Scientific Aid (JC-463273) 02/19/25

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 02/19/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463273

Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per calendar year. The salary range for Scientific Aid is $17.73 - $21.04 per hour. 

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has one opening for a Scientific Aid in the Groundwater Protection Division. This is an opportunity to gain experience doing meaningful and challenging work to cleanup contaminated sites in the San Francisco Bay Region.

Duties:
The Scientific Aid will assist staff within the Groundwater Protection Division with case management tasks. Using their knowledge of environmental science and/or geology, the incumbent will review and evaluate technical reports and monitor data; make technical recommendations based on their review; prepare response letters; create data visualization tools (e.g., graphs, charts, maps, etc.); and manage case information using the appropriate web-based databases such as GeoTracker. The incumbent is required to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Please review the attached Duty Statement for a description of roles and responsibilities.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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Job Type: Part Time

Salary: $17.73 - $21.04 per hour

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