Environmental Scientist JC-518120

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 518120 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 05/29/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location.

Are you passionate about reducing pollution in San Francisco Bay from discharges of wastewater and industrial wastes? If so, you may be interested in joining our team! The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Division.

The position location is 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612, near BART and other public transportation, restaurants, and more.

Duties:

Under the close supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer, the incumbent performs professional water quality control-related work. The incumbent will prepare waste discharge requirements and permits for wastewater treatment systems using environmental principles and knowledge of treatment system design and operation in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act. The incumbent will also oversee assigned cases for compliance with permit and enforcement order requirements by responding to inquiries, reviewing and evaluating technical reports, conducting compliance inspections, and taking appropriate follow-up actions. Additionally, the incumbent will consult and advise federal, state, and local agencies; the public, and others involved in water quality control matters pertaining specific cases or permitting in general.

For specific duties, please refer to the attached Duty Statement (link below).

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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Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.

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.

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.