The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory) to manage the Site Cleanup Program and Underground Storage Tank Program at its Redding office. The individual coming into this position will use geologic knowledge and technical expertise to manage cleanup projects and help restore water quality and ensure protection of human health.
The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 205, Redding, CA 96002, overlooking the beautiful Sacramento River. The City of Redding is known as the sunniest city in California and the second sunniest city in the United States. It offers a revitalized downtown area full of new restaurants and amenities. It is an outdoor paradise surrounded by the Trinity Alps to the west and Cascade Range to the north and east. Mt. Shasta, Lassen Park, abundant lakes, streams, and rivers are just a short distance away. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Redding's easy access to world class flyfishing, kayaking and boating, hiking and backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing.
Duties: Please review the Duty Statement for a description of roles and responsibilities.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver's license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.
In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.
Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. E mployees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-524575
Position #(s):
880-157-3751-012
Working Title:
Senior Engineering Geologist
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST $11,437.00 - $14,315.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Shasta County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board
Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
- RPA# 26-157-002 in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
- Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).
- Must have Professional Geologist (PG) license to be eligible.
Must have Senior Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the e xam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5205 .
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members .
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.
In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.
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: 8/31/2026
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:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Jennifer Fiederer-Luna
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Jennifer Fiederer-Luna
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
- Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.
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:
Knowledge and experience with:
- Environmental investigation and remediation.
- Environmental geology.
- State and federal water quality laws, regulations, and policies related to waste discharge and cleanup and abatement including the California Water Code and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the California State Water Board's Low Threat Closure Policy.
- Water quality analytical chemistry and geochemistry.
- Common groundwater, soil, soil gas, and indoor air investigation and remediation techniques for cleanup of chlorinated solvents, petroleum, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), metals, and other pollutants in groundwater, soil, and soil gas.
- Regional water quality issues, basin plans, water quality goals, and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Environmental Screening Levels.
- Groundwater fate and transport modeling.
- Reviewing and writing technical reports.
- Presenting and communicating technical concepts to the public and other groups.
- Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, and organization skills.
- Leading and working as part of a team.
- Setting program and individual goals and metrics to measure them.
- Setting and tracking budgets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management systems (e.g., Geo Tracker).
Benefits 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
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:
Jennifer Fiederer-Luna
(916) 341-5018
[email protected] Hiring Unit Contact:
Stacy Gotham
(530) 224-4993
[email protected] Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) 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 three (3) pages in length, using Arial font, size 12 , and normal margins.
Concisely describe why you are the best candidate to be selected as a Senior Engineering Geologist to lead the Groundwater Unit at the Central Valley Water Board's Redding office.
The SOQ should include how your kno
