Environmental Scientist (JC-488293)

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 488293 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 1/30/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Are you an environmental scientist looking for a career as a drinking water regulator? Are you looking to contribute to the mission of safe drinking water for all Central Coast California residents? Are you interested in mixture of field and desk work?

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water is recruiting for two (2) new Environmental Scientist positions in the Monterey District office. The Monterey Local Primacy Agency has returned regulatory oversight of 280 small public water systems in Monterey County. This new workload requires the formation of two new district offices. Apply today and join our team of dedicated water professionals.

The position is currently located at 1 Lower Ragsdale Dr., Building 1, Suite 120, Monterey, CA 93940. The office may be relocating in the Monterey area due to office expansion.

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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Job type: Full-Time

$4,269.00 - $8,877.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.