Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-488613)

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 488613 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 9/3/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: CalCareers 

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Are you looking for a fulfilling career protecting California’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations? Do you enjoy being a part of a collaborative work environment where continuous learning and quality outcomes are supported? If so, then this is the position for you!

The Central Valley Water Board has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in its Oil Field Program. The position is located at 1685 E Street, Fresno, CA 93706.

With highly rated public schools, and several colleges including CSU Fresno, our central valley location is a great place to grow your career. Local attractions include the highly rated Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Woodward Park (300 acres with 5 miles of trails and an authentic Japanese Garden), and multiple Farmers’ Markets featuring the bounty of our local agriculture and wineries. Nearby you can explore Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia national parks, visit ski resorts, or boat our local lakes and rivers.  

Duties: 

The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) is responsible for providing timely and professional assistance to the public and staff by phone, e-mail, mail, and in-person. The WRCE will review and evaluate technical information, data, and reports pertaining to water quality, discharges of waste, and related infrastructure. The WRCE should be able to evaluate technical information, studies, calculations, and analytical data to make decisions. The WRCE is responsible for providing timely and professional work products, managing multiple tasks, and becoming proficient in WRCE duties. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment, laptops, and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

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: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

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