Water Resource Control Engineer

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 2/19/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Board’s Wastewater and Agricultural Operation unit has an opening for a Water Resource Control Engineer. The position is located in San Bernardino County at 15095 Amargosa Rd, Building 2, Suite 210, Victorville, CA 92394, close to Interstate 15 exits.

Reasons to apply today to join our elite team!

• The Lahontan Region encompasses many scenic vistas from the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the contiguous US and diverse topography throughout. There are two Outstanding National Resource Waters, Lake Tahoe, and Mono Lake, located within the Lahontan Region. Our employees are encouraged to enjoy all that the region has to offer in outdoor recreation, such as hiking, skiing, swimming, boating, fishing, rock hounding (gem, mineral, and fossil collecting), and camping to name a few!
• The Water Board offers a first-class training academy that the Water Resource Control Engineer will have direct access to. This is a great way to enhance your skillset and build upon your resume.
• The Water Resource Control Engineer is expected to work 40 hours per week. Some telework may be available. 
• This position involves a portion of fieldwork, and the Water Board provides the affiliated field safety and HAZWOPER training. Sampling of groundwater, surface water, and soil are potential fieldwork components. 
• This job provides a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow with a dynamic group of dedicated professionals that will give the Water Resource Control Engineer real-life experiences and affords a great base to expand your career path. 

Duties: The Water Resource Control Engineer (WRCE) is responsible for providing timely and professional technical responses/assistance to the public and staff within the Department, by phone, e-mail, mail, and in person. The WRCE is required to work independently, communicate effectively, manage multiple cases, review monitoring reports, take enforcement actions, and become proficient in technical duties. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required. The WRCE drives to conduct field inspections both announced and unannounced as required.

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.

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

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $6,175.00 – $11,567.00 / month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.