Water Resource Control Engineer

State Water Resources Control Board; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Water Resources Control Board in Fresno, CA seeks a Water Resource Control Engineer to work in the NPDES Wastewater/Stormwater/Dredge-Fill Unit focused on the 401 Water Quality Certification Program. The role is based at 1685 E Street, Fresno, CA 93706, with eligibility for telework based on needs.

The incumbent will perform technical duties including permit development, compliance evaluation, and field investigations while coordinating with agencies, local governments, and the public.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing water quality data, scientific reports, and technical documents.
• Experience with preparation of scientific reports, memos, permits and/or technical and enforcement documents.
• Experience reviewing and/or conducting aquatic resource delineations.
• Experience conducting site or field investigations.
• Experience conducting field water quality sampling.
• Understanding of environmental regulations.
• Understanding of erosion/sediment control and stormwater best management practices.
• Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to project proponents.
• Desktop and field verification of aquatic resource delineation reports.
• Permit development including issuance of waste discharge requirements.
• Compliance evaluation, field investigations, and enforcement.
• Meetings with state/federal agencies, local governments, stakeholders, and the public.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Engineering degree

Water resources degree

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description and Duties

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

The California Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Fresno office has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer working in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater/Stormwater/Dredge-Fill Unit. The position is located at 1685 E Street, Fresno, CA 93706.

Duties:

The incumbent will perform professional duties related to the Dredge-Fill Program (also referred to as the 401 Water Quality Certification Program) of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. This work includes technical assistance to project proponents, desktop and field verification of aquatic resource delineation reports, permit development including issuance of waste discharge requirements, compliance evaluation, field investigations, enforcement, and participation in meetings with other state agencies, federal agencies, local governments, watershed groups, applicants, consultants, and the public. Please see the attached Duty Statement for additional details on roles and responsibilities of the position.

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.

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. E mployees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved

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 The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Special Requirements

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

• RPA# 26-155-008 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 Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) list , transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: .

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: .

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:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing and working with water quality data, scientific reports, and technical documents.
• Experience with preparation of scientific reports, memos, permits and/or technical and enforcement documents.
• Experience reviewing and/or conducting aquatic resource delineations.
• Experience conducting site or field investigations.
• Experience conducting field water quality sampling.
• An understanding of and experience with environmental regulations.
• An understanding of and experience with erosion/sediment control and stormwater best management practices.
• Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently as well as establish good working relationships with peers and non-peers.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (such as GPS, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and experience with database entry and spreadsheets.
• Public speaking and/or public outreach experience, including the ability to handle difficult and sensitive responses to the public and other stakeholders.

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. and

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 mor e than two (2) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font , and normal margins.

Please describe your background, training, and work experience as it relates to the duties of the position and the desirable qualifications listed above.

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

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: . 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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.