Water Resources Control Engineer

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 05/09/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (San Diego Water Board) has an opening for a Water Resources Control Engineer in the Agriculture and Waste Management Unit. The position is located at 2375 Northside Drive, San Diego, CA 92108.

Duties:

Under the close supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the SWRCB Strategic Plan and the San Diego Water Board’s Practical Vision, the incumbent will perform professional engineering work related to the San Diego Water Board’s Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). Specific job duties and responsibilities are described in the Duty Statement.

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The incumbent is expected to apply engineering methods and principles in performing activities related to the identification, research, development, review, and interpretation of permit and regulatory requirements and other documents. The incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, following through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. In addition, the incumbent will review and evaluate water quality data, hydrologic data, and other project information related to agricultural facilities and other non-point sources of pollution; investigate the sources and movement of contaminants in surface and groundwater; review relevant water quality plans and policies and incorporate them into waste discharge requirements (WDRs) or other San Diego Water Board documents, develop WDRs based on applicable laws, regulations, plans, and polices; evaluate and develop monitoring programs; review proposals for grant funding and develop contract documents; work collaboratively with other staff and the regulated community; prepare written documents for consideration by the San Diego Water Board; represent the San Diego Water Board before other boards, agencies, and groups; and provide presentations before the San Diego Water Board and other organizations concerning Board activities.

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

$6,299.00 - $11,798.00 per Month

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