Engineering Geologist (JC-455267) 11/25/24

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 455267 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 11/25/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=455267

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Make a difference and help keep California’s water clean! The Watershed Assessment & Recovery Unit of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is looking for Engineering Geologists to help us fulfil our vision - Healthy Watersheds, Effective Regulation and Strong Partnerships. Job perks include training and career development through our Training Academy, teleworking up to three (3) days per week, free parking, state holidays, vision and dental benefits, retirement benefits through CalPERS, and wonderful co-workers.

The position is in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County at 5550 Skylane Blvd. Ste A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. This area is known for its great restaurants and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

Duties:

The Engineering Geologist is responsible for conducting the work outlined in the Duty Statement.  Work includes supporting recovery of sediment and temperature impaired watersheds in the North Coast Region through assessment, inspection, contracts, grants, order development, and order implementation, with a focus on road related sediment discharges. The initial area of focus for the unit will be the Gualala River watershed, with work expanding to other watersheds over time.

The position requires knowledge of water quality statutes and regulations; rural road construction; erosion control design and maintenance; hillslope processes and slope stability; geomorphology and hydrology; and watershed analysis of multiple land use projects and their impacts on fisheries, water supply, and other beneficial uses of water. See attached duty statement for specific duties.

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.

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

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $6,299.00 - $11,859.00 per Month

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