Engineering Geologist (JC-261193)
HR 21-550-039
Office and Location Information: Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile position to help California communities address water quality issues? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with opportunities to innovate and lead positive change? If so, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for an Engineering Geologist in the Emergency Drinking Water/Cleanup and Abatement Account Unit, in the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Section, under the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, close to light rail stations, other public transportation, awesome restaurants and more.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in geology, engineering geology, or a closely related field that includes coursework in geology. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) (Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the Engineering Geologist examination, but they must produce evidence of graduation or its equivalent before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)
Pay and Benefits: The Engineering Geologist classification's standard pay range is $5,849.00 to $11,012.00. Benefits packages for State employees include health, dental, vision, retirement, and much more!
The Human Resources Contact: Danielle.Delatorre@waterboards.ca.govv is available to answer questions regarding the application processing. The Hiring Unit Contact: Matthew.Pavelchik@waterboards.ca.gov is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Duties: Duties: Under close supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist, and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The incumbent is expected to value and to commit to fostering diversity which includes working with and providing services to a variety of backgrounds, cultures, personal experiences, and unique ideas that inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. In addition, the incumbent will work on a variety of complex professional tasks related to planning, design, construction, and implementation of water quality protection and improvement projects in the Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Section. Knowledge of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, pumping, storage and distribution/conveyance facilities is necessary for the incumbent to successfully manage projects in this position. Some travel will be required. Specific responsibilities include:
- Applying geologic knowledge, evaluate and recommend changes, approval, or disapproval of technical proposals, and assist applicants in the planning, design, and construction of cost-effective drinking water and wastewater solutions, groundwater management and water quality improvement projects related, but not limited to, groundwater cleanup, storm water, wastewater, drinking water, water recycling, small community wastewater, clean beaches, cleanup, and abatement account projects, and nonpoint source pollution protection projects. Provide overall project management of assigned proposals and applications. Review and analyze projects, monitoring reports, engineering reports, hydro-geologic assessments, and proposals for technical/engineering soundness, compliance with State and Federal laws and State Water Board Policies, Guidelines, and procedures. Determine conformance with area wide and regional planning objectives. Ensure that all appropriate engineering alternatives are considered and analyzed, proper conclusions developed, and the recommended groundwater cleanup or prevention/drinking water treatment alternative is technically feasible considering engineering, environmental, financial, legal, economical, and social constraints. Ensure that proposed projects are technically capable of meeting waste discharge requirements, cleanup and abatement orders, drinking water permit requirements, watershed management plans, and other pertinent water quality orders and policies. Review of engineering plans and specifications, knowledge of water treatment, storage, and distribution facilities, and scientific/engineering principles. Consult and coordinate with Regional Water Boards, Division of Drinking Water District Offices, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other State Water Board Divisions, and other pertinent technical staff to ensure project objectives conform to the State Water Board’s Ocean Plan, each Regional Water Board’s Basin Plan, the Federal Clean Water Act, the Porter Cologne Act, the Federal and California Safe Drinking Water Acts, state drinking water regulations, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), funding program policy/guidelines, and other local state and federal laws and regulations. Monitor project progress in order to evaluate percentage of completion and approve progress payments. Project management includes regular communication with engineers, high-level local government officials, representatives, and their consultants, invoice approval, and construction inspections of engineering facilities including traversing uneven terrain in varied topography, and ability to work in inclement weather. Review and provide technical comments on monitoring and reporting plans and draft final project reports. Develop performance standards for relevant projects. Prepare checklists, fact sheets, and agenda items for Division or State Water Board approvals. Present funding program information to stakeholders and present projects at State Water Board meetings for funding approval. Help applicants complete application requirements, develop funding agreements, review scopes of work and budget adjustments, and meet funding agreement requirements. Review and update time schedules for submittals to assist administrators toward timely completion of the project(s).
- Manage project files and ensure supporting documentation, logs, site inspection reports, Geographic Information System files, databases, engineering plans and specifications, digital photos, and other project information as required.
- Collaborate with the administration, development, and enhancement of the Division’s web-based application, review, and project management systems. In collaboration with the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures for implementation and administration of State Water Board funding programs, and other duties as assigned by management.
- Travel is required to conduct and attend meetings with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and the public to interpret relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Actively seek and promote community engagement with the goal to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with diverse communities. Tailor public engagement with the understanding of residents’ concerns. In addition, project site visits are required to verify construction and help financial recipients and applicants with technical problems related to projects. Overnight trips may be required, and site visits may include moderate traversing of uneven or steep terrain and navigating stairs.
- Perform other duties as required.