Overview
Special Projects Engineer Jobs in Sacramento, USA at California Correctional Health Care Services
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The Santa Ana Water Board’s Groundwater Protection Branch has an opening for a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer Specialist who will manage Special Projects in the branch, including complex cleanup cases, cases involving potential releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging chemicals of concern, and administrative civil enforcement cases related to impact to groundwater and/or human health. This position is located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA 92501 in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
Duties:
This is a technical specialist position. Please refer to the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities.
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.
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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. E mployees 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.
Minimum Requirements You will find the
Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-515763
Position #(s):
-007
Working Title:
Special Projects Engineer
Classification:
SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER $11,437.00 – $14,315.00
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:
Riverside County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.
The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of…
Title: Special Projects Engineer
Company: California Correctional Health Care Services
Location: Sacramento, USA
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