WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Water Resources is seeking a Water Resources Technician II in Los Angeles County. This hybrid, permanent full-time role focuses on hydrologic data collection, field instrumentation, and supporting State Water Project monitoring and dam safety activities.

The position requires hands-on fieldwork, calibration of water meters, installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, and data quality control using OSWCR, CASGEM, and Hydstra.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrologic monitoring and data collection.
• Proficiency with field instrumentation and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic monitoring, data collection and field measurements.
• Install, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair stream-gaging stations and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and enter data into standard systems.

Skills

Hydrologic data collection

Streamflow measurements

Equipment installation

Field data quality control

Microsoft Office

Tools

OSWCR

CASGEM

Hydstra

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Posting: Water Resources Technician II

Department of Water Resources

JC-532842

Water Resources Technician II
WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 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: 11/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

Department of Water Resources (DWR) Southern Region Office (SRO) Hydrological Data Section is seeking Water Resources Technician II who enjoys multidisciplinary, hands-on, challenging, and rewarding work in a team-oriented environment. The position will support hydrologic data collection and monitoring, field instrumentation installation and maintenance, State Water Project monitoring, and Dam Safety Services activities, while supporting a wide variety of projects across DWR and contributing to a reliable, sustainable, and resilient water supply.

Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources, Hydrological Data Section, the incumbent will perform technical hydrologic monitoring, data collection, equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. Responsibilities will include calibrating water meters; installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing stream-gaging stations and hydrologic monitoring equipment; conducting streamflow measurements and groundwater-level monitoring; and reviewing and processing Well Completion Reports for accuracy and completeness.

The incumbent will maintain accurate records of monitoring locations, equipment maintenance, field measurements, and related hydrologic data. The incumbent will also use applications such as Online System for Well Completion Reports (OSWCR), California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM), and Hydstra to enter, process, and quality-control hydrologic data. The position will involve hands-on fieldwork using hand and power tools for equipment assembly and fabrication, drilling, anchoring, concrete placement, and installation of sensors, conduit, piping, enclosures, and other monitoring infrastructure.

The incumbent will also support State Water Project monitoring and Dam Safety Services in coordination with the Division of Operations and Maintenance, Southern Field Division, and Castaic Field Division. This work will include instrumentation, monitoring, inspections, data collection, and other technical field assignments.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532842

Position #(s): 848-600-3043-XXX

Working Title: Water Resources Technician II

Classification: WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00
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

Department Information

Division of Regional Assistance, Southern Region Office, Resources Assessment Branch, Hydrological Data Section, Glendale

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.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

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.

Special Requirements

Applicants must possess a valid California Driver License. The incumbent must be able to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles on and off public roadways and over rugged terrain; travel throughout Southern California and occasionally elsewhere, including extended workdays and overnight stays; lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; work in confined spaces; and safely perform field activities on uneven, inclined, slippery, rocky, muddy, or wet terrain. Duties may also require using hand and power tools to install, maintain, and repair hydrologic and monitoring equipment.

Desirable Qualifications

Seeking a candidate with experience in hydrologic monitoring, streamflow and groundwater measurements, water meter calibration, and the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field monitoring equipment.

The candidate should be proficient in using hand and power tools and comfortable performing hands-on fieldwork, including equipment installation and assembly, drilling, anchoring, and minor concrete work. Experience supporting State Water Project facilities, dam safety monitoring, instrumentation, or similar water resources field activities is highly desirable.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, demonstrate sound judgment and initiative, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and maintain regular and reliable attendance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based mapping applications, are also desired.

Benefits

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.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Asgar Ahadpour Dodaran
[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:
Office of Civil Rights
[phone]
[e-mail]

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume and State of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position # 50003320 and Job Control # 532842 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications: Response limited to 2 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Please describe your knowledge, skills, and experience that qualify you for the position.

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.

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.

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

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

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.