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Environmental Scientist (JC-442490) 8/07/24

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to address challenging water quality issues across the diverse landscape of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Come join a great team of committed professionals working together in innovative ways to protect and restore local waters.

The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the TMDL and Nonpoint Source Unit. The position will be the program lead for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program in the Los Angeles Region.

The position is located at 320 West 4th Street Suite 200, Los Angeles, California in the heart of downtown right across from the subway and other public transportation.

Duties:

The Environmental Scientist (ES) will be a member of the Nonpoint Source Pollution and TMDL Unit, working on complex water quality issues throughout the Los Angeles Region. The incumbent will be the program lead for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program in the Los Angeles Region. The ES is required to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required. The ES is required to regularly perform site inspections. 

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.

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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $4,145 - $7,926 / month

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