Local recruitment: Senior Engineering Geologist

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search 449598 to locate the job posting and apply.

Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=449598

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 10/4/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Are you a natural born leader? Do you thrive on teamwork and problem solving? Are organization and communication your super-powers? If so, then this is the job for you! The Watershed Assessment & Recovery Unit of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is looking for a Senior Engineering Geologist to help us fulfill our vision – Healthy Watersheds, Effective Regulation, Strong Partnerships. Job perks include training and career development through our Training Academy, telework up to 3 days per week, free parking, state holidays, vision and dental benefits, retirement benefits through CalPERS and wonderful co-workers.

The position is in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County at 5550 Skylane Blvd. Ste A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. This area is known for its great restaurants and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

Duties:

The Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory) is responsible for overseeing the staff and work of the newly formed Watershed Recovery Unit. Work of this unit includes supporting recovery of sediment and temperature impaired watersheds in the North Coast Region through assessment, inspection, contracts, grants, order development and order implementation, with a focus on road related sediment discharges. The initial area of focus for the unit will be the Gualala River watershed, with work expanding to other watersheds over time.

The position requires knowledge of water quality statutes and regulations; rural road construction; erosion control design and maintenance; hillslope processes and slope stability; geomorphology and hydrology; and watershed analysis of multiple land use projects and their impacts on fisheries, water supply, and other beneficial uses of water. See attached duty statement for specific duties.

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.

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.

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

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.