WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
Full-time
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
USD 5,644-7,063 / month
Job Posting: Water Resources Technician II
Department of Water Resources
WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 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: 11/20/2026
Job Description and Duties
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Southern Region Office (SRO) Hydrological Data Section is seeking Water Resources Technician II who enjoys multidisciplinary, hands-on, challenging, and rewarding work in a team-oriented environment. The position will support hydrologic data collection and monitoring, field instrumentation installation and maintenance, State Water Project monitoring, and Dam Safety Services activities, while supporting a wide variety of projects across DWR and contributing to a reliable, sustainable, and resilient water supply.
Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources, Hydrological Data Section, the incumbent will perform technical hydrologic monitoring, data collection, equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. Responsibilities will include calibrating water meters; installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing stream-gaging stations and hydrologic monitoring equipment; conducting streamflow measurements and groundwater-level monitoring; and reviewing and processing Well Completion Reports for accuracy and completeness.
The incumbent will maintain accurate records of monitoring locations, equipment maintenance, field measurements, and related hydrologic data. The incumbent will also use applications such as Online System for Well Completion Reports (OSWCR), California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM), and Hydstra to enter, process, and quality-control hydrologic data. The position will involve hands-on fieldwork using hand and power tools for equipment assembly and fabrication, drilling, anchoring, concrete placement, and installation of sensors, conduit, piping, enclosures, and other monitoring infrastructure.
The incumbent will also support State Water Project monitoring and Dam Safety Services in coordination with the Division of Operations and Maintenance, Southern Field Division, and Castaic Field Division. This work will include instrumentation, monitoring, inspections, data collection, and other technical field assignments.
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
Department Information
Division of Regional Assistance, Southern Region Office, Resources Assessment Branch, Hydrological Data Section, Glendale
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/
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Special Requirements
Applicants must possess a valid California Driver License. The incumbent must be able to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles on and off public roadways and over rugged terrain; travel throughout Southern California and occasionally elsewhere, including extended workdays and overnight stays; lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; work in confined spaces; and safely perform field activities on uneven, inclined, slippery, rocky, muddy, or wet terrain. Duties may also require using hand and power tools to install, maintain, and repair hydrologic and monitoring equipment.
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: 11/20/2026Who 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
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Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
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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.
- Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
Desirable Qualifications
Seeking a candidate with experience in hydrologic monitoring, streamflow and groundwater measurements, water meter calibration, and the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field monitoring equipment.
The candidate should be proficient in using hand and power tools and comfortable performing hands-on fieldwork, including equipment installation and assembly, drilling, anchoring, and minor concrete work. Experience supporting State Water Project facilities, dam safety monitoring, instrumentation, or similar water resources field activities is highly desirable.
The candidate should be detail-oriented, demonstrate sound judgment and initiative, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and maintain regular and reliable attendance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based mapping applications, are also desired.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
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.
Asgar Ahadpour Dodaran
(818) 462-4157
Asgar.AhadpourDodaran@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
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume and State of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50003320 and Job Control #532842 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
Statement of Qualifications: Response limited to 2 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Please describe your knowledge, skills, and experience that qualify you for the position.
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.
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
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II
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.
