Job Posting: SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-179499
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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$9,766.00 - $12,223.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/21/2019

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Groundwater Protection and Site Restoration Branch Chief (Supervising Engineering Geologist), the Senior Engineering Geologist supervises staff level engineers and geologist in the Site Restoration, Military Facilities Unit. Consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the Water Boards’ Strategic Plan and the San Diego Water Board’s Practical Vision, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal and external customers, to follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal and external customer input when completing work assignments. The position is located at 2375 Northside Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.

Duties:

Plan, organize, and direct the activities of staff level engineers and geologists in the Site Restoration, Military Facilities Unit. The incumbent reviews and monitors the work of the staff mentioned above. This includes providing technical and procedural direction, developing and achieving program goals and commitments, and acting in responsible charge of engineering geologic work involved in the review of engineering geologic reports. The incumbent will review, revise, and approve technical correspondence and work products to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Oversee preparation of agenda items for San Diego Water Board meetings, ensuring written work projects are timely, complete, well written and technically sound, and staff presentations are logical, comprehensible, and convincing.

Responsible for the direct supervision, development, and training of staff. Work to expand employee and organizational skills to efficiently provide consistently high-quality work products, customer service and ensure employees comply with agency workplace policies. Act on behalf of the Branch Chief in her absence.

Represent the Regional Board before other Boards, agencies, and groups. Make presentations before the Regional Board, and other organizations, concerning Board activities.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-179499
Position #(s):
880-250-3751-004
Working Title:
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$9,766.00 - $12,223.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Diego County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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 values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

  • RPA#19-19-190-032 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

  • Photocopies of degree.

  • Photocopy of your valid certificate of registration as a professional geologist issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

 

Must have Senior Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.


Here is the link to the exam

https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=4WB72


Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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.

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: 11/21/2019

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).

How To Apply

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. BOX 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Anthony Hardin
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific SOQ requirements. 
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Experience working as a first level, or higher, supervisor over technical or other staff.

• Knowledge of and work experience in the principles and practice of engineering geology relating to water quality control and water resource management; the cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater (and associated vapors) and sediment.

• Knowledge of applied practices regarding (i) the physical, biological, and chemical factors of water pollution and water quality; and (ii) the management of surface waters and groundwaters to control water pollution and water quality.

• Knowledge of federal and State of California laws, policies, and regulations regarding protection and assessment of marine, estuarine, freshwater, and groundwater resources.

• Experience managing programs or projects under the CERCLA framework.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams to deliver timely and accurate professional work products.

• Skills in delegating, directing and reviewing numerous work products.

• Experience and proficiency leading project teams and applying situational leadership styles.

• Experience organizing and leading program change initiatives.

• Experience using communication and outreach skills to effectively influence others to meet organizational goals.

• Experience preparing and delivering executive or board-level issue briefings.

• Ability to prioritize and align effort and resources to organizational and project priorities.

• Ability to direct incorporation of current engineering geologic, scientific, and technical information into projects.

• Ability to generate collaboration that fosters partnerships and effective communication with the regulated community.

• Ability to use organizational values in decision-making and work products.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Anthony Hardin
(916) 341-6974
anthony.hardin@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kelly Dorsey
(619) 521-3008
kelly.dorsey@waterboards.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:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.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.

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 and no more than 2 pages in length, use Arial size 12 pt. font, and normal margins. 

The Statement of Qualifications must explain how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience have prepared you to successfully lead the San Diego Water Board's Site Restoration, Military Facilities Unit and contribute to the overall mission of the Board.


Applications received without the Statement of Qualifications addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications.

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.