Water Resources Technician I

Final Filing Date:  June 18, 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 check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

DO YOU ENJOY A HEALTHY MIX OF OFFICE AND CHALLENGING FIELDWORK?  Join the dynamic team at DWR’s Northern Region Office (NRO) and participant in thrilling opportunities and experiences. We're actively seeking an enthusiastic Water Resources Technician I with a proactive mindset to become a valuable part of our team.  If you're excited about helping and assisting Northern California communities, this role might be the perfect role for you.  DWR's Northern Region Office is committed to making a positive impact on the on the communities of Northern California.  As a Water Resources Technician I, you'll be part of an integral part of a team of dedicated professionals collaborating to support programs and partners throughout the region. Responsibilities will include assisting Engineers in a variety of non-professional engineering work, including installing stream gages, collecting stream stage, flow, temperature, and data at multiple stream gages; and using Acoustic Doppler Meters and other measurement devices to perform flow measurements on fast moving water.  The incumbent must be able to swim, drive on and off road, and occasionally travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations.

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

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license to drive a personal, rental, or State vehicle to meetings, conferences, trainings or project sites. The incumbent must be able to travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-475571

Working Title: Water Resources Technician I

Classification: Water Resources Technician I

Salary Range: $4,558.00 - $5,705.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Red Bluff

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Kim Burns
(530) 690-7009
Kim.Burns@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=475571

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