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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 7/31/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking a Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer in the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to help meet the critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs of California’s small and disadvantaged communities, while building a high performing organizational culture where staff, customers, and our partners are respected and valued.  

If you are an innovative leader with a proven track record of excellent performance with challenging and high-profile programs, we are looking for you to join our Management Team! This is a great opportunity to work in a high visibility position to help California communities get the funding they require to meet their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs. You will be one of the managers responsible for administering billions of dollars in State and federal funds and overseeing the State Water Board’s highest priority initiatives to support small, disadvantaged communities. If you enjoy solving problems and doing meaningful work, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 16th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: 

The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer manages the Small Community Drinking Water / Wastewater Planning and Construction Section within the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions Branch, one of four branches within the Division of Financial Assistance.  The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer oversees all technical aspects of the Section’s administration of drinking water and wastewater funding programs that support construction and planning projects for small and medium-sized communities. This position also supports the Division in developing and implementing policies required to effectively administer those programs. The Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer is responsible for overseeing the functions of technical staff engaged in administration of the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund’s grant/principal forgiveness funding, state bond funding and other infrastructure appropriations. 

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12,196.00 - $15,266.00 per Month

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