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 for job code 463081 to locate the job posting and apply.
Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 10/31/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.
Link: CalCareers
Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.
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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Please note: This is a repost. If you have already applied for this position, you do not need to apply again.
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region (San Diego Water Board) has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in the Stormwater Management Unit. The position is located in the office building in the Mission Valley community of San Diego, at 2375 Northside Drive, San Diego, 92108 near light rail, freeways, and restaurants. Telework up to 3 days a week is available following a probationary period.
Duties:
Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State Board’s Strategic Plan and the San Diego Water Board’s Practical Vision, the incumbent will perform water quality engineering work related to the San Diego Water Board’s Stormwater Program. Specific job duties and responsibilities are described in the Duty Statement.
The position requires the application of engineering methods and principles in performing activities related to analyzing stormwater data, reviewing reports, and performing field inspections to assess compliance with stormwater permits, and prepare documentation. The incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, following through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The incumbent will use data interpretation/visualization tools to analyze and evaluate water quality data and the potential effects of pollutants and pollution on water quality and beneficial uses; and will interpret data to guide regulatory actions that will achieve environmental outcomes or enforcement to deter non-compliance. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with other staff and regulatory agencies; and provide written and verbal presentations to the public and Board members.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey.
Job type: Full-Time
$6,488.00 – $12,152.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
