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SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Department of Water Resources —Tehama County, CA
- $12,562 - $15,724 a month
- Full-time
- Office
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Free parking
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SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

Department of Water Resources -
Tehama County, CA

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Full-time
$12,562 - $15,724 a month
13 days ago

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Free parking

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Job Posting: Water Resources Engineering Branch Manager

Department of Water Resources

JC-522805

Water Resources Engineering Branch Manager
SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/14/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you passionate about water resources, leadership, and making a lasting impact on California's communities and environment? The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to manage our Water Resources Engineering Branch in the Northern Region.

This is more than a management position—it's an opportunity to help shape the future of water resources across 14 Northern California counties while leading a talented team of engineers, hydrologists, scientists, and technical professionals.

As the Water Resources Engineering Branch Manager, you'll:

Lead a High-Performing Team

Provide direction, mentorship, and support to professional engineering and technical staff.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and positive workplace culture.
Recruit, develop, and retain talented employees.
Guide performance management, employee development, and workforce planning.

Make a Regional Impact

Oversee investigations and studies involving hydrology, hydraulics, flood management, watershed management, and surface water resources.
Identify emerging water-related issues affecting Northern California communities.
Help develop solutions that balance water supply, flood protection, environmental stewardship, recreation, and public interests.

Drive Strategic Decision-Making

Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership.
Collaborate with Branch Managers and executive leadership to establish priorities and allocate resources.
Act on behalf of the Region Manager during absences.

Build Meaningful Partnerships

Work directly with local governments, water agencies, tribal organizations, federal partners, and community stakeholders.
Represent DWR at meetings, presentations, and public forums.
Strengthen relationships that support California's water management goals.

Manage Programs and Resources

Oversee budgets, funding allocations, expenditures, and program delivery.
Ensure projects and reports meet DWR standards and objectives.
Guide the Watermaster Program and support regional water management initiatives.

Shape California's Water Future

Review and provide technical guidance on planning studies, environmental documents, and water resource projects.
Support sustainable water management, flood risk reduction, environmental protection, and watershed health throughout the region.

At DWR, your work matters. Every day you'll contribute to projects and decisions that affect communities, agriculture, ecosystems, and water reliability across California.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, professional growth, and public service while tackling some of the most important water challenges facing our state.

Help lead the next generation of water resources management in Northern California. Apply today and make a difference where it counts.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522805

Position #(s):

844-200-3258-591

Working Title:

Water Resources Engineering Branch Manager

Classification:

SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Tehama County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Mailing Address

Department Information

Division of Regional Assistance,
Northern Region Office,
Water Resources Engineering Branch, Red Bluff

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.

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/14/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Submit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Other - Cover Letter
Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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're seeking a leader who:

Has strong experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, flood management, watershed management, or related fields.
Has experience leading and coordinating field surveys, including planning field activities, overseeing data collection, ensuring quality control, and directing field crews.
Has experience performing contract and/or project management work
Has Supervisory and Leadership experience and enjoys mentoring and developing staff
Excels at building partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Can balance technical expertise with strategic leadership.
Is passionate about public service and improving California's water future.

Benefits

Click here to discover the amazing perks waiting for our exceptional team members! Our office is perfectly situated within a stone's throw of both Redding and Chico, making commuting a breeze. Nestled alongside the Sacramento River, Red Bluff is a mere hop from the stunning Lassen Volcanic National Park in just 60 minutes, while the snowy slopes of Mt. Shasta is a 90-minute drive. And if you're longing for the coast scene, Arcata is just over a three-hour scenic drive. Plus, enjoy the freedom of free parking and individual offices.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kim Burns
(530) 489-8088
[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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
[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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Cover Letter, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50004801 and Job Control #522805 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualification – Applicants must submit a SOQ describing how their education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify them to perform the duties outlined in the DWR 525 Duty Statement. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages in length, typed in 12-point Arial font, and submitted with the application package. Applications submitted without an SOQ may not be considered.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), reinstatement, and State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) /Surplus.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section. 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.

Examination/Assessment

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:

SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES

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.

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