Job Description and Duties
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering skills as part of a talented group of water resource engineers, environmental scientists, administrative professionals, attorneys, and managers? The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board) is seeking talented individuals like you to join our dynamic and collaborative organization. In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute toward meaningful projects that have a positive impact on public safety and the environment.
At the Board, we operate as a regulatory agency under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency. While the Department of Water Resources (DWR) provides administrative support, it’s important to note that we have our own independent authorities, roles, and responsibilities. Our mission is to reduce flood risk within the Central Valley through overseeing flood project planning and regulating construction within floodways and levee systems, and by implementing the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan.
We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking organization that embraces diversity and fosters collaboration. Together, we work towards a common goal of reducing flood risk to communities in the Central Valley.
Duties: We are currently inviting candidates to apply for the Engineer, Water Resources position within our Inspection Section team. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to perform construction inspections, provide technical analysis, and make recommendations for encroachments within our jurisdiction. Your expertise in levee and engineering construction will be crucial in ensuring compliance with CA Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 1 standards.
As part of the Inspection Section, you will collaborate closely with the Section manager and assist in various duties such as reviewing plans, coordinating with contractors, conducting field inspections, and providing support to enforcement, real estate, and environmental staff. Utilizing your technical knowledge of databases, scheduling, and workflow processes, you’ll help streamline inspection services and reporting. Additionally, the successful candidate will compile data, write reports, and deliver presentations to staff and the Board at public meetings.
Site visits to project locations includes occasional long distance travel on public roadways and/or in remote areas or on uneven terrain. Please refer to the duty statement for more details. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects that impact Central Valley communities as well as the State, we encourage you to apply. For more information about the Board and its mission, please visit our website at http://cvfpb.ca.gov.
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-465590
Position #(s): 840-820-3137-009
Working Title: Inspection Section Engineer
Classification:
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$6,299.00 – $7,510.00 A
$7,212.00 – $9,025.00 B
$8,637.00 – $10,807.00 C
$9,429.00 – $11,798.00 D
# of Positions:1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Engineering Division, Operations Branch, Inspection Section, 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 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
A valid Class C California Driver’s license to perform project visits. Travel may include driving a vehicle on public roadways, in remote areas, or on unpaved and uneven terrain. Must have the ability to ascend and descend embankments typically up to a 2 to 1 slope. Must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include heat, cold, wet, windy, and muddy conditions. Must be able to stoop, bend, climb, and crawl; grasp with both hands; put arms overhead and to the side while holding objects. Must be able to move heavy objects, walk through mud and water, work in cold and hot conditions and potentially stay on duty for extended periods of time.
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: 2/26/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
Mailing Address
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
Submit in Person
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.
- Statement of Qualifications – 1 page max, typed document in Arial 12-point font. See Special Instructions for additional details.
- Other – Cover Letter.
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:
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general civil engineering and construction methods, as well as proficiency in various software tools such as MS Office, MS Access, MS Teams, GIS, GPS, and mobile applications. Your problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and deliver assignments on time will be invaluable. Effective communication, both written and oral, is essential, as well as exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects throughout the Central Valley. While regulatory experience is preferable, we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who can contribute fresh perspectives to our team.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Telework options are available!!
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Amber Woertink
(916) 718-3787
amber.woertink@cvflood.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 Civil Rights
(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
Interested applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Instructions: The SOQ is a separate, typed document in which you express your experience, skills, and knowledge as they specifically relate to the duties and desirable qualifications of the position. Your SOQ should be no more than 1 page in length.
- State Employment Application (STD 678). On your application, reference Job Control # JC-465590 and Position # 50001122.
Please note:
A resume will not meet the requirement for the separate SOQ. A generic SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR’s Training Catalog: Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: ENGINEER, WR
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.
