Are you passionate about water resources, leadership, and making a lasting impact on California's communities and environment? The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to manage our Water Resources Engineering Branch in the Northern Region.

This is more than a management position—it's an opportunity to help shape the future of water resources across 14 Northern California counties while leading a talented team of engineers, hydrologists, scientists, and technical professionals.

As the Water Resources Engineering Branch Manager, you'll:

Lead a High-Performing Team

• Provide direction, mentorship, and support to professional engineering and technical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and positive workplace culture.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talented employees.
• Guide performance management, employee development, and workforce planning.

Make a Regional Impact

• Oversee investigations and studies involving hydrology, hydraulics, flood management, watershed management, and surface water resources.
• Identify emerging water-related issues affecting Northern California communities.
• Help develop solutions that balance water supply, flood protection, environmental stewardship, recreation, and public interests.

Drive Strategic Decision-Making

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers and executive leadership to establish priorities and allocate resources.
• Act on behalf of the Region Manager during absences.

Build Meaningful Partnerships

• Work directly with local governments, water agencies, tribal organizations, federal partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent DWR at meetings, presentations, and public forums.
• Strengthen relationships that support California's water management goals.

Manage Programs and Resources

• Oversee budgets, funding allocations, expenditures, and program delivery.
• Ensure projects and reports meet DWR standards and objectives.
• Guide the Watermaster Program and support regional water management initiatives.

Shape California's Water Future

• Review and provide technical guidance on planning studies, environmental documents, and water resource projects.
• Support sustainable water management, flood risk reduction, environmental protection, and watershed health throughout the region.

At DWR, your work matters. Every day you'll contribute to projects and decisions that affect communities, agriculture, ecosystems, and water reliability across California.
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, professional growth, and public service while tackling some of the most important water challenges facing our state.
Help lead the next generation of water resources management in Northern California. Apply today and make a difference where it counts.

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

Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

 Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position DetailsJob Code #: JC-522805Position #(s): 844-200-3258-591Working Title: Water Resources Engineering Branch ManagerClassification: SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 ANew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1Work Location: Tehama CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeFacility: Mailing Address Department InformationDivision of

Regional Assistance, 
Northern Region Office,
Water Resources Engineering Branch, Red Bluff

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.

Special RequirementsMust possess a valid California driver's license to drive a personal, rental, or State vehicle to meetings, conferences, trainings, or project sites. The incumbent must be able to travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations.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: 8/14/2026

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 ResourcesMailing AddressAttn: 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 ResourcesSubmit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 9581408:00 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 QualificationsIn 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:

We're seeking a leader who:

• Has strong experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, flood management, watershed management, or related fields.
• Has experience leading and coordinating field surveys, including planning field activities, overseeing data collection, ensuring quality control, and directing field crews.
• Has experience performing contract and/or project management work
• Has Supervisory and Leadership experience and enjoys mentoring and developing staff
• Excels at building partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Can balance technical expertise with strategic leadership.
• Is passionate about public service and improving California's water future.