Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

The Santa Ana Water Board’s Division of Regional Planning, Permitting, and TMDLs Development & Implementation (MS4), has openings for two (2) Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) positions in the Special Projects Unit. The positions are located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside, CA 92501 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

The incumbent should have the general knowledge of the following:

• Knowledge of the Water Board’s regulatory, enforcement, and administrative programs
• Knowledge of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), salt and nutrient management plans (SNMP), regional planning, surface water protection and restoration programs
• Knowledge of the California Water Code and the federal Clean Water Act
• Knowledge of statewide policies and plans adopted by the State Water Board
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional staff
• Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel within California on a regular basis
• Knowledge of general water quality monitoring protocols including design, quality assurance, data analysis, compliance monitoring and reporting, and data needs for effective water quality management and decision making
• Ability to work cooperatively and promote partnerships with internal/external customers, including the public, media, and governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.