Desirable Qualifications
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 looking for applicants that possess knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:
- Complex hydrologic models and tools.
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California water rights.
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Overseeing contracts and consultants.
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Hydrologic and geomorphic processes.
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California Environmental Quality Act.
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Preparing technical information for briefing executive management and presentations to the general public.
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Fisheries and instream flow setting/implementation.
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Project management.
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Facilitating peer review of technical information.
Applicants should also possess the following skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities on assignments in order to meet deadlines.
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Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, and the public.
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Ability to work independently while handling multiple complex assignments.
- Work with and respond appropriately to the public, agencies, and other entities on controversial and complex issues, as needed.
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Ability to review technical information to inform instream flow and related requirements.
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Ability to conduct limited fieldwork and travel as needed.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
JULIE VEGA
(916) 327-7007
[email protected]
Hiring Unit Contact:
Paige Uttley
(916) 799-5365
[email protected]
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font, and normal margins.
The responses will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each applicant.
1. Describe your technical background. Share your knowledge of and experience with surface water-groundwater models, hydrology, fisheries, and instream flow setting and implementation.
2. Please describe your approach to supervising, mentoring, supporting, and disciplining staff. If you have previous experience as a supervisor or project lead, please provide specific examples.
3. List and provide a brief description of complex and/or controversial project(s) you have worked on, including your role as a technical resource to support the project.
4. Describe your experience working in interagency or interdisciplinary teams; include the team objective, your role in the team, and what made the team succeed or fail in meeting its objective.
Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered.
For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
