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SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the State Water Resources Control Board.

All competitors who are successful in the examination will be eligible to be considered for a job opening with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards).

The Water Boards’ Senior Engineering Geologist examination consists entirely of a Training and Experience questionnaire which will be used to evaluate your education, experience, knowledge, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the examination bulletin may take this examination. The information you provide in this questionnaire will determine your score and rank on the eligibility list.

Candidates misrepresenting their education, experience, knowledge, and abilities will be subject to adverse consequences, which could include the following:

Removal from the exam process; Removal from the certification list; Loss of state employment; and/or Loss of the right to compete in any future examinations.

If you have any questions regarding the Senior Engineering Geologist examination, please contact the Human Resources Office Exam Unit at (916) 341-5127 or at [email protected].

Your complete package must be mailed to:

State Water Resources Control BoardHuman Resources – Exam Unit1001 I Street, 18th FloorSacramento, CA 95814

If successful in the examination, your name will be placed on the eligibility list for a period of 12 months. During this period, you may apply for openings and be considered for employment opportunities with the Water Boards. Your examination may be made available to hiring supervisors for review when you submit your application.

Your examination results will be mailed to your home address.

Contact information – You are responsible for keeping your contact information up to date. Updates to your name, address, phone number, and location preference can be done by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website and logging into your account at http://www.jobs.ca.gov// or contacting the Water Boards Exam Unit.

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INSTRUCTIONS

COMPLETING EXAMINATON MATERIALS:

This Training and Experience questionnaire is the examination for the Senior Engineering Geologist.

In the following pages, you will rate yourself on series of statements comprised of essential tasks, knowledge, and skills required to successfully perform in the Senior Engineering Geologist position. Respond to each statement by indicating how it applies to you. You are required to respond to every statement and provide relevant examples.

In responding to each statement you may refer to your work experience (public or private) whether paid or volunteer, formal education or formal training courses.

Fill out the questionnaire neatly and legibly.

Be sure your sentences are clear and understandable.

Provide your responses on the questionnaire only using the space provided. Do not attach a resume, additional pages or other materials. Do not write on the back of pages. Attachments will not be evaluated.

Do not alter the form in any way to give yourself additional space. Altered forms or responses will not be evaluated.

You are required to respond to every statement by marking one option for each of the two scales provided.

Include brief descriptions of your knowledge and/or experience for each statement. If your description is not included, you will not receive a score for that item.

Upon completion, make a photocopy for your records.

Mail the completed questionnaire, standard state application (STD. 678), and photocopies of official transcripts and degree to the address listed on the previous page.

Be sure your envelope has adequate postage.

FACSIMILES (FAX) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

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Have you ever been fired, dismissed, terminated, or had an employment contract terminated from any position for performance or for disciplinary reasons? [Applicants who have been rejected during a probationary period, or whose dismissals or terminations have been overturned, withdrawn (unilaterally or as part of a settlement agreement) or revoked need not answer “Yes”.]☐ Yes ☐ No

Rule 211 provides that a DISMISSED State employee (an employee who previously worked for the State of California and was dismissed) may only participate in State Civil Service examinations if he or she has obtained prior consent from the State Personnel Board. If this pertains to you, do you have written permission from the State Personnel Board Executive Officer to take this examination? ☐ Yes (Letter of permission must be attached) ☐ No

IF YOU WERE DISMISSED AND DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD TO TAKE THIS EXAMINATION, STOP HERE! DO NOT TAKE THIS EXAMINATION!

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CANDIDATES

Government code Sections 19680 through 19682 require that all State civil service examinations be confidential and impartial. As a participant, I hereby certify that I will maintain the confidentiality of this examination and that all the statements I make in this examination are true. I understand that my responses are subject to verification at any time, and if I misrepresent myself (education, experience, knowledge and abilities) this is cause for applicable adverse consequences (e.g., removal from the exam process, removal from the certification list, loss of state employment, and/or loss of the right to compete in any future examinations).

