Water Resource Control Engineer JC-498331

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 498331 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 11/26/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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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.

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.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in planning and permitting stormwater capture and use projects? The Central Coast Water Board has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer in our Stormwater/Recycled Water Unit. The position is located at 895 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo. Apply today and join our team.

Duties:

Support integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into regional stormwater initiatives, including integrated regional water management plans. Evaluate large scale or regional stormwater capture, infiltration, and reuse projects proposed by local water agencies, municipalities, and other implementing agencies to augment water supplies, promote water storage, replenish ground water resources, protect surface waters from hydromodification impacts, and augment surface water base flows in the dry season.

Support integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into development and oversight of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permits consistent with the Water Supply Strategy; and evaluation of water quality outcomes of ongoing MS4 permit implementation. Develop new or modify existing stormwater capture and use plans for implementation into municipal stormwater programs.

Conduct permit oversight including review of technical reports and database entries, to determine compliance with schedules, requirements, prohibitions, standards, and limitations. Conduct site inspections, including sample collection and preparation of inspection reports.

Review discharge permit applications and enroll dischargers in general permits or develop waste discharge requirements as appropriate. Prepare permits for board adoption, including public noticing, board adoption materials, and stakeholder outreach.

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.

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.

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Job type: Full-Time

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

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