Are you interested in protecting California’s waters? Do you like forest and watershed health? Are you concerned about protecting California’s waters in the aftermath of wildfire. If yes, and you enjoy a career collaborating with others on challenging inter-disciplinary and cross-agency work, then this is the position for you. Apply today and join our team.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Quality has an opening for Environmental Scientist in the Forestry and Wildfire Resiliency Unit. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation. Specific activities include: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure wildfire prevention activities meet public safety goals while protecting water quality, reviewing and observing fuels reduction projects (vegetation treatment) to ensure water quality is protected; developing policies and procedures to protect water quality from wildfire mitigation and wildfire recovery activities; preparing reports on program status and effectiveness; preparing correspondence with permittees and external stakeholders; and working with internal and external partners to reduce pollution and improve water quality in the state. Periodic travel will be required.
Review the Duty Statement attached for more information about the position.
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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DUTIES: See the Duty Statement for more information.
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 classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Types: Full -Time
Salary: $$4,269.00 - $8,877.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
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 467905 to locate the job posting and apply.
Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 03/19/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.