Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a non-telework position located in Pearblossom, California.

Under the supervision of a registered Senior Engineer, WR or direction from his assignee, the incumbent will perform the more complex and difficult non-professional engineering work in assignments for performing project surveillance and water quality within the Southern Field Division. Incumbent must use good judgment and carry out all work assignments in a safe and efficient manner; may perform lead person functions when required. Incumbent may perform administrative tasks in SAP such as time reports, program reports, requisitioning, work order notifications and other SAP functions. This position provides support to the Planner/Scheduler function.

This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others, adjust priorities based on operational needs, maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and exercise good judgment. The specific essential duties are, but not limited to:

Incumbent performs in the maintenance and installation of computerized project surveillance instrumentation. As part of the project surveillance unit, incumbent monitors instrumentation throughout the field division as necessary, but primarily on the East Branch including Silverwood and Perris Dams, canal locations, Pearblossom, Mojave Pumping Plant, Devil Canyon Powerplants, and East Branch Extension. Using surveying equipment, incumbent assists in determining vertical and horizontal elevations and distances in the field for settlement, deflection, and movement; performs the initial evaluation of this data for unusual or abnormal behavior and assists in analysis to determine long term structural behavior of these facilities; enters surveillance data into computer for reference by engineers, initiates job requests for maintenance of structures and embankments; performs leak and other comparative studies as necessary; monitors, tests, maintains, reads, programs, and troubleshoots automated surveillance equipment.

This is a Post & Bid vacancy for Bargaining Unit 11 for lateral transfer of DWR employees. Other qualified applicants may be considered after the Post & Bid process is completed.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License as travel throughout the State of California is required. 

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: 11/6/2025

Who May Apply

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).

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 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:

Department of Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento , CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Water Resources

Submit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 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 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.

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.

Benefits

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Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Karen Castellon
(661) 944-8581
Karen.Castellon@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
civilrights@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

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50026913 and Job Control # JC-495865 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

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.

. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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