WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Water Resources seeks a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) in Pearblossom. The role covers complex engineering and operations for water transport, water sales, and power generation within the Southern Field Division.

The incumbent will work with SWPAO and Records/Reports, may handle SAP admin tasks, and support planning/scheduling activities. A valid CA driver’s license and travel to remote sites are required.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of State Water Project’s mission.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience writing technical reports and safety training.
• Knowledge of surveying/inspection, meter calibration, and SAP or similar systems.
• Water Resources Technician or Water Quality Technician experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of complex engineering and operations duties related to water transport and delivery, water sales, and power generation operations in the Southern Field Division.
• Collaborate with SWPAO and Project Records and Reports offices; may perform SAP administrative tasks (time reports, requisitions, work orders).
• Provide support to the Planner/Scheduler function.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Good judgment

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Posting: Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)

Department of Water Resources

JC-534193 -

JC-534193 - Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)

$7,492.00 - $9,379.00 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: 10/29/2026

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

This is a non-telework position located in Pearblossom, California.

Under the general supervision of the Water Services Supervisor, the Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) performs a wide variety of complex engineering and operations duties associated with water transport and delivery, water sales, and power generation operation of the entire Southern Field Division. Incumbent will work closely with the State Water Project Analysis Office (SWPAO) and the Project Records and Reports offices; may perform administrative tasks in SAP such as time reports, program reports, requisitioning, work order notifications, and other SAP functions. This position provides support to the Planner/Scheduler function.

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

Minimum Requirements

• WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

Special Requirements

Must have a valid California Class C driver’s license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways. Travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position.

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.

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:

We are seeking candidates with a solid understanding of the State Water Project’s mission. The ideal candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills, initiative and good judgment, and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities. Experience writing technical reports, safe work practices, safety training, surveying and inspection, meter calibration, as well as substantial experience with SAP database (or other enterprise business systems) is required. Experience as a Water Resources Technician or Water Quality Technician is ideal. Candidate should also possess the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment.

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

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 .

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
[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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume. Please reference SAP Position # 50002323 and Job Control # 534193 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

This is a Post & Bid vacancy for Bargaining Unit 11 for lateral transfer of DWR employees. Other qualified applicants may be considered after the Post & Bid process is completed.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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.

# of Positions

1

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Classification

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST) $7,492.00 - $9,379.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Southern Field Division, Operations Branch, Water Operations Section, Pearblossom

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.