SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Water Resources Control Board is seeking a Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) for the Southeast California Section. The role supervises a team across San Diego and San Bernardino offices and leads regulatory and permitting activities for the Drinking Water Program.

The position requires a PE license, offers a hybrid telework arrangement, and is based in Southern California with locations in San Diego or San Bernardino. Final filing date is 9/29/2026.

Qualifications

• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, organizes, and directs the work of five DDW Districts in the San Diego and San Bernardino field offices.
• Plans, organizes, and directs staff who implement regulatory and permitting aspects of the Drinking Water Program as lead manager of the Southeast California Section.
• Oversees the duties of the Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) and coordinates with divisions to meet program goals.

Education

PE license

Job description

Job Posting: Southeast California Section Chief

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-532064 - Southeast California Section Chief
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: 9/29/2026

Job Description and Duties

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water has an opening for a Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) in the Southeast California Section (Section VI) of the Southern California Field Operations Branch. The position may be located at either 2375 Northside Dr., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108 or 464 W. 4th Street, Suite 437, San Bernardino, CA 92401.

Duties: The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory) (Supervising WRCE) supervises, organizes, and directs the work of five Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Districts located in the San Diego and San Bernardino field offices of the Southern California Field Operations Branch. The Supervising WRCE plans, organizes, and directs the work of staff who implement the regulatory and permitting aspects of the Drinking Water Program as the lead manager of the Southeast California Section. The applicants are encouraged to review the Duty Statement attached. A map of the District Offices is located at the following link: Division of Drinking Water District Office Map.

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.

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-532064

Position #(s): 880-463-3849-001

Working Title: Southeast California Section Chief

Classification: SUPERVISING WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER (SUPERVISORY)

Salary: $12,562.00 - $15,724.00

New to State candidates clause: 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: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 26-463-012 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 (Supervisory) 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 credentials 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

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:

• Knowledge and experience with drinking water regulations and practices in design, plan review, inspection, permitting, compliance and report preparation related to drinking water treatment and distribution systems.
• Experience with workgroups/committees to develop drinking water regulations and/or guidance documents.
• Leadership and team building experience as a supervisor of technical staff or in a leadership capacity on a project team.

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.