Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in water quality? If you enjoy a career protecting water quality, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Underground Storage Tanks Program has an opening for an Engineering Geologist in the Los Angeles Coastal Unit. The position is located at 320 West 4th Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, right in the heart of downtown next to Subway’s Pershing Square Station and Grand Central Market.
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. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. 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. 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. Employees 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.
- ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
- RPA# 26-140-025 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 Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5204 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. 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:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with others.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to the protection of water resources, public health, and environment.
- Ability to consistently apply good judgement in evaluating the effectiveness of cleanup actions.
- Experience with environmental investigation and sampling field work.
- Experience writing and reviewing technical reports related to environmental investigations and field work.
- Experience and knowledge in the area of remediation technologies.
- Experience and knowledge in hydrogeology.
- Experience with project management oversight or regulatory compliance.
- Working experience related to the Underground Storage Tanks (UST) area.
- Working experience related to the Oil and Gas field.
- Working knowledge of computer software programs (Microsoft Office Products, geographic information system [GIS] software)
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 Statement of Qualifications 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 2 pages in length, using (Arial, 12 point), and normal margins.
- Describe your understanding of state and regional water quality regulations and policies pertaining to soil, soil vapor and groundwater impacts from unauthorized releases of hazardous chemicals and your training and experience applying laws and rules to sites that exceed water quality objectives.
- Describe your knowledge, experience, and training with performing environmental site inspections and collecting and interpreting soil, soil vapor, and groundwater data.
- Describe your knowledge, experience, and training with preparing and reviewing technical documents and correspondence in remediation technologies and system designs.
- Describe your experience communicating with a wide range of individuals, group, agencies, and the public on technical topics.
- Describe your experience and ability to work in a team environment and with a wide range of individuals, using clear communication, and the ability to work through difficult conversations with diplomacy and collaboration. Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered. For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.