ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Job Posting: Engineering Geologist

Department of Water Resources

JC-534225

• Engineering Geologist

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$6,488.00 - $12,215.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Application Methods:

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Job Description and Duties

Join the Department of Water Resources as an Engineering Geologist and play an important role in understanding and protecting California's water resources. This position offers a great mix of field and office work, with opportunities to conduct groundwater, geologic, geomorphic, and hydrogeologic investigations; collect and analyze data; prepare technical reports and GIS maps; and support groundwater sustainability efforts throughout the Northern Region.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll contribute to meaningful water resource projects, work with local agencies and program partners, participate in field investigations, and apply your geological expertise to real-world challenges involving groundwater, rivers, and California's changing water landscape.

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

Job Code #:

JC-534225

Position #(s):

844-400-3756-008

Working Title:

Engineering Geologist

Classification:

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$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:

1

Work Location:

Tehama County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Mailing Address

Department Information

Division of Regional Assistance, Northern Region Office, Regional Planning Branch, Groundwater and Geologic Investigations Section, Red Bluff

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, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license to drive a personal, rental, or State vehicle to meetings, conferences, trainings, or project sites. The incumbent must be able to travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations.

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: 10/28/2026

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 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:

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 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
• Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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:

The following qualifications are desirable for this position:

• Engineering geologic, hydrogeologic, and/or geomorphic investigations
• Groundwater monitoring, data collection, and equipment installation
• Borehole logging, well installation, design, or monitoring and/or aquifer performance testing
• Technical data analysis, QA/QC, and interpretation
• Groundwater and geologic modeling
• ArcGIS/GIS mapping and analysis
• Technical report writing and technical presentations
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and/or groundwater sustainability program experience
• Fluvial geomorphology, bank erosion, channel migration, and/or sediment investigations

Benefits

Click here to discover the amazing perks waiting for our exceptional team members! Our office is perfectly situated within a stone's throw of both Redding and Chico, making commuting a breeze. Nestled alongside the Sacramento River, Red Bluff is a mere hop from the stunning Lassen Volcanic National Park in just 60 minutes, while the snowy slopes of Mt. Shasta is a 90-minute drive. And if you're longing for the coast scene, Arcata is just over a three-hour scenic drive. Plus, enjoy the freedom of free parking and individual offices.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Kim Burns

(530) 489-8088

kim.burns@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), resume, cover letter, and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50004960 and Job Control #534225 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

Supplemental Questionnaire - The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be no more than two (2) pages in length, typed in 12-point Arial font, and submitted with the application package. Applications submitted without an SQ may not be considered.

Please provide answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire below:

• What is your field experience related to geologic, hydrogeologic and/or geomorphic investigations? What were the objectives of the investigation(s)? What kind of equipment did you use in the field? What sampling did you perform? What was your role in the data collection, analysis, report preparation, and presentation?
• Do you have experience working with the following types of software: GIS; coding (such as R or Python) for data analysis; and Microsoft Office? How have you used these types of software? Please include any other relevant software or tools you have used for data analysis and creating presentations.
• Do you have experience using geologic and hydrogeologic modeling software? What software did you use? What work products were developed using the modeling software? What kinds of data were used to develop the modeled work product?

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. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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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.