Working Title:  Environmental Scientist

 

Classification: Environmental Scientist ($4,145.00 - $7,926.00)

 

Division, Branch: Division of Engineering,

 

Planning, Management, & Delivery, Environmental Coordination Section

 

Location: Sacramento

 

Job Control:  449091

 

Final Filing Date:  10/3/2024

 

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Duties:

 

The Department of Water Resources’ Division of Engineering’s Environmental Coordination Section is a team of professionals dedicated to supporting programs and partners across California for a variety of construction projects. Our team works with many Divisions in DWR to support a variety of large public civil-works projects related to water storage, water transportation, flood control, environmental protection, species conservation, habitat restoration, and recreation.

 

We hope you’ll check out the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

 

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent performs a range of duties involving site assessments, California Environmental Quality Act and permitting, environmental compliance and monitoring field work, coordinating with design and construction staff to address environmental issues, and incorporating environmental measures into construction contractor plans and specifications. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

 

This is a Permanent-Intermittent position with a maximum of 1,500 hours of work per year.

 

Currently, the Division of Engineering is working greater than 50% of time in the office or in the field (approximately two to three days each week) with the remainder of time teleworking based on operational need.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

 

The successful incumbent will have a general knowledge of State and federal environmental laws, regulations, and permits and a familiarity with construction practices, methods, and procedures.  Candidates should possess competencies of initiative, continual learning, dependability, good judgement, ability to communicate orally and in writing, and ability to work cooperatively with others. This position will require occasional travel to various project sites throughout the State.

 

Special Requirements:

 

Possession of a valid CA driver’s license.

 

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety.  DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers.  Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position. 

 

Benefits: Click here to read about some of our outstanding benefits. We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

 

How to Apply:

 

All interested applicants must submit a Standard State Application (Std. 678), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).  Reference the SAP Position #50093866 and Job Control #449091 on your application, resume and SOQ. Failure to provide requested documents and information may result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process. A resume is required but does not take the place of the SOQ.

 

The SOQ is a separate one-page typed document in Arial Font 12, with normal margins, that serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing The SOQ should be properly labeled and include your name, SAP Position number and Job Control Number. The SOQ should be in essay format and addresses the following.

 

Describe your education and experience as it relates to the job duties as described in the duty statement and why you are the most qualified candidate for the position. This information will be used in conjunction with an interview process to assist the interview panel in determining the most qualified candidate for the Environmental Scientist position.

 

Applicants must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list prior to being offered this position.  

 

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed State application (STD. 678).

 

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

 

Department of Water Resources JOB Posting Link:

Click Here

Examination Link:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Contact: If you have questions about this position, contact Nikisa Rayej at Nikisa.Rayej@water.ca.gov  or (916) 764-9752.