Senior Engineering Geologist (JC-459577) 12/30/24

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 12/30/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=459577

Currently, this position is eligible to operate under a hybrid telework plan of four days in the office and one day of telework, based on operational needs. The initial training period for this position will require the candidate to work 100% in the office.

Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Board) provides regulatory oversight of a wide variety of activities that pose a threat to the quality of the region’s surface and ground water. The Board’s Redding office has a tight-knit management team and highly capable staff that together aim to influence practices and policies statewide.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced candidate to fill a Senior Engineering Geologist (Sr. EG) (Specialist) position to serve as the Program Manager for the Board’s Cannabis Regulatory Program and as the Enforcement Coordinator for the Redding Office. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external partners to establish and track goals identified in annual work plans for the region’s Cannabis Regulatory Program and to organize, plan and support enforcement actions undertaken by Redding Office staff working in a variety of programs. To meet the goals of achieving and maintaining high quality waters for the benefit of current and future generations the incumbent will successfully work with a variety of parties from diverse backgrounds and education, including engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, scientific aids, clerical staff, law enforcement, managers, and legal counsel.

The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Dr. Ste 205, Redding, CA 96002.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the Division Chief (a Supervising Engineering Geologist), the incumbent will plan, coordinate, evaluate and manage the Board’s Cannabis Regulatory Program and serve as the Enforcement Coordinator for the Redding Office.

The incumbent will analyze processes and develop strategies to address issues that impact the progress of enforcement actions from cannabis cultivation activities conducted on lands throughout the region and for other activities overseen by Redding Office staff.

The incumbent will work closely with the Division Chief and the Enforcement Program Manager to implement Board priorities, evaluate efficiencies and develop strategies to meet Board goals.

Other duties include: complaint response; responding to public information requests; preparation and presentation of informational items, permitting and enforcement actions, before the Regional Water Board and State Water Board; participation in committees; participating in and leading public meetings; and coordinating with other programs and agencies to efficiently implement the Board’s priorities. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships and communicating with internal managers, providing feedback and status updates on annual program work plan goals/commitments. Coordinating with, supporting, and contributing to the Redding management team in achieving team goals.

Please review the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities. 

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: $11,104.00 - $13,898.00 per Month

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