Are you passionate about protecting wetlands, riparian habitats, and California’s water quality? This is an exciting opportunity to apply your environmental science expertise to meaningful permitting, compliance, and field work that directly supports heathy ecosystems and communities. Join a collaborative team committed to protecting vital water resources - apply today and help make a lasting environmental impact. The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Wetland and Riparian Protection Unit. The position is located at 320 West 4th Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
Duties: Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist performs critical work in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements Program. The incumbent reviews dredge or fill permit applications; evaluates California Environmental Quality Act documents, biological surveys, California Rapid Assessment Method assessments, wetland delineations, and mitigation and monitoring proposals; coordinates with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife; develops permit conditions; drafts enforceable permits or certifications; manages active permits; reviews submitted reports; conducts field inspections; prepares inspection reports; maintains program databases; tracks performance measures; and assists with enforcement actions, as needed.