Careers
California Department of Water Resources Division of Integrated Science and Engineering Aquatic Ecology Unit Manager Nicole Kwan enters data collected from a fyke trap in the Yolo Bypass’ Toe Drain in Yolo County, California. Photo taken June 5, 2024.
Join DWR and shape California’s water future. DWR values a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and embraces differences where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and valued.
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Visit CalCareers for regularly updated jobs and exams. You will also find important information about State employment, steps in the hiring process, minimum qualifications, pay scales, benefits, instructions on how to create a CalCareers account, and more.
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center
The CNRA Career Center is located at the Poppy Pavilion Building, 715 P Street, Sacramento, California, and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Entry level positions
CalHR Employment Resources
- 3 Steps to a State Job
- CalCareers Frequently Asked Questions
- CalCareers Student Employment
- California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
- California State Civil Service Pay Scales - Online Manual (54th Edition)
- Examination/Employment Application (STD 678)
- New to State Service
- Salary & Benefits
- State Retirees
- Tutorials for Job Seekers
Contact Us
Email: Recruiter@water.ca.gov
To schedule a virtual appointment with a DWR recruiter, click the link below.