JC-475240 – Engineer WR
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$6,299.00 – $11,798.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/21/2025
Job Description and Duties
Our mission is to prevent loss of life and reduce property damage caused by high water and floods. We are part of a team that utilizes its engineering skills and expertise to support that mission. We are the technical experts that inspect and report on levee utilities and features of the State Plan of Flood Control. If using your engineering talent and love of the outdoors to help accomplish this mission aligns with your core values, then this is the job for you.
Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources provide support to Departmental responsibilities related to the operation, maintenance, and evaluation of levees and channels of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Flood Control Project. The incumbent will focus on field investigations and engineering analyses to evaluate the State’s flood control system, perform utility crossing inspections, assist in system vulnerability assessments and participate in engineering studies, and analyses of the integrity of the Central Valley Flood Control System. These duties will require knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, Geographic Information System (GIS), database management, and excellent communication skills. Develop and use relational databases to organize flood system information, track system status and changes, and support the development and update of the State Plan of Flood Control. Applicants should be able to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and agency regulations. Assist in developing the Assembly Bill 156 annual report (California Water Code: Chapter 9: Article 4, Sections 9140 and 9141) with the cooperation and information provided by local agencies. Support in documentation and assessment of flood control systems, projects, and structures operated and maintained by the State and local maintaining agencies throughout the Central Valley. This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; exercise good judgment and initiative; reason logically and creatively, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques and research skills. In carrying out these duties, the employee is required to work closely with other State, federal, and local agencies, stakeholders, and consultants; possess excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; and work in a courteous and professional manner with the public and other agencies.
Must be willing to work extended hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) during high water and flood emergencies.
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-475240
Position #(s):
841-424-3137-015
841-424-3137-009
Working Title:
Engineer WR
Classification:
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
$6,299.00 – $11,798.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Flood Operations, Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch, Flood Project Inspection and Assessment Section, Local Maintaining Agency Assessment 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 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.
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: 5/21/2025
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.
- Other – Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications -See Special Instructions for additional details.
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:
An ABET accredited civil engineering degree or an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or Civil Engineering license (PE) issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred but not required. Experience or coursework related to database management and use of Microsoft Access or Oracle; experience or coursework related to Hydrology, Hydraulics, Geotechnical Engineering, and ArcGIS applications. Ability to analyze complex technical data related to flood control systems and ability to read and interpret record drawings, as-builts, permits, and other manuals. Experience in Geospatial tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS; Microsoft productivity tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive; and other similar productivity software. Experience or training in producing documents to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is highly desirable. The ability to communicate effectively as a team member and work cooperatively with others. Experience with presenting information to the public or teaching/training others.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Free Parking!
This position is currently eligible for 60% telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is based on the Division of Flood Operation’s needs and evolving telework policy and is subject to change. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Timothy McDaniel
(916) 281-5693
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 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
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, resume, and statement of qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50000669/50043913 and Job Control #475240 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 (two-page maximum) explaining how the applicant’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience relates to the job description and their desire to obtain this position.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
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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.
