-527724-Section Manager SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

$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: 8/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Duties: Under direction of the Assistant Executive Officer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer serves as Enforcement Coordinator for the Regional Board, directing all activities within the Compliance and Enforcement Section. In this leadership role, the Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer also serves as the technical lead for the Section, applying advanced engineering principles and professional judgment to oversee the regulatory status of complex industrial, municipal, and stormwater facilities. The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer directs the engineering evaluation and development of high-profile enforcement actions while providing complex investigations and enforcement actions across diverse frameworks including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits, State Board’s Sanitary Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements, the Site Cleanup, Underground Storage Tank and Groundwater Permitting Programs, and the State Water Board’s Industrial and Construction General Stormwater Permits.

The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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.

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

Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-527724
• Position #(s): 880-140-3849-008
• Working Title: Section Manager
• Classification: SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY) $12,562.00 - $15,724.00 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: Los Angeles County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-140-123 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 PE License.

Must have Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2879

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credential’s 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: https://www.naces.org/members.

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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting complex information to a management team, stakeholder, and/or Board.

• Leadership experience managing a team or advancing a program, initiative, or project.
• Experience applying advanced engineering principles and professional judgment overseeing the regulatory status of complex industrial, municipal, and stormwater facilities.
• Experience directing the engineering evaluation and development of high-profile enforcement actions while providing complex investigations and enforcement actions across Board programs.
• Knowledge and experience with complex wastewater collection and treatment systems, including process engineering, system design, instrumentation/controls, operation and maintenance needs, and construction costs/timelines.
• Knowledge and experience of Environmental Justice in the regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to the protection of water resources, public health, and the environment.

Benefits

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. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx and https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/Health-Benefits-CALPERS.aspx.

Contact Information

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact: Danielle Klemencic [phone] [e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact: Russ Colby [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: Shyla Hoffman [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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

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 three (3) pages in length, using Arial size 12-point font, and normal margins.

All applicants must submit an SOQ, discussing how the candidate's knowledge, training, experience, and skills meet the seven (7) Desirable Qualifications listed above. The SOQ is a narrative discussion and must include specific examples for each Desirable Qualification. The Desirable Qualifications must be addressed in the same order as listed. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

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

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/Work4CA-How-to-Writing-Statement-of-Qualifications.aspx. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

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

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.