Supervising Engineer Water Resources

Job Description and Duties

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This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Agency Building in Sacramento, CA.

Duties: Under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness Branch (EPB) Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) Manager within the Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), under the Assistant Division Manager - North, the incumbent supports Emergency Management (EP) activities in project and contract management, training, exercises, seminars and drills, cost recovery, and document development and maintenance. The incumbent will also plan, lead, organize, and control projects specifically for deliverables, safety, scope, budget, costs, resources, schedule, and regulatory compliance; Manage Architectural and Engineering (A&E), Service, and Power Related Contracts (PRC); develop contract scopes of work and selection criteria; participate in the solicitation and selection process; manage task orders and review invoices; and participate in project close-out, evaluation, and assessments. Implement and manage project and program change control to achieve deliverables through risk and scope management.

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-479462

Position #(s):

...-098

Working Title:

SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES (Specialist)

Classification:

SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$12,196.00 - $15,266.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager North, Emergency Preparedness Branch, Operational Readiness Section, 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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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 .

Special Requirements

Must possess a California Professional Civil Engineering license with a general knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, soils, geology, instrumentation, and surveying. Must be willing and available to work outside normal business hours, including periodic overnight stays in various locations throughout the State of California, and possess a valid California Class C driver's license as travel throughout the State is required.

Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety, emergency management, and physical security training related to the functions of the job.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and are free from discrimination.

The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and required financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1.

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: 7/7/2025

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.
• Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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:

It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in ICS Field Work (Emergency Response and Recovery); Emergency Planning training in technical topics; Field Work inspection and assessment; Project Management in collaboration with others (dept or consultant); Regulatory Compliance including writing, applying, interpretating regulations, and risk; Risk Analysis; Independent Work including modeling, report writing, design, data collection, data analysis, and writing procedures; communication, technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Stephanie Youngblood

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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), Resume, Cover Letter, and a Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50027349 and Job Control #479462 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is limited to two pages.

• Please detail your Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation training and experience.
• Please detail your training and presentation experience.

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

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

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.