Job Posting for ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST at Department of Water Resources

Why Choose Us:

The Project Geology Section (Project Geology) is the best place to practice engineering geology while serving the State of California! Project Geology provides engineering geologic services for design, construction, repair, operations, and maintenance of the State Water Project (SWP), which intersects much of the diverse geology of California. Our challenging projects include work at SWP dams, canals, pipelines, reservoirs, power plants, pumping plants, bridges, aqueducts, tunnels, and levees. Services provided by our engineering geologists ensure public safety and longevity of the critical SWP infrastructure.

Project Geology has a variety of work assignments, including foundation investigations, geologic mapping, fault trenching, and geologic hazards assessments (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 career and professional growth, including training, organizational memberships, and experienced and professional colleagues who collaborate for project success. Please consider this fantastic opportunity to join the SWP team, to help deliver water to over 27 million Californians, and to contribute to species conservation and protecting our environment!

The successful candidate will participate in engineering geology, design, and construction projects related to SWP facilities. Specific projects may include: collecting, compiling, and analyzing geologic data; geologic mapping; rock or soil sampling; drilling and exploration trenching; preparing geologic maps and cross sections; assisting with faulting and seismicity studies, geophysical surveys, performing deterministic or probabilistic seismic hazard assessments; presenting information at dam safety hazard and risk workshops as a subject matter expert (geology or seismicity); 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. Travel, including 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.

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Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-430322

Position #(s):

843-485-3756-XXX

Working Title:

Engineering Geologist

Classification:

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$6,175.00 - $11,626.00

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Yolo County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Engineering/Design / 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

The candidate must possess a valid California driver's license to conduct State business away from the home office. This position requires driving on public roadways, including occasional travel in remote areas using a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Some business travel may be required on short notice, which may include overnight lodging.

Incumbents 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 its employees and is grounded in 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 successful performance in this position.

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: 5/17/2024

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 required and must be included.
Other - Cover Letter.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Project Geology is seeking a motivated individual who is comfortable with project management. The candidate should have a strong background in general engineering geology and prior experience working on fault investigations and seismic hazard assessments.

Other desirable qualifications include proficiency with:

writing and reviewing technical reports,
geology-related construction inspection and mapping,
dam and spillway construction,
levee/aqueduct leak response,
data management, GIS, and CAD.

The ideal candidate is motivated by professional development, is hard-working and productive, has a demonstrable record of meeting deadlines, pays attention to detail, possesses collaborative, solution-oriented problem-solving skills, and can manage multiple tasks and projects at once.

Possession of a California professional geology (PG) license is desirable, but not required.

Benefits

Click here to read about some of the benefits available to eligible employees. The Project Geology office is in West Sacramento, close to I-80 and Highway 50, and provides free parking.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kalie Chang
(916) 600-8583
Maikau.chang@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

Interested applicants must submit a: (1) State Employment Application (STD 678), (2) Cover letter, and (3) Resume. Please reference SAP Position Number 50002730 and Job Control Number 430322 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of the STD 678 and in your cover letter.

The cover letter should be a separate typed document (3 pages maximum) that includes a description of the applicant’s professional experience specific to: engineering geology (general projects), faulting and seismicity studies, seismic hazard evaluations, technical/scientific writing, and project management. Candidates should also include examples of any relevant computer programs/application software/tools they have used during their tenure as a professional engineering geologist.

The resume should highlight the candidate’s relevant experience and should not exceed two typed pages.

You are not required to be on a hiring eligibility list at the time you apply for this position. List eligibility will determined prior to hiring.

Failure to provide requested documents and information may result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application (STD 678).

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.

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