We are looking for a focused Civil Engineer to join our growing team at Department of Water Resources in Sacramento County, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Civil Engineer is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, critical thinking and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Civil Engineer at Department of Water Resources today!
Job Description and Duties Are you passionate about working on the State Water Project, one of the greatest engineering marvels? Come work for the Department of Water Resources and make a positive impact on how we operate and maintain one of the largest state-owned water systems.
Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources, the incumbent performs a wide variety of engineering duties relating to State Water Project (SWP) facilities. The main responsibility of this position is to review, coordinate, and manage third-party requests for encroachments, planned (future) developments, and unauthorized encroachments, that may impact the operations and maintenance of the SWP. The main functions are to review and analyze engineered drawings and specifications, project descriptions, environmental documents, field observations by others, photo documentation, and other supporting documentation; draft formal comment letters for management review and approval; work with internal and external stakeholders; perform site visits and inspections; conduct/lead meetings; assist in developing process and procedures, and project management activities.
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Special Requirements Must possess a valid California Driver's License, as travel throughout the State will be required. Will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. 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.
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:
This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; and apply knowledge and expertise in design, construction, and maintenance of major water project facilities, and in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and various California Water Codes as they apply to the SWP. It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge or experience in Review, understand, and provide technical comments on engineered design plans and specifications and other supporting documentation for a variety of proposed encroachments within the DWR (State Water Project) right of way that may impact the operations and maintenance of SWP infrastructure; Independently track and review planned (future) developments and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents for specific projects that may impact the operation and maintenance of the DWR (SWP) right of way and infrastructure; Work collaboratively with O&M Field Division staff and the DOE Real Estate Branch in addressing Unauthorized Encroachments within the DWR right of way; Assist in and support the development, documentation, and maintenance of processes, procedures, strategies, and standards for work products generated by and activities performed by the Right of Way Management and O&M Field Division staff; Perform annual Right of Way inspections, prepare inspection reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to document existing site conditions impacting the operations and maintenance of SWP facilities.
Benefits to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
This position is office-centered which means the incumbent works fifty percent or less of their time monthly from an alternate work location, which can change at any time. The Department of Water Resources is located in the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) building, which is one of the newest and innovative buildings in Sacramento. It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we'll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass! Click to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.
Special Instructions To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD 678), Resume, Cover Letter, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #******** and Job Control #372411in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
A Statement of Qualifications This is a (1-page maximum) separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.
The Cover Letter should include a statement as to why you are interested in this position and highlight skills that are most applicable to the Duty Statement.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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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 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 Statement of Qualifications - 1 page max, typed document, Arial size 12. Benefits of working as a Civil Engineer in Sacramento County, CA:
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