WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties If you are interested in meaningful work to protect California’s surface and groundwaters then apply today and join our team! The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board is recruiting for a full-time, permanent, Water Resource Control Engineer in its Forestry-Dredge and Fill Unit (FDF) in the South Lake Tahoe office, located at 2501 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The Lahontan Region covers 24% of the State of California, from the Oregon border to the Mojave Desert, and from the crest of the Sierra Nevada east to the Nevada border. The FDF is responsible for implementing the Forestry Activities Program and the Dredge and Fill Program throughout the Lahontan region. The Water Resource Control Engineer, as a technical professional in the Forestry/Dredge and Fill Unit (FDF), is responsible for applying engineering methods and principles in the identification, research, and solution of point and non-point source pollution resultant of both the Dredge and Fill and Forest Activities Programs in the Lahontan region. The incumbent provides solutions in drafting permits, making policy recommendations, providing technical engineering expertise, evaluating and assisting in the drafting of environmental documents, and performing sensitive assignments related to water quality issues and protection throughout the Lahontan region. This is an office-based position that includes frequent field work. Effective communication and organization skills are 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. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: • RPA# 26-160-011 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application. • Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility) Must have Water Resource Control Engineer list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2925. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members. Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified. In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification. 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: 1. Knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations concerning water quality and environmental protections including the Portor Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Water Board Regional Basin Plans, Environmental Protection Act, California State Wetland Definition and Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State, and Forest Practice rules. 2. Experience conducting outreach, engaging stakeholders, and developing relationships with partner agencies. 3. Experience in regulatory enforcement. 4. Understanding of Wetland and/or Stream Ecosystem Functions and Determination Criteria. 5. Understanding of erosion control principles and Best Management Practices (BMP’s). 6. Experience in watercourse crossing design including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations. 7. Forest management experience. 8. Fieldwork and inspection experience at construction sites. Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and other required documents and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than four (4) pages in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font, and normal margins. On your Statement of Qualifications, address each Desirable Qualification by number in the same order as listed. For each qualification: • Describe your relevant experience, knowledge, and abilities and provide multiple specific examples. • State your total years of experience (or note if you have none) for each qualification. 1. Knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations concerning water quality and environmental protections including the Portor Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Water Board Regional Basin Plans, Environmental Protection Act, California State Wetland Definition and Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State, and Forest Practice rules. 2. Experience conducting outreach, engaging stakeholders, and developing relationships with partner agencies. 3. Experience in regulatory enforcement. 4. Understanding of Wetland and/or Stream Ecosystem Functions and Determination Criteria. 5. Understanding of erosion control principles and Best Management Practices (BMP’s). 6. Experience in watercourse crossing design including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations. 7. Forest management experience. 8. Fieldwork and inspection experience at construction sites. Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered. For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.