Water Resource Control Engineer (JC-427285) 05/02/24

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 05/02/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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Are you looking for a fulfilling career protecting California’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations? Are you looking for a chance to work with technical experts and expand your management and leadership skills?

If so, then this is the position for you!

The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a  Water Resource Control Engineer in the Waste Discharge Requirements (Non-15) Permitting Unit. This position is specifically focused on working with domestic wastewater treatment facilities and permitting recycled water projects.

The position is located at 1685 E. Street, Fresno, CA 93706

With a median home price of $365k, access to several International Baccalaureate Programmes and multiple Dual Language Immersion Programs within the Fresno Unified School District, highly rated public schools in neighboring Clovis, and several colleges, including CSU Fresno, our central valley location is a great place to grow your family and 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:

Working under established policies and guidelines, the incumbent will address critical statewide water supply needs by planning for and permitting new water supplies from recycled water, improving water resilience by increasing opportunities for recycled water use. The incumbent will perform engineering technical work related to the Board’s implementation of the Recycled Water Policy and Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Program. Using their knowledge of engineering principles and water resources management relating to treatment and recycling of sewage and other wastewaters, the incumbent will evaluate, review, check, and interpret permit applications, engineering reports, specifications, and monitoring data; issue recycled water permits; inspect recycled water facilities and use areas; prepare reports; explore additional opportunities for recycled water utilization; draft orders for Board consideration; and assist in the implementation of the Nitrate Control Program. The incumbent will manage case information using the appropriate internal web-based databases such as the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), GeoTracker, and Paperless Office (ECM). 

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.

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

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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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $6,175.00 - $11,567.00 / month

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