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Final Filing Date:  March 23, 2026.

 

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Job Description and Duties

The Department of Water Resources’ Division of Engineering’s Environmental Coordination Section is a team of professionals dedicated to supporting the environmental planning and compliance aspects of DWR’s construction projects. Our team works with many Divisions within DWR on a variety of large public civil-works projects related to water storage, water transportation, flood control, environmental protection, species conservation, habitat restoration, and recreation.

We hope you’ll check out the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians while implementing measures to protect our environment and mitigate impacts on resources.

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent performs a range of duties involving environmental planning and compliance, including incorporating CEQA and permit measures into construction contract plans and specifications, as well as working closely with design and construction staff to address environmental issues. This position will require occasional site visits and travel to project sites throughout the State.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-509092

Working Title:  Environmental Scientist

Classification:  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Salary Range:

$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A

$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B

$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C

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:
Nikisa Rayej
(916) 764-9752
nikisa.rayej@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=509092.

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