Environmental Scientist (JC-487901)
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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Research, Planning, and Performance has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Water Conservation Program. Join a team doing exciting work to implement a new way of managing urban water use across the state. You would lead components of program implementation of the Making Conservation A California Way of Life regulation and support outreach and engagement efforts with water suppliers.
Learn more about our program here: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/conservation_portal/regs/water_efficiency_legislation.html
The position is located at 1001 I Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
Duties:
The Environmental Scientist (ES) is responsible for supporting implementation of the Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation, leading outreach and engagement efforts with the regulated community and partners and carrying out technical analyses to support water conservation actions. The ES is required to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ES will help support an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences and is free from discrimination. The ES is expected to provide all members of the public with equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.
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: $4,269 - $8,877 / month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.