ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST (538092)

Engineering GeologistState Water Resources Control Board$6,488.00 - $12,215.00 per MonthFinal Filing Date: 12/8/2026Job Code #: JC- Position #(s): Working Title: Engineering GeologistClassification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTSalary: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B $9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C $9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location: Riverside CountyTelework: HybridJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeFacility: State Water Resources Control BoardAre you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in Groundwater Protection? If you enjoy a career protecting the environment and human health, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board's Colorado River Basin has an opening for an Engineering Geologist in the Site Cleanup Unit. The position is located at 73-720 Fred Waring Dr., Suite 100, Palm Desert in the beautiful and scenic Coachella Valley with panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and year-round green landscaping, golf courses, palm trees and affordable housing.Duties: Under the close supervision of the Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor), the incumbent will be responsible for the regulatory oversight of ground and surface water pollutant investigation and mitigation for the Site Cleanup Program (SCP) locations within the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) - Colorado River Basin Region (Region 7). Sites will include unauthorized releases from: storage vessels (above and underground storage tanks, and drummed storage); transmission/transportation systems (pipelines, rail transport, truck transport, and vehicle/vessel transport), large industrial facilities, and smaller facilities such as dry cleaners.Use technical judgment to review regulatory/historical records related to chemical storage/use and environmental site investigations to make recommendations on the acceptability of technical reports and other actions which address release of pollutants to soil and groundwater. Perform geologic work in all aspects of waste regulation including soil, soil vapor and groundwater investigation of contamination. Evaluate and provide written comments on conceptual site model (CSM) of sites with an unauthorized contaminant release based on information provided in CSM Reports. Use the CSM to delineate unauthorized contaminant releases to soil and groundwater, appropriateness of groundwater monitoring networks, reasonableness of remedial design, and operational effectiveness of soil and groundwater remediation systems.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.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. 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.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: order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: RPA# 26- 170- 020 in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application. Must have Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: 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: 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.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.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).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 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:State Water Resources Control