Scientific Aid (JC 371695)
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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 06/13/2023. 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. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged.
Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per calendar year. The salary range for Scientific Aid is $16.07 - $19.07 per hour.
The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Scientific Aid in the Redding Office working in the Site Cleanup and Underground Storage Tank Programs. This is an excellent opportunity for people beginning their careers to build their resume by gaining experience with environmental data, professional writing, inspections, and environmental investigations while being mentored by a great team of geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists. The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Dr., Suite 205, Redding, CA, 96002
Duties:
Under the supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. Specific responsibilities include:
Review technical scientific reports, extract relevant water quality information, enter data into databases and spreadsheets, evaluate data.
Assist with preparation of water quality scientific research projects. Assist with development of various routine scientific reports, memoranda, permits, and formal and informal enforcement documents.
Participate in water quality site inspections and field sampling. Assist with identifying and documenting water quality violations and the development of informal and formal enforcement actions.
Provide support including review and file scientific water quality program reports; copy and scan scientific documents; archive documents; pull scientific water quality reports for public review; prepare mass informational mailing notices; distribute technical water quality documents; assist in file inventory and maintenance; and answer phone calls from the public regarding basic routine scientific related issues.
Perform other duties as required.
Applicants may review the attached Duty Statement.
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.
Please take a moment to fill out the State Water Resources Control Board's Recruitment Survey.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.