Department of Water Resources
JC-416600
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Manager: Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$10,886.00 – $13,625.00 per Month
Final Filing Date:Â 2/28/2024
Job Description and Duties
The Division of Flood Management, Hydrology Section is looking for a Senior Engineer, Water Resources (WR) who is self-motivated and resourceful to lead a talented team in the management and administration of statewide snow surveys and water supply forecasting programs. As a Senior Engineer (WR), you would be responsible for coordinating all aspects of these programs, and you would use your strong leadership skills to manage this high performing team. You and your team would rely upon your creativity, your understanding of advanced technologies, and your knowledge of California’s climate, weather, and hydrology regimes to develop, calibrate, and operate hydrologic runoff models necessary to improve and support the publication of the Bulletin 120 and Water Supply Index forecasts. In this role, you would lead and supervise manual snow surveys in the Sierra Nevada and take a lead role in representing the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in high profile media events such as the monthly snow survey at Philips Station. You would lead staff in maintaining program-related budgets, agreements, and contracts related to these programs. You would oversee work performed by consultants in support of these programs and prepare and update program related strategic plans. During Statewide flood or drought emergencies, you would serve in a lead coordinator role within DWR’s Standardized Emergency Management System rosters.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-416600
Position #(s):
841-421-3261-503
Working Title:
Manager: Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
$10,886.00 – $13,625.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Flood Management, Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch, Hydrology Section, Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit; Sacramento
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 +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.
Special Requirements
The incumbent must have possession of a valid certificate registration as a civil engineer by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Possession of a valid California Driver’s license as travel within California may be required. Must be able to hike, snowshoe, ski, take horseback or traverse uneven terrain in remote mountainous locations in order to conduct manual snow surveys or perform other field work in the Sierra Nevada.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 2/28/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Other – Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications – 1 page max, typed document in Arial 12 pt font.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing Statewide programs, managing and tracking program budgets, leading multi-agency coordination, and drafting and executing contracts, agreements, and permits. The incumbent should have extensive knowledge of California’s hydrology, meteorology and weather patterns as well as flood and drought response and operations, hydrologic data collection and analysis, and hydraulic principles. The incumbent must have good oral and written communication skills, know effective project management principles and be able to apply them, and be able to prepare technical engineering reports and analyze situations accurately. The incumbent must be comfortable answering questions from the public and the media including doing live, on camera interviews to convey hydrologic and snowpack conditions. The incumbent must be proficient with Windows-based computer applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams. Knowledge of hydrologic modeling techniques and programming and scripting languages are desired.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Free parking!
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Timothy McDaniel
(916) 480-5391
timothy.mcdaniel@water.ca.gov
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 Workforce Equality
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.ca.gov
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), cover letter, resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50003194 and Job Control #416600 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
Statement of Qualifications: A separate typed document in 12-point Arial font (one-page maximum) explaining how the applicant’s knowledge, skill, and experience qualify them for this position.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application
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.
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.