I understand that I am fully responsible for reading and comprehending all information and instructions provided in this Training and Experience Questionnaire. Further, I understand that if this questionnaire is not completed correctly, it will not be processed and therefore will result in an automatic disqualification from this exam process.

Please complete the following items after you have read the standards stated above:

CANDIDATE PRINTED NAME

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER(Providing your Social Security Account Number is voluntary in accordance with the Federal privacy act of 1974 (PL-93-579). In this exam, your Social Security Number is required to process applications for Veteran’s Preference Points, check for eligibility to retake the examination, and verify statements regarding prior employment. Your Social Security Number is used as your identification number for all exams. Failure to provide your SSN could result in substantial delays in establishing your eligibility for employment.)

CANDIDATE SIGNATURE DATE

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YOUR NAME (PLEASE PRINT):_____________________________________________________

LOCATION PREFERENCE

Please indicate ANY and ALL locations where you would like to work by marking the box(s).

☐ – All locations (If checked, no further selections will be necessary) (5)

☐ – Bakersfield (1502)

☐ – Carpinteria (4207)

☐ – Fresno (1005)

☐ – Glendale (1930)

☐ – Los Angeles (1941)

☐ – Monterey (2704)

☐ – Oakland (0110)

☐ – Palm Desert (3307)

☐ – Redding (4504)

☐ – Richmond (0708)

☐ – Riverside (3311)

☐ – Sacramento (3400)

☐ – San Bernardino (3622)

☐ – San Diego (3708)

☐ – San Francisco (3800)

☐ – San Luis Obispo (4007)

☐ – Santa Ana (3010)

☐ – Santa Rosa (4905)

☐ – South Lake Tahoe (0903)

☐ – Stockton (3910)

☐ – Victorville (3627)

INDICATE THE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT YOU WILL ACCEPT(Please indicate ANY and ALL that apply by marking the box.)

☐ Permanent Full Time (D)

☐ Other Than Permanent Full Time (R)

Part Time (Regular hours less than 40)Limited Term (Up to 24 months)Intermittent (On-call and hourly - not more than 1500 hours per year)

☐ Will Consider All Types of Employment (A)

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YOUR NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

EDUCATION

INDICATE DEGREE(S) OBTAINED FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Bachelor’s Degree

College/University:Major:

Graduation Date:

Master’s Degree


Graduation Date:

Doctorate Degree


Graduation Date:

Professional Geologist LicenseState:

License Number

License Expiration Date:

Additional License/Certifications

(i.e., engineering geology, hydrogeology, etc.)3


1. Developing environmental regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Scale #1 Knowledge related to performing this action:

☐ Extensive Knowledge - I possess an advanced knowledge level to the extent that I could effectively perform this action under the majority of circumstances or situations encountered, and I could instruct others on specific aspects of this action.

☐ Moderate Knowledge – I possess a sufficient knowledge level that would allow me to perform this action successfully.

☐ Limited Knowledge – I have some knowledge of this action, but may require additional instruction to apply my knowledge effectively.

☐ No Knowledge – I have no knowledge of how to perform this action or what it may entail.

Scale #2 Experience related to performing this action:

☐ Extensive Experience – I have performed this action regularly.

☐ Moderate Experience – I have performed this action multiple times, and could effectively perform this action if required.

☐ Limited Experience – I have performed this action before, but would still be considered a beginner by others in the field and I would likely require assistance for successful performance.

☐ No Experience – I have never performed this action.

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2. Developing, implementing, determining compliance with, or enforcing waste discharge, environmental, or drinking water permits or requirements.











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3. Developing, negotiating, or implementing solutions to environmental problems/drinking water problems.











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4. Assessing the physical, chemical, or biological integrity of surface water and groundwater to support beneficial uses.











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5. Implementing or interpreting California water rights law, regulations, and policies.











Please describe:

SENIOR WATER RESOURCE CONTROL ENGINEER

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6. Implementing or interpreting California Safe Drinking Water law, regulations, and policies.











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7. Implementing or interpreting federal or California water quality laws regulations or policies (for example: Federal Clean Water Act, CERCLA, RCRA, California Water Code, California Health and Safety Code, California Code of Regulations).











