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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,437 - $14,315 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Life insurance
Senior Hydrogeologist
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC —Sacramento, CA
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Remote
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Senior Hydrogeologist / Project Manager
Hazen and Sawyer —Sacramento, CA
- $190,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Stantec —Sacramento, CA
- $117,800 - $189,600 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Office
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Senior Groundwater Hydrologist/Project Manager
Larry Walker Associates Incorporated —Davis, CA
- $135,000 - $192,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Department of Water Resources -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Posting: Senior Engineering Geologist (Specialist) GSP Review Section

Department of Water Resources

JC-515442

Senior Engineering Geologist (Specialist) GSP Review Section
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: 7/31/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a job that will support sustainable water resources management of the State of California with your insight, knowledge, and technical and analytical skills? Discover your full potential and develop your career with us.

This position may be extended up to an additional 12 months (24 months maximum) or may become permanent.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-515442

Position #(s):

840-110-3751-X9X

Working Title:

Senior Engineering Geologist (Specialist) GSP Review Section

Classification:

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Executive Division, Sustainable Groundwater Management Office, Groundwater Sustainability Plan Review Section, Sacramento

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

Travel is required. Must possess a valid California driver's license with a good driving record to attend meetings and/or training.

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

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: 7/31/2026

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:

Proactive; can learn and adapt quickly; safety conscious; exhibit strong organizational and project management skills; exemplary written and oral communication skills; possess and exhibit inter-personal skills; and can work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams, with local agencies, and stakeholder groups; attention to detail producing high quality work products

Knowledge of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and DWR’s roles and responsibilities implementing the Act.

Knowledge and practical experience assessing water supplies and demands, as well as conducting other complex water resources engineering assessments.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Our work environment is also well-balanced with life, and our team members are very diverse. Our office is located in the new State Natural Resources Building and is conveniently located right next to a light rail station in downtown Sacramento. The incumbent will have access to amenities such as the Wellness Gym and Career Center. We can accommodate flexible time schedules and telework options that are consistent with DWR and SGMO policies, which must be approved by the supervisor. DWR offers a variety of professional training opportunities including online classes from LinkedIn Learning. See the link above about the benefits of the State service such as leaves, pension, insurances, retirement saving, etc.

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:
Sunny Sanchez
(916) 873-6436
[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), Statement of Qualifications, Cover Letter, and Resume. Please reference SAP Position 50001471 and Job Control JC-515442 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The Statement of Qualifications is a two-page maximum, typed document in 12-point Arial font explaining how the applicant's knowledge, skills, and experience qualify them for the position.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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:

SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

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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