What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST position at Department of Water Resources?
This position is eligible to participate in a hybrid telework schedule currently requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week. Participation in telework is subject to the State of California’s, Department’s, and SGMO’s policies and supervisor approval.
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Office (SGMO) is responsible for overseeing groundwater management efforts, including implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), publishing California’s Groundwater - Bulletin 118, and serving as a statewide hub for groundwater data, information, communication, and assistance efforts to ensure the long-term reliability of California’s groundwater resources to support the State’s people, environment, agriculture, and economy.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
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, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov.
Special Requirements
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: 5/5/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
1) proactive; can effectively adapt and manage multiple projects and tasks; exhibit competent communication and organizational skills; possess and exhibit inter-personal skills; can work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams, with local agencies, and the public
3) knowledge of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and DWR’s roles and responsibilities implementing the Act
4) academic and/or working knowledge of groundwater and water resources management including related regulatory programs and public policy; conducting complex water resources engineering geologist assessments; field experience including well installations and data collection
5) academic and/or working experience documenting results of data analyses and interpretations through technical writing; experience developing figures and Geographic Information System (GIS) maps to communicate information in reports or presentations
Benefits
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
Sunny.Sanchez@water.ca.gov
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
weo@water.ca.gov
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
A two-page maximum, typed Statement of Qualifications document in 12-point Arial font explaining how the applicant's knowledge, skills, and experience qualifies 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.
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: 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.
