Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) (JC-423333) 4/4/24

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=423333

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 4/4/2024. 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.

If you are looking for a dynamic and fulfilling career working directly with local communities to protect California’s water resources and being a part of the Water Board’s commitment to Environmental Justice, apply today to join our team! The State Water Resources Control Board’s, Office of Enforcement (OE) is recruiting for a Senior Environmental Scientist. This position location is 801 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The building is a short 5-minute walk to CalEPA headquarters and is conveniently located near public transportation. 801 K Street has on-site permitted parking for a month rate and secure indoor bicycle parking.

Duties: 
The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) is responsible to plan, organize, and provide guidance on environmental justice initiatives for the State and Regional Water Boards. This position requires the incumbent to work independently and professionally with staff, management, and the public in both inperson and remote settings. The incumbent will represent the Water Boards on the CalEPA Environmental Justice Task Force.

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

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