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Form of workWhy Choose Us: If you are motivated and excited about doing classic engineering geology, then consider joining the Project Geology team! The Project Geology Section provides engineering geologic services for the design, construction, repair, operations, and maintenance of the State Water Project (SWP) that crosses much of the diverse geology of California. Our challenging projects include dams, reservoirs, power plants, pumping plants, bridges, aqueducts, tunnels, and levees. Services provided by our Engineering Geologists ensure public safety and longevity of this critical infrastructure.
Project Geology is currently composed of 30 full-time and part-time Engineering Geologists. We have a variety of work assignments that include foundation studies, geologic mapping, fault trenching, and geologic hazards investigations such as subsidence, landslides, and faulting and seismicity studies. Project Geology makes decisions affecting the safety, durability, and performance of SWP facilities based on sound engineering geology practice.
At DWR you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth, including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable and professional colleagues all of which collaborate for project success. We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to lead our SWP team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.
Duties: The successful candidate will lead, mentor, and supervise four Senior Engineering Geologists with two units of Engineering Geologists doing geologic investigations involving State Water Project facilities, including dams, canals, pipelines, as well as design and construction projects related to those facilities. Investigations might include geologic mapping, sampling, drilling, and trenching; preparing geologic maps and cross sections; writing clear and concise geology reports; using LiDAR and other remotely sensed data to image geologic features; responding to urgent or emergency situations; directing contractors in the field; inspecting construction sites; performing research; organizing diverse and complex data; and writing clear and concise reports. The successful candidate will plan and schedule the section's resources and be directly responsible for the work of the section. Travel and/or overnight travel throughout California is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SUPERVISING ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-423417
Position #(s):
843-485-3748-590
Working Title:
Supervising Engineering Geologist
Classification:
SUPERVISING ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST $11,957.00 - $14,967.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Yolo County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Engineering, Geotechnical Services Branch/Project Geology Section, West Sacramento
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 +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle. May be required to travel on public roadways including traveling to remote areas. Travel on short notice and overnight lodging will be required on some trips. Incumbent must be able to make field inspections and site visits in areas of difficult access such as tunnels, trenches, confined spaces, and on steep slopes. Field inspections and site visits may require hiking and/or climbing over rugged terrain.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position.
This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.
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: 4/9/2024
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:
Department of Water Resources
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
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - 2 p ages max, typed document in Arial 12 pt font
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:
We are seeking a candidate with supervisory experience, knowledge of California geology, geologic and geotechnical investigations, and their application to the engineering geology of water conveyance facilities. Candidates with engineering geology experience, experience directing contractors, experience in geology-related construction inspection and mapping, dams and spillway experience, levee and aqueduct leak experience, and experience writing reports are preferred.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in a written format; have excellent interpersonal skills; be hard-working, productive, have a proven track record of working with, and meeting tight time frames; be a champion of continuous improvement; be detail- and quality-oriented; possess collaborative, solution-oriented problem-solving skills; and be able to manage multiple tasks and projects at once.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We're located in West Sacramento, close to I-80 and Highway 50, and provide free parking.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Raquel Corrin
(916) 873-6619
raquel.corrin@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 Workforce Equality
(916) 653-6952
weo@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 a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position # 50002918 and Job Control # 423417 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application. Reference these on your SOQ as well.
The SOQ is a separate typed document (2 pages maximum) that describes the following:
- Why you would like to work as a Supervising Engineering Geologist in Project Geology.
- The number of years/months of your experience in geology.
- The number of years/months performing engineering geology. Include a description of duties.
- The number of years/months experience in levee, canal, dam, spillway, and powerplant investigations. Provide project examples and responsibilities performed.
- Participation in Safety Review Boards, Risk Assessment Boards, and other Boards of Consultants. Describe project examples and responsibilities performed.
- The years/months of direct-report staff supervisory experience. Include experience in project and resources planning.
- The number of years/months of construction and construction-geology experience, and a brief description of each project and the type of experience.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered, if applicable.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to provided requested documents may result in disqualification from the interview process.
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.
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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.
