Environmental Scientist (JC-463958) 02/21/25

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 02/21/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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

Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463958

Are you interested in a dynamic and rewarding position focused on water quality monitoring data management that will make an impact on California’s surface water quality? Apply today to join an energetic, creative and kind team working with water quality data, advancing racial equity and transforming a whole organization to be more quality-focused and data literate. This position will currently be eligible for telework three days a week but is subject to change based on Water Boards policies and operational needs.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Information Management and Analysis has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The position is located at 1001 I Street, 19th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, right in the heart of Downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

This position would serve as the lead staff for the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for managing the transition to a new data system for storing SWAMP water quality monitoring data. Primary roles include testing the new data system to ensure it meets all program requirements, training data submitters on using the new system, assisting with development of electronic field data forms and coordinating with the existing data systems for SWAMP and California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN). This position will also work on SWAMP quality assurance and data management tasks that support water quality monitoring efforts across the State of California.  

Please review the attached Duty Statement for further description of the roles and responsibilities.

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: $4,269.00 - $8,877.00 per Month

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