Does California State Water Resources Control Board pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, California State Water Resources Control Board employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at California State Water Resources Control Board. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at California State Water Resources Control Board?

87% of California State Water Resources Control Board employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated California State Water Resources Control Board 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at California State Water Resources Control Board?

Water Resource Control Engineer (21) , Environmental Scientist (12) , Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) (7) , Scientific Aid (6) , Water Resources Engineer (6) , Engineering Geologist (5) , Scientific Aide (5) , Student Assistant (4) , Student Intern (3) , Water Resources Control Engineer (3) , Accountant Trainee (2) , Analyst (2) , STUDENT ASSISTANT -ENGINEERING and ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCES- (2) , Sea Grant Fellow (2) , Seasonal Clerk (2)

What are the pros of working at California State Water Resources Control Board according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and accommodating to preferences of schedule/office equipment/alternative schedules." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 5 reviews)); "Fantastic coworkers." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at California State Water Resources Control Board according to real employee reviews?

"pay is low" ((in 8 reviews)); "Some supervisors are abusive" ((in 7 reviews)); "It is better opportunity for citizens or permanent residents." ((in 4 reviews)); "Minimum salary" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed California State Water Resources Control Board locations?

Sacramento , Los Angeles , Fresno , Santa Rosa , San Luis Obispo , San Bernardino , Rancho Cordova , San Diego , Oakland , Richmond , Sacramento , Oroville , Redding , San Francisco , Sonoma

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Just a government job. Nothing so great about it. - Water Resource Control Engineer California State Water Resources Control Board Employee Review

2.0

Mar 2, 2016

Water resource control engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Retirement benefits. Alternate work schedule. Stable. Work life balance better than private sectors.

Cons

Too many slackers in headquarter or other big field offices in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego, and bay area. Hardworking people are rewarded for more work and this becomes a norm. Very few promotional opportunities. Pay is not great compared to other similar type of jobs in the public sectors. Some field offices have too much work while some offices have too less to do. Turnover rate is high in headquarters and at senior level. Union protects slackers.

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5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Environmental scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

For a government job, it's a great place to work. Good life/work balance

Cons

Not many cons, mainly because it's a stable job.

5.0

May 27, 2026

Water resources engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

diversity inclusion balance interesting projects

Cons

Not applicable at this time

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