The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.
The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
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:
(1) water resource or environmental science specific to surface water, water quality, fisheries, hydrology, and/or other related environmental resources;
(2) California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing process, and/or other state and federal environmental regulations;
(3) project management and ability to effectively and timely address multiple high priority tasks;
(4) experience working with stakeholders including processes and collaboration with diverse team environments towards resolving complex issues;
(5) excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills;
(6) the ability to work independently and in group settings on complex environmental resource issues.
Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx and Health Benefits | CalPERS
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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 2 pages in length, using Arial, 12pt font, and normal margins.
The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is required for consideration for this position and applicants who fail to submit a SOQ will be eliminated from consideration. The SOQ is a summary of your experience, education, and training as related to the questions outlined below. The following statements should be typed in the SOQ followed by your response:
(1) Describe your knowledge and/or experience with environmental resource management specific to water quality, fisheries, habitat restoration, hydrology, or other related fields.
(2) Describe your knowledge and/or experience with the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing process, and/or other state and federal environmental regulations.
(3) Describe your training and/or experience in stakeholder processes.
(4) Describe your training and/or experience in project management.
Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will 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.
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.
