Supervising Engineer Water Resources

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Principal Engineer, Water Resources, State Floodplain Manager, as a Supervising Engineer, Water Resources, the incumbent will lead the budget and resource planning activities of the Branch, including managing the Departments Flood Risk Management consultant contract, developing bond and general fund program plans, and preparing annual staff resource needs plans. The incumbent will serve as a Floodplain Management Policy Advisory and be responsible for preparing a work plan for a Unified California Program for Floodplain Management (a State-level strategic vision for floodplain management), developing a resource plan to support an external panel of experts to advise the State on this strategic vision, and then to facilitate this panel to help draft this strategic level document. The incumbent will oversee the development of Statewide Mapping Masterplan and Floodplain Management Branch Implementation Plan. The incumbent will work with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) floodplain management section leaders, assist the National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator implement the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) direction, coordinate with various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers floodplain management services (FPMS) activities, and coordinate with other State-level agencies with floodplain management responsibilities. Will be responsible for giving public presentations on California's floodplain management services and mentoring DWR's floodplain management staff. Provide support to DWR's Federal Advocacy team, in coordination with the other Floodplain Management Policy Advisor (who also reports to the State Floodplain Manager), on Federal and State floodplain management policy.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-477864

Position #(s):

...-096

Working Title:

Flood Management Planning Policy Advisor

Classification:

SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$12,196.00 - $15,266.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Flood Operations, Floodplain Management Branch, 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, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Special Requirements

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer in the field of Civil Engineering issued by the State of California and a valid California driver's license. This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

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: 5/30/2025

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:

Excellent written and oral communication and coordination skills are a must for this position as the incumbent must be able to work with other federal, State, local, and tribal entities to seek creative solutions consistent with federal and State floodplain management policies. In addition, familiarity with management of large consultant contracts and DWR budget and resource planning processes, including management of both general funds, bond funds, and grant funds. The incumbent must also possess demonstrated technical skills, focusing on both floodplain mapping, hydrology/hydraulic modeling, data collection and management, flood risk planning processes, building science, and land use planning. The incumbent should be familiar with federal and State floodplain management policies, including the NFIP, FFRMS, flood resistant building codes, and non-structural flood management mitigation approaches. Ability to meet and collaborate with others on short notice using various teleworking / communications platforms is a must to develop new policy recommendations to address future flood risk.

Benefits

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Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Timothy McDaniel

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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

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, resume, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50034144 and Job Control #477864 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The Statement of Qualifications should be no more than two pages in 12-point Arial font with 1-inch margins and explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience qualify you for the position.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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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: SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

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.