State Water Resources Control Board
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of the Delta Watermaster has an opening for a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) who will act as the Office’s Communications and Outreach Specialist. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Under the direction of the Delta Watermaster, the Communications Outreach Specialist will be the “first responder” to receive, triage (respond, refer or seek clarification), and track internal and external constituent requests related to administration of water rights in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The incumbent will conduct water rights research and provide effective communication services for and information dissemination to the public. See a further description of the position in the attached Duty Statement.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
Must have Staff Services Manager I 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.
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:
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.
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 font, size 12), and normal margins.
Please describe your qualifications in regard to each of the items below.
1. Briefly indicate your level of understanding of the California water rights system, or your interest in learning about and assisting with the administration of the water rights system.
2. Describe your abilities and experience related to constituent outreach and customer service.
3. Describe your relevant experience in developing and/or maintaining a website.
4. How familiar are you with the Delta and agricultural irrigation practices generally? How interested are you in gaining a detailed understanding of these topics?
5. Describe your experience in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and any specialized tools including Google Earth, LandVision, or mapping applications (e.g., GIS).
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:
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