Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in protecting and restoring water quality on California’s beautiful Central Coast? The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Coast Water Board) has an opening for an Engineering Geologist in the Site Cleanup Program in its San Luis Obispo office. The individual coming into this position will use geologic and hydrogeologic knowledge and technical expertise to manage cleanup projects and help restore water quality and ensure protection of human health. Come join our innovative and passionate team at the Central Coast Water Board to promote clean water in the state of California. All levels of experience will be considered.

The position is in the office located at 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, California, with a hybrid telework option.

Duties:

Please see the duty statement and Central Coast Water Board website at for more information.

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# 24-130-157  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 have 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, 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:

Knowledge and experience with:

• Geology.
• Hydrogeology.
• State and federal water quality laws, regulations, and policies related to waste discharge and cleanup and abatement including the California Water Code.
• Water quality analytical chemistry and geochemistry.
• Common groundwater, soil, soil gas, and indoor air investigation and remediation techniques for cleanup of chlorinated solvents, petroleum, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substaces (PFAS), metals, and other pollutants in groundwater, soil, and soil gas.
• Regional water quality issues, basin plans, water quality goals, and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Environmental Screening Levels.
• Geographic information systems and computer aided drafting.
• Groundwater fate and transport modeling.
• Reviewing and writing technical reports.
• Giving presentations and communicating technical concepts to the public.
• Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, and organization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management systems.
• Working as part of a team.

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  CalHR website and the website.

Statement of Qualifications

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 three (3) pages in length, using Arial 12 pt. font , and normal margins.

Concisely describe why you are the best candidate to be selected as an Engineering Geologist in the Site Cleanup Program and Underground Storage Tank Program at the Central Coast Water Board.  

The SOQ should include how your knowledge and experience qualify you for this position specifically referencing:

1. Knowledge of geology and hydrogeology.
2. Knowledge of fate and transport of contaminants in soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil vapor; and environmental cleanup investigation and remediation.
3. Knowledge and experience analyzing water quality and monitoring data.
4. Knowledge of federal and state of California water quality laws, regulations, and policies.
5. Your experience applying your knowledge related to Item 1 through 4.
6. Experience reviewing and writing technical reports.
7. Experience giving presentations and communicating technical concepts to the public.
8. Experience working on a team.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will 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 - See requirements under “Statements of Qualifications (SOQ)”.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.

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