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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
State Water Resources Control Board —Shasta County, CA
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Gila Geological Consultants LLC —Globe, AZ
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Tanaq Environmental LLC —Arizona
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Environmental Consultant
Earthworks Environmental —Fort Wayne, IN
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Parsons —Remote
A valid driver’s license, the ability and willingness to travel to and from field locations up to 70% of the time.
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Senior Environmental Project Manager
ESR —Indianapolis, IN
Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills. Support completion of environmental remediation projects. Must be open to travel.
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Spangler Environmental, Inc. —Charleston, SC
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Environmental Scientist, Oregon-Washington Coastal Office (OWCO)
TechGlobal, Inc. —Remote
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3d
Entry-Level Environmental Scientist
Colliers Engineering & Design —Rochester, NY
Perform field work, prepare field notes (field books, soil boring logs), collect samples (soil, water, gas), collect photo documentation.
$52,500 - $64,400 a year
Environmental Scientist II - Geologist
King County —Renton, WA
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle throughout the county in all weather conditions.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

State Water Resources Control Board - Shasta County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time $4,145 - $7,926 a month 21 hours ago

Qualifications

ArcGIS
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook
C#
Public speaking
GPS
Driver's License
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career protecting California’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations? If so, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our elite team!

The California Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Redding office has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Storm Water/Water Quality Certifications Unit. The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 205, Redding, CA 96002.

Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

Duties:

The incumbent will perform professional duties related to the Water Quality Certifications Program of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. This work includes permit development, compliance evaluation, field investigations, enforcement, and participation in meetings with other state agencies, federal agencies, local governments, watershed groups, applicants, consultants, and the public. See the attached Duty Statement for specific 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.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-439756

Position #(s):

880-157-0762-XXX

Working Title:

Environmental Scientist

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,145.00 - $5,132.00 A

$5,037.00 - $6,250.00 B

$6,375.00 - $7,926.00 C

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Shasta County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

RPA# 23-157-041 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).

Must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1709.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/19/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Water Resources Control Board

Attn: Human Resources Branch - J. Greenwell

1001 I Street, 18th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Water Resources Control Board

Human Resources Branch - Jonelle Greenwell

1001 I Street, 18th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

(1) Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

(2) Experience reviewing and working with water quality data, scientific reports, and technical documents;

(3) Experience with preparation of scientific reports, memos, permits and/or technical and enforcement documents;

(4) Experience reviewing and/or conducting aquatic resource delineations;

(5) Experience conducting site or field investigations;

(6) Experience conducting field water quality sampling;

(7) Experience working with a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency professional team;

(8) An understanding of and experience with environmental regulations;

(9) Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines;

(10) Ability to work both in a team environment and independently;

(11) Working knowledge of computer applications (such as GPS, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and experience with database entry and spreadsheets; and

(12) Public speaking experience.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Jonelle Greenwell
(916) 327-8981
jonelle.greenwell@waterboards.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lynn Coster
(530) 224-2437
lynn.coster@waterboards.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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