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 515973 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Link: CalCareers

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 5/14/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Job Description and Duties
 

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

The Division of Drinking Water is seeking a motivated and technically competent Water Resource Control Engineer to join the Recycled Water Unit (of the Program Management Branch) in a dynamic role at the forefront of recycled water innovation and regulatory excellence in public health protection. Ideal candidates will have strong technical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and be motivated to make a meaningful impact on the future of water.

The position will be located at one of the following Division of Drinking Water Central or Northern California field office locations:

• Redding – 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 101, Redding, CA 96002.
• Sacramento – 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
• Santa Rosa – 50 D Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
• Richmond – 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804.
• Fresno – 265 West Bullard Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93704.
• Bakersfield – 4925 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location if reporting to the Richmond field office.

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer in the Recycled Water Unit, the incumbent will perform varied and complex technical and engineering tasks. The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

Duties: 

The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) is expected to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required. The WRCE will maintain consistent and regular attendance, communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

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.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey.

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

Working Conditions

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.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.

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.

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.