Levee Inspector

Final Filing Date:  April 8, 2026.

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Job Description and Duties

Our mission is to prevent loss of life and reduce property damage caused by high water and floods. We are part of a team that utilizes its engineering skills and background to support that mission. We are the technical experts that respond to requests for flood fight support day or night. We are in the field working throughout the year to identify and report on threats and improve the flood control facilities that protect our communities. If using your engineering talent and love of the outdoors to help accomplish this mission aligns with your core values, then this is the job for you.

Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, Water Resources assist in the inspection and evaluation of levees, channels, flood control structures, and designated floodways throughout the State. This position requires strong organizational skills to document, review, and report on data collected in the field using a database or similar tool. Applicant should be able to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and agency regulations in order to perform construction over site. Utilize sound engineering judgment to make recommendations to supervisor on the compliance of existing and active construction projects. Work cooperatively and in a courteous and professional manner with staff, the public, other agencies, and the media. Be able to provide technical guidance to local maintaining agencies responding to difficult levee-threatening situations and actual flood emergencies. Must be willing to work extended hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) during high water and flood emergencies.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-511520

Working Title:  Levee Inspector

Classification:  ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES

Salary Range:

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:  1

Work Location:  Sacramento  

Telework:  Hybrid

Job Type:  Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information:
Timothy McDaniel
(916) 281-5693
timothy.mcdaniel@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to  https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=511520.

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