DO YOU ENJOY A HEALTHY MIX OF OFFICE AND CHALLENGING FIELDWORK? Join the dynamic team at DWR’s Northern Region Office (NRO) and participant in thrilling opportunities and experiences. We're actively seeking an enthusiastic Water Resources Technician I with a proactive mindset to become a valuable part of our team. If you're excited about helping and assisting Northern California communities, this role might be the perfect role for you. DWR's Northern Region Office is committed to making a positive impact on the on the communities of Northern California. As a Water Resources Technician I, you'll be part of an integral part of a team of dedicated professionals collaborating to support programs and partners throughout the region. Responsibilities will include assisting Engineers in a variety of non-professional engineering work, including installing stream gages, collecting stream stage, flow, temperature, and data at multiple stream gages; and using Acoustic Doppler Meters and other measurement devices to perform flow measurements on fast moving water. The incumbent must be able to swim, drive on and off road, and occasionally travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Must possess a valid California driver's license to drive a personal, rental, or State vehicle to meetings, conferences, trainings or project sites. The incumbent must be able to travel on short notice and stay overnight, for several consecutive days, at field locations.
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: 6/18/2025Who 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 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:
Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento , CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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:
to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Our office is perfectly situated within a stone's throw of both Redding and Chico, making commuting a breeze. Located alongside the Sacramento River, Red Bluff is a mere hop from the amazing Lassen Volcanic National Park in just 60 minutes, while the snowy slopes of Mt. Shasta is only a short 90-minute drive. And if you're longing for the coast scene, Arcata is just over a three-hour scenic drive. Plus, enjoy the freedom of free parking and individual offices.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kim Burns
(530) 690-7009
kim.burns@water.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: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.
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50004958) and Job Control #475571 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus
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