Environmental Scientist (JC-442085) 09/16/24

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 09/16/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=442085

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Quality has an opening for an Environmental Scientist to join a dynamic team environment in the Ocean Desalination Unit. We are seeking a talented scientist with a passion for marine life protection and strong analytical abilities to assist the team in protecting water quality consistent with the State Water Board’s direction and mission.

The position is eligible for some telework with periodic travel and two in-office days per week. The headquarters location is located at 1001 I Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations, other public transportation, restaurants and more. The geographical location of the work is located throughout the state, but primarily in coastal counties in Southern California.

Duties:

The incumbent will act in a lead capacity to develop proposed amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan) desalination requirements and assist the regional water boards in implementing the requirements when permitting seawater desalination facilities. The incumbent will conduct work related to ocean desalination facilities, implementation of the Governor’s Water Supply Strategy, and promoting equitable access to underutilized water supplies.

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: $4,145 - $7,926 / month

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