Supervising Engineering Geologist (JC-527564)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 8/31/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Job Description and Duties

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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking a Supervising Engineering Geologist for the Cleanup Fund Branch, Technical Review Section. The ideal candidate is dedicated to helping communities clean up contaminated sites and protect our water resources, while building a high-performing organizational culture where staff, customers, and our partners are respected and valued.

If you are an innovative leader with a proven track record of excellent performance with challenging and high-profile programs, we are looking for you to join our Management Team! This is a great opportunity to help California communities and property owners get the funding they require to clean up contaminated sites, protect neighboring residences, and protect water resources. You will be one of the second-level managers responsible for administering billions of dollars in funding and overseeing the State Water Board’s highest priority initiatives to support soil and groundwater cleanup in impacted communities. If you enjoy solving problems and doing meaningful work, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The position is located at 801 K Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of Downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: 

The Supervising Engineering Geologist is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing the Technical Review Section in the Cleanup Fund Branch. The Supervising Engineering Geologist provides significant engineering geology expertise in role of overseeing and directing the functions of technical staff responsible for evaluation of projects for the investigation and cleanup for the mitigation of significant human health or environment harm. Project evaluations include, but are not limited to, assessment of groundwater contamination, and technical groundwater treatment for cleanup. Recommend projects for technical funding programs and provide substantial basis to support recommendations in response to competing interests and technical proposals. The Supervising Engineering Geologist is responsible for operational planning and assigning of projects; budgeting for time and funds; staff development; reviewing and evaluating the program performance and achievements of each program, and preparation of associated administrative reports; coordinating each program’s activities with other technical and administrative support units and their activities; formulates and administers policies; represents the State Water Board in compliance negotiations, policy implementation, performance evaluation, program budgeting, and strategic planning; and related work.

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.

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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.

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. Employees 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.

Job type: Full-Time

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 per Month

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