Environmental Scientist

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 476434 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 05/16/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Scientist to join the Enforcement Special Projects Section, Enforcement Unit 2. This position is located at 1001 I Street in Sacramento on the 14th floor, centrally located downtown with convenient access to light rail and other public transportation. The position involves a hybrid work schedule, including telework, in-office work, and fieldwork.

Duties:

Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent will conduct investigations to determine water right compliance and whether enforcement action is necessary. Duties include analyzing water availability and use, reviewing historical records, and interpreting data using tools such as Electronic Water Rights Information Management System (eWRIMS), CalWATRS, ArcGIS Pro, and various data analysis and visualization platforms. Field inspections will involve verifying diversions, inspecting infrastructure, collecting GPS data, taking photographs, and interviewing water users.

The incumbent will document findings in inspection reports and, when necessary, work with legal counsel to develop enforcement actions such as cease and desist orders or administrative civil liability complaints. The incumbent may also serve as an expert witness in hearings before the State Water Board.

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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Job type: Full-Time

$4,269.00 - $8,877.00 per Month

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