Are you looking for an exciting position protecting and preserving the state’s water resources? If you enjoy a fast-paced position conducting outdoor inspections at illicit cannabis cultivation sites throughout the state, this may be the position for you! The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Enforcement is looking for a Water Resources Control Engineer to join the Cannabis Enforcement Unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and is based at 801 K Street, 23rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, in the heart of downtown, next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
The Water Resources Control Engineer (WRCE) in the Cannabis Enforcement Unit is responsible for evaluating compliance with the California Water Code through field inspections at cannabis cultivation sites statewide. In addition to their in-field work, the WRCE supports both informal and formal enforcement actions by producing inspection reports, Notices of Violation, Cleanup and Abatement Orders, and more.
This role requires proficiency with a wide range of investigative tools, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Survey123, Field Maps, LightBox, Google Maps, and the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS). The WRCE also develops, coordinates, and oversees cleanup and abatement efforts in collaboration with the Office of Enforcement’s legal staff, state and local partner agencies, and property owners or responsible parties.
Applicants are encouraged to review the attached Duty Statement.