WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
Riverside County, CA, USA
USD 6,488-12,152 / month
Job Posting: Water Resource Control Engineer
Department of Fish and Wildlife
WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER
$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: 8/13/2026
Job Description and Duties
Do you want to work where your talents and skills make a real difference on a team with other brilliant minds that are changing a small part of the world by restoring healthy environments for both humans and species? Does working outside ensuring that water systems for species are engineered well and work as they are intended excite you? Do you just love being an engineer and like the outdoors? If so, the Salton Sea Program may have a position for you!
The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Salton Sea Management Program is seeking a motivated, positive and innovative individual to work as a Water Resource Control Engineer located at our Inland Deserts Region Field offices located in Riverside and Imperial Counties. The engineer would need to understand or be willing to learn the biology and needs of the species, working closely with a team of scientist that are restoring habitat for both species and humans.
The position would work as part of the multi-agency Salton Sea Management Program to meet the State Water Resources Control Board Order 2017-0134, which is aimed at minimizing public health and environmental concerns related to the shrinking Salton Sea. Under the general supervision of the Department's Salton Sea Program Manager, The incumbent provides engineering support performing analysis to support the implementation of the Salton Sea Management Program, including the construction and management of approximately 29,800 acres of habitat and dust suppression projects.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Water Resource Control Engineer
This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.
Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:
Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Duties consist of office activities and field work. A valid Driver’s license is required for driving State vehicles to remote areas where no public transportation is available. Field work can be in adverse weather and hiking over rough terrain with no vehicle access. Travel will be required for meetings and field work. Project site visits may require driving a 4x4 vehicle, ATV and/or OHV with travel up to three or more hours each way and sometimes including early mornings and late nights; may include operation or being a passenger on a boat or other watercraft and occasional travel to Sacramento may be required. Office is located at the Bermuda Dunes Field Office in Riverside County with the majority of work taking place at the south end of the Salton Sea in Imperial County. Work in this position is highly independent. The Position may require the incumbent to wear a uniform identifying the employee as CDFW staff. This position offers the possibility of an office-centered telework agreement based on the Department's current Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.
Join us and begin a meaningful new career!
Special Requirements
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: 8/13/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Supplemental Application -
A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see below for Supplemental Questions. Failure to include the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in an incomplete application submission.
In addition to your STD. 678 application, please provide clear and concise answers to the following questions. The Supplemental Questions answers must be no more than 1 page in length, having a size 12-point Arial front with 1-inch margins and each page should contain the title of the position and applicant name at the top. Compliance with the instructions is required for position consideration.
(1) This position requires knowledge of species and water relationships within arid desert systems. Please describe any experience with arid water systems and species associated with them.
(2) This position requires communicating and interacting with a diverse group of people including Department staff, the Salton Sea Management team, the public, various non-governmental organizations, tribes and other state and local agencies. Please describe your experience working cooperatively with diverse groups or teams.
Desirable Qualifications
Highly motivated and possess the ability to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations. Demonstrated ability to act independently and develop high quality work during times when workload is heavy and under pressure. Demonstrate confidence in abilities and decisions while always maintaining professional demeanor. Tact and leadership.
Strong verbal and written communications skills with emphasis on being positive and proactive. Must be able to use creative thinking to solve problems and develop mutually agreeable solutions. Ability to make sound decisions based on policies, guidance, and regulations. Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team. Work cooperatively with other Department program staff, and federal, State, and nongovernmental organization partners.
Experience monitoring and control of water quality improvement projects.
Experience providing/developing guidance and giving training/presentations.
Experience with water management programs for protection of fish and wildlife resources.
Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Barbara Barry
(909) 354-0938
Barbara.Barry@wildlife.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:Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
Filing Instructions
You must reference Position Number 565-022-3846-001 and RPA Number E-CEB 25-001 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.
It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.
Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.
This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.
Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.
All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.
Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
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.
