Division of Operations and Maintenance and Division of Flood Operation’s, Civil Maintenance Branch and Maintenance Yards, Various Field Division Locations
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
We are seeking candidates with the ability to communicate effectively as a team member and work cooperatively with others. Able to maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and exercise good judgment.
Applicants must follow all application instructions carefully. Once the application is submitted electronically, no additional documents can be added or revised. Documents sent via email will not be accepted or considered. Please ensure your application is complete before submission.
To be considered, submit a Cover Letter for the Utility Craftsworker Apprenticeship Program, a completed State Employment Application (STD. 678), and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50062133 and Job Control #519793 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. Positions exist in Yolo, Sutter, Butte, Contra Costa, Merced, Kern, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties.
The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
Supplemental Questionnaire – The Supplemental Questionnaire should be completed by the candidate to indicate a preferred location to complete the interview portion of the hiring process. Please note this does not guarantee a specific work location if hired. Open the Supplemental Questionnaire, complete the form, save to your computer, and then upload under required documents.
Failure to submit a Cover Letter, a completed STD 678, and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire may result in your application being screened out. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must complete the online civil service online examination for the Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources and have list eligibility to be considered for a hiring interview. Click here to complete the online examination for list eligibility
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: UTILITY CRAFTSWORKER APPRENTICE, WATER RESOURCES
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
