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Final Filing Date:  November 12, 2025.

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At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll apply for this great career opportunity.

Job Description and Duties

DWR’s North Central Region Office is recruiting for an Engineering Geologist who enjoys interesting, challenging, and rewarding work.  

Would you like to work in an engaging, collaborative, professional environment to tackle challenging water resource issues in California?  Are you passionate about geology and groundwater? Do you prefer the flexibility of a work environment that includes office, field, and telework? 

 Under the close supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist, the incumbent will use geology and groundwater hydrogeologic expertise to collect, evaluate and report groundwater data and information, analyze trends and impacts to groundwater systems, characterize groundwater basins, and report and present findings. These important activities help local and State agencies make informed and proactive planning decisions and help implement projects to address resource challenges, such as drought and groundwater recharge. 

Using state of the art science, equipment, and tools, you will be responsible for; collecting and evaluating groundwater data and information; well design and construction; groundwater data management and analysis; conducting groundwater and geology field investigations, research, and analysis; reviewing groundwater monitoring plans; writing clear, concise memos, reports, and presentations; providing technical assistance to local agencies; and conducting field work relating to data collection and well installation.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-493565

Working Title: Engineering Geologist

Classification:  ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,215.00

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:  West Sacramento

Telework:  Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information:
Cyntiha Calloway
(916) 291-1353
cynthia.calloway@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to  https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=493565.

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