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Do you have experience with implementation and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations? Are you interested in a leadership position where you get to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary interagency team? If so, this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Agriculture and Enforcement Division has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory). The position will be in Eureka (Humboldt County) at 930 6th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 in Downtown Eureka.

Duties: Under the direction of the Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer of the Agriculture and Enforcement Division, and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the Water Boards, the incumbent supervises staff in the development and implementation of the Cannabis Cultivation Regulatory Program. Applicants can review the attached Duty Statement for more 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

To be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 24-115-004 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 a Professional Geologist (PG) license.

Must have Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisory) 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:

Experience assessing hydrogeologic conditions, including the hydrologic connectivity of water; erosion and sediment transport potential; slope stability; and geologic hazards. Experience enforcing environmental regulations. Experience working with state, federal, and local agencies, tribes, research organizations, community members, and regulated entities. Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, and the public. Due to the strong regulatory nature of this position, a certain level of comfort with conflict and an ability to manage it with composure is highly desirable. Experience as a supervisor and/or lead of a multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of a water quality regulatory program. Leadership experience, including leading or participating in the development of policies and programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience giving presentations to large audiences. Familiarity with and experience interpreting laws and regulations, especially the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Clean Water Act, and water quality issues in California. Experience with Microsoft Office software, Geographic Information System (GIS) application, and statistical analysis software. Knowledge of agricultural operations and activities, especially cannabis cultivation.

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

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 font , and normal margins.

The Statement of Qualifications should address how your education, training, and work experience qualify you for the specific duties as described in the duty statement and how your experience relates to the desirable qualifications. This information will be used in conjunction with the interview to assist the interview panel in determining the most qualified candidate.

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.

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