Senior Engineering Geologist Job at State Water Resources Control Board, Fresno County, CA

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  • State Water Resources Control Board
  • Fresno County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career protecting California’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations, to work with technical experts and expand your management and leadership skills? Do you enjoy being a part of a collaborative work environment where continuous learning and quality outcomes are supported? If so, then this is the position for you!

The Central Valley Water Board has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory) in its Oil Field Program. The position is located at 1685 E Street, Fresno, CA 93706.

With highly rated public schools, and several colleges including CSU Fresno, our central valley location is a great place to grow your career. Local attractions include the highly rated Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Woodward Park (300 acres with 5 miles of trails and an authentic Japanese Garden), and multiple Farmers’ Markets featuring the bounty of our local agriculture and wineries. Nearby you can explore Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia national parks, visit ski resorts, or boat our local lakes and rivers.  

Duties:

Under the general direction of the Supervising Engineering Geologist and consistent with good customer service practices, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing and supervising the work in the Oil Fields Unit II. This position requires the incumbent to direct staff in the review of underground injection control and aquifer exemption applications and closure of inactive surface impoundments for their potential to impact beneficial use waters. Additionally, the incumbent may need to travel to meetings with stakeholders within the State and to, on occasion, conduct oil field site visits which include operating motorized vehicles and navigating uneven terrain.

Applicants can review the Duty Statement attached for specific details.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

  • RPA# 25-155-001 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
  • Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility)
  • Must possess a valid State of California license as a professional geologist.


Must have Senior Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:   .


An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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:

Please remember these are desirables and are not required.

  • Supervisory experience in directing multi-disciplinary professional staff (engineers, scientists, geologists).
  • Experience in critically reviewing staff/employee documents (memos, reports, etc.).
  • The ability to write and speak effectively, work as a team player, make presentations before public entities, interact with other state, federal, and local agencies, and regulated communities.
  • Knowledge of geology and hydrogeology, petroleum geology, groundwater monitoring program development, fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater, and statistical analysis of environmental data.
  • Knowledge of petroleum engineering and enhanced oil recovery methods.
  • Knowledge of surface impoundment closure process.
  • Knowledge of California oil fields stratigraphy as related to groundwater quality.
  • Knowledge of groundwater and surface water quality concerns.
  • Proficient skills in the following software applications: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font , and normal margins.

Indicate how your knowledge and experience qualify you for this position specifically referencing the following factors:

  1. Describe your understanding of environmental water quality concerns associated with oil field related activities.
  2. Describe your experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying laws and regulations to groundwater and surface water quality concerns.
  3. Describe your experience in personnel management and leadership, including the ability to manage teams and bring projects to completion.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated may not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
  • Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote work,

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