Environmental Scientist (JC-505867)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 2/12/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Are you ready to build a meaningful career working with a team of water professionals who are passionate about protecting public health and ensuring Californians have access to safe drinking water? Look no further! This may be the position for you! Apply today and join our elite team!

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drink Water, SAFER Section, has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the County Engagement Unit. The position can be located at any one of our Division of Drinking Wate offices:

• 364 KNOLLCREST DR., STE 101 REDDING, CA 96002

• 1001 I ST, 19TH FLOOR SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

• 50 D ST., STE 200 SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

• 850 MARINA BAY PARKWAY BLDG. P, SECOND FLOOR RICHMOND, CA 94804

• 3021 REYNOLDS RANCH PARKWAY, STE 260 LODI, CA 95240

• 1 LOWER RAGSDALE DR. BLDG.1, STE 120 MONTEREY, CA 93940

• 265 W. BULLARD AVE., STE 101 FRESNO, CA 93704

• 1180 EUGENIA PL., STE 200 CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

• 4925 COMMERCE DR., STE 120 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

• RTH CENTRAL AVE. STE. 500, GLENDALE, CA 91203

• 2 MACARTHUR PL., STE 150 SANTA ANA, CA 92707

• 464 W. 4TH ST., RM 437 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401

• 2375 NORTHSIDE DR., STE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

Duties:

• Works with assigned Local Primacy Agencies (LPA) and Division field staff to monitor and ensure the LPA is in compliance with their current Local Primacy Delegation Agreement.
• Monitors and reviews annual workplans submitted by the LPAs.
• Participate in on-site Annual LPA Program performance evaluations.
• Assists with the preparation and facilitation of the annual LPA workshop.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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

Job type: Full-Time

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.