Water Resources Control Engineer JC-512229

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 512229 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 4/03/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Are you looking for an exciting position protecting and preserving the state’s water resources? If you enjoy a fast-paced position conducting outdoor inspections at illicit cannabis cultivation sites throughout the state, this may be the position for you! The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Enforcement is looking for a Water Resources Control Engineer to join the Cannabis Enforcement Unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and is based at 801 K Street, 23rd Floor, Sacramento, in the heart of downtown, next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

The Water Resources Control Engineer (WRCE) in the Cannabis Enforcement Unit is responsible for evaluating compliance with the California Water Code through field inspections at cannabis cultivation sites statewide. In addition to their in-field work, the WRCE supports both informal and formal enforcement actions by producing inspection reports, Notices of Violation, Cleanup and Abatement Orders, and more.

This role requires proficiency with a wide range of investigative tools, including GIS/AGOL, Survey123, Field Maps, LightBox, Google Maps, and the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS). The WRCE also develops, coordinates, and oversees cleanup and abatement efforts in collaboration with the Office of Enforcement’s legal staff, state and local partner agencies, and property owners or responsible parties.

Applicants are encouraged to review the attached Duty Statement.

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.

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Job type: Full-Time

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.