Enforcement Specialist

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Do you have experience with 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 (Specialist). The position will be located in one of the following two locations The position will be located in either of two North Coast Regional offices:

1) Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) main office location: 5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A, Santa Rosa, in the Airport Business Park next to the Sonoma County Airport, the Sonoma Marin Area Rapit Transit (SMART) Train and other public transportation,

OR

2) Eureka (Humboldt County) Northern Field Office location: 930 6th Street, in downtown Eureka.

Duties:
The Senior Engineering Geologist (Specialist) will fill a leadership role within the Agriculture and Enforcement Division with a primary role of enforcing the Water Code on illegal cannabis cultivation sites to minimize pollution, nuisance, and impacts to water quality. The duties of this position include inspecting cannabis cultivation sites throughout the region; assessing threats and impacts to water quality and compliance with the Water Code, Clean Water Act, and other laws and regulations; evaluation of geologic hazards and conditions; issuing enforcement actions; collaborating with other staff and other agencies, including law enforcement; reviewing technical reports for adequacy to comply with laws, regulations, and enforceable requirements; providing professional assessments; developing and implementing strategies, priorities, procedures, templates, guidance and trainings to support enforcement; presenting and providing testimony at Board meetings, hearings and court proceedings.

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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-446335

Position #(s):
880-110-3751-012

Working Title:
Enforcement Specialist

Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST $11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A
$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 S

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 24-110- 020 in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts.
• Must have PG license.

Must have Senior Engineering Geologist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.
Here is the link to the exam: Senior Engineering Geologist examination bulletin. (ca.gov)

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: https://www.naces.org/members .

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.

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: 9/9/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Antonio Aguilar
1001 I Street, 18th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Water Resources Control Board
Human Resources - Antonio Aguilar
1001 I Street, 18th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Is required and must be included (instructions below).
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be inlcluded.

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:

• Experience inspecting cannabis cultivation sites and assessing site conditions;
• Experience working with state, federal, and local agencies, tribes, research organizations, community members, and regulated entities;
• Strong organization and decision making skills;
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, and the public;
• Due to the enforcement nature of this position, a certain level of comfort with conflict and an ability to manage it with composure is highly desirable;
• Experience in a leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of a water quality regulatory program;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience giving presentations to large audiences, including governing bodies;
• Familiarity with the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Clean Water Act, and water quality issues in California;
• Experience interpreting and enforcing environmental laws and regulations;
• Experience providing expert testimony during administrative, civil, and/or criminal enforcement cases;
• Familiarity and/or experience with implementation of the Water Boards' Enforcement Policy;
• Education and experience assessing impacts to water quality and the Beneficial Uses of water;
• Experience with the regulatory and permitting processes of water quality protection and and understanding of the role of enforcement in this broader context; and
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, GIS applications, water quality modeling, and statistical analysis software.
• Experience implementing actions to promote racial equity.

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. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Antonio Aguilar
(916) 341-5114
antonio.aguilar@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kason Grady
(707) 576-2682
kason.grady@waterboards.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:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.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.

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 size 12 Arial font, and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:

• Describe your understanding of the importance of environmental enforcement for the protection of water quality and its role within the greater context of environmental regulation.
• Describe your experience developing environmental enforcement cases.
• Describe your experience with cannabis cultivation sites and more generally assessing impacts to water quality.
• Describe your experience as a leader within a multidisciplinary interagency/departmental team.

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.

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.