Engineering Geologist (JC-286122)
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The State Water Resources Control Board’s, Lahontan Region has an opening for an Engineering Geologist in the Forestry/Dredge & Fill Unit. The position is located at 2501 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
Duties:
Under the supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer in the Forestry/Dredge & Fill Unit, consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board's Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and to provide timely responses to internal/external customers, to follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.
Coordinate with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in reviewing timber harvest plans and conducting pre-harvest and post-harvest field inspections in order to evaluate the impact of logging operations and other forest practices (e.g. vegetation management for utility corridors) on the quality and beneficial uses of water. This staff position also reviews and inspects U.S. Forest Service timber harvest and vegetation management, and/or ecological restoration projects that have the potential for nonpoint source discharges. This review process requires knowledge of: State and federal water quality statutes and regulations; forest practices; forest road construction; erosion control design and maintenance; hydrology and watershed analysis of multiple land use projects and their impacts on slope stability; fisheries; watershed resiliency; climate change adaption strategies; and, other beneficial uses of water. Responsibilities include gathering data, report preparation, written and oral communications with affected parties and agencies, application of computer skills, and performance of environmental and landform investigations and geologic analysis.
Evaluate eligibility for coverage under General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs), Waivers of WDRs, and applicability for a federal Clean Water Act section 401 Water Quality Certification. Prepare permit enrollment and termination documents. Prepare, review, issue, and revise monitoring and reporting programs, cleanup and abatement orders, and other enforcement actions. Review and comment on environmental documents. Review projects and prepare and/or ensure compliance with California Environmental Quality Act document requirements. Assist in the development of new permits for land use activities that have potential for Non-Point Source pollution. Prepare correspondence and staff reports, conduct data entry, and make presentations before the Regional Water Board.
Represent the Regional Water Board policies before the general public, special interest groups, technical committees, and governmental agencies in the review of timber harvest plans and restoration projects. Act in a unit lead capacity as necessary to fulfill the unit’s responsibilities to the office management and administrative staff with respect to providing timely responses to internal and external customers. Aid in the emergency response to emergencies and accidental spill incidents.
Position includes overnight travel to remote sites for potentially prolonged field work in uneven terrain and during inclement weather.
Applicant must have ability to work both in a team environment and independently; effective communication skills; good organizational and interpersonal skills; and a working knowledge of computer applications (such as GPS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point).
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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