Environmental Scientist
At DWR, we are working to help make California’s water safe for everyone.
We are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake and have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department.
Join our team of scientists and other professionals and help make California a healthier place!
Final Filing Date: 12/19/2024
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Job Description and Duties
If you like diversity in your work assignments and are interested in working on projects from the Central and South Coast to the Colorado Desert Region of Southern California, this may be the perfect position for you! This Environmental Scientist position will primarily work in the Water Conservation and Land and Water Use Section conducting data collection, land use surveys, and a number of other work projects that contribute to the information contained in the California Water Plan Update; and secondarily you will assist in the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) program with weather station maintenance and data review. Fieldwork is balanced with time spent in the office compiling, analyzing, and organizing field data. Work may also include public outreach and emergency response. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-456489
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Salary Range: $4,269.00 - $8,877.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contact Information
Robert Fastenau
(818) 621-9159
robert.fastenau@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=456489
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