The Continuous Environmental Monitoring (CEM) unit maintains a network of water quality stations throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join our interdisciplinary team of environmental scientists, engineers, technicians, and other specialists while contributing to a dynamic field program and supporting high-quality science focused on the restoration, conservation, and management of the San Francisco Estuary.
This position plays an integral role in supporting program operations through the collection, analysis, management, and reporting of environmental data to ensure regulatory compliance with Water Right Decision 1641. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining water quality monitoring equipment and station infrastructure, collecting and processing environmental samples, evaluating data quality, and managing long-term environmental data sets. The incumbent will also contribute to technical reports and presentations and participate in special studies addressing emerging water quality issues in the Bay-Delta. This position also provides opportunities to work collaboratively with scientists and other specialists within and outside of DWR to help inform the management and protection of the San Francisco Estuary. You will find additional information about the position in the Duty Statement.