Supervising Engineering Geologist (JC-494616)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 10/31/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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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.

Are you ready to build a meaningful career working with a team of water professionals who are passionate about protecting water quality and the environment? Are you looking to utilize your leadership skills to help build a positive and productive workplace culture and organization? Look no further! This may be the position for you! Apply today and join our elite team!

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Supervising Engineering Geologist. The position is located at 15095 Amargosa Rd., Bldg. 2 Suite 210, Victorville, CA 92394.

The Lahontan Region encompasses many scenic vistas from the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the contiguous US and diverse topography throughout. There are two Outstanding National Resource Waters, Lake Tahoe and Mono Lake, located within the Lahontan Region. Our employees are encouraged to enjoy all that the region has to offer in outdoor recreation, such as hiking, skiing, swimming, boating, fishing, rock hounding (gem, mineral, and fossil collecting), and camping to name a few! 

Duties: 

The Division Manager is responsible for managing the Lahontan Victorville office, ensuring establishment and achievement of goals/priorities set by the Lahontan Water Board and within the budget/resources provided by the State Water Board. The Division Manager takes a lead role in developing and implementing meaningful organizational change by improving and demonstrating strong overall leadership, communication, process improvements, and building trust. The Division Manager develops Division staff, with specific focus on Senior level staff, and develops and administers policies or programs that have critical and/or sensitive water quality, public health, and racial equity components.

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. 

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12,562.00 - $15,724.00 per Month

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