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8. Planning, designing, constructing, operating, or providing regulatory oversight of solid waste land disposal/treatment facilities.











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9. Planning, designing, constructing, operating, or providing regulatory oversight of surface water or groundwater treatment facilities to produce potable water.











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10. Planning, evaluating, and providing regulatory oversight on oil field-related activities including well stimulation activities (i.e., hydraulic fracturing/fracking, steam injection, water flooding, etc.), and Underground Injection Control (UIC) and formation water injection.











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11. Planning, designing, implementing, or providing regulatory oversight of contaminated sediment site clean-ups and/or dredging in State waters.











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12. Planning, designing, constructing, operating, or providing regulatory oversight of wastewater treatment, recycled water reuse, treated water disposal and/or injection.











Please describe:

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13. Planning, designing, conducting, or providing regulatory oversight of soil and/or groundwater investigations.











Please describe:

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14. Planning, designing, constructing, operating, or providing regulatory oversight of soil and/or groundwater remedial projects.











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15. Planning, designing, managing, or providing regulatory oversight of storm-water quality programs, practices, or facilities.











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16. Planning, designing, managing, or providing regulatory oversight of non-point source pollution controls, wetland mitigation projects, or watershed management programs.











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17. Planning, designing, conducting, or providing regulatory oversight of studies, surveys, monitoring, and other research on water quality, water quantity, or other natural resources.











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18. Developing/reviewing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), or equivalent documents.











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19. Performing or reviewing statistical analyses of, or managing water quality or other environmental data.











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20. Developing or reviewing hydrological, geological, or geological engineering reports.











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21. Evaluating and assuring compliance with environmental laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.











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22. Participating in formal enforcement actions including investigating, documenting evidence, and prosecuting violations in accordance with the State Water Board’s Water Quality Enforcement Policy or other law.











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23. Evaluating program performance to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.











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24. Working with or participating in multidisciplinary project teams that include other regulatory agencies, local agencies, consultants, non-governmental organizations, and the public.











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25. Working with Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) and Environmental Justice (EJ) groups on issues related to safe drinking water and environmental cleanups.











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26. Facilitating or leading meetings with groups that have divergent interests and views to meet the objectives of the project or the program.











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27. Conducting education and outreach with stakeholder groups to meet project or program objectives.











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28. Presenting information at board meetings, city council meetings, county supervisors meetings, or other public meetings.











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29. Participating in the legislative process or reviewing or analyzing legislation.











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30. Developing or reviewing proposals for, or managing loans, grants or contracts.











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31. Identifying funding sources and helping applicants obtain project financing.











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32. Developing funding program guidelines, policies, or procedures.











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33. Planning, developing, or managing programs and projects, including goal setting, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, recruitment, and outreach.











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34. Promoting programs and policies to ensure a workplace that is free of discrimination and any form of harassment, and an environment that provides equal employment opportunities for all.











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35. Providing guidance and policy recommendations to management and boards.


☐ Extensive Knowledge - I possess and advance knowledge level to the extent that I could effectively perform this action under the majority of circumstances or situations encountered, and I could instruct others on specific aspects of this action.









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36. Developing and implementing training programs.











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37. Overseeing multiple projects and managing their budgets.











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38. Directing the preparation of special studies, research projects, or hydrological, geological or geological engineering reports, or memoranda.











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39. Developing written project plans and adjusting them due to unforeseen problems, such as budget or staff reductions, while still meeting project goals and objectives.











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40. Resolving conflict within the workplace.











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41. Addressing employee performance and behavioral issues including application of progressive disciplinary actions.











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42. Mentoring staff to develop their skills for professional growth and career advancement.











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43. Creating and promoting an environment that respects diversity so that people work together cooperatively and effectively to achieve organizational goals.











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44. Supervising or leading staff to optimize their skills and work performance.











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45. Applying leadership principles and skills in recruiting, training, and motivating people to achieve a common vision and goal.











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THIS CONCLUDES THE EXAMINATION.

RESULTS WILL BE MAILED IN APPROXIMATELY4-6 WEEKS.

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