Research Scientist IV (Chemical Sciences) (JC - 454862) 11/15/24

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 11/15/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=454862

Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water has an opening for a Research Scientist IV (Chemical Sciences) in its Regulatory Development Unit.  The position is located at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA  95814.

Duties:

This Research Scientist IV position holds primary responsibility for pharmacology, toxicology, and drug, bio-, and immuno- chemistry aspects of drinking water regulation development; applies expert scientific knowledge to conduct highly specialized public health research of statewide sensitivity and policy impact relating to drinking water contaminants and provision of safe drinking water; is a public health subject-matter expert on contaminants/practices w/ potential for adverse public health impact; makes original, independent decisions on complex drinking water scientific problems; provides scientific and technical advice and consultation regarding exposure and public health risks and benefits for drinking water standard development; provides drinking water quality adverse health effect risk communication advice to executive and field management, and; provides interpretations of health research findings for consumers, public water systems, regulators, and policy makers. 

The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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: $9,249.00 - $11,917.00 per Month

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