Environmental Scientist
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Job Description and Duties
- Are you looking for a fulfilling career that provides you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the state? We are looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team in the Financial Assistance Branch. In this position, you would help review grant applications and select high impact projects to receive state funding. You would also manage awarded grants and agreements and work closely with regional and local agencies, non-profits, underrepresented communities, and Tribes, to ensure completion of projects and proper use of state funds. Our grant programs provide millions of dollars to fund a wide range of water related projects, allowing you to gain valuable experience and opportunities for advancement. Example of projects we fund include stream restoration, groundwater recharge, and water treatment and recycling to ensure clean drinking water for all Californians.
- You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #
JC-527904
Position #(s)
841-650-0762-002
Classification
$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A
$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B
$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C
# of Positions
1
Work Location
- Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Division of Regional Assistance, Financial Assistance Branch, Grants Section B, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
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.
- Who May Apply
- Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
- Address for Mailing Application Packages
- You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
- Department of Water Resources
- Mailing Address
- Attn: Division of Human Resources
- P.O. Box 1079
- Sacramento, CA 95812
- Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
- You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
- Submit in Person
- Certification Desk
- 715 P Street, 7th floor
- Sacramento, CA 95814
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
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:
- Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude and is enthusiastic about working with local and regional project partners, has excellent written and verbal communication, pays attention to detail, and has strong organizational skills. The incumbent will be expected to be flexible; work well both independently and as a team player; develop collaborative working relationships with colleagues at DWR, grantees, and partner agencies; and exercise good judgment. Previous experience with the public, grant/project/budget management, CEQA and water resources planning knowledge and experience a plus.
Benefits
- Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
- Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Katelyn Carty (279) 231-0767 [email protected]
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.
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.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit the following documents: (1) State Application (STD 678); (2) Resume; and (3) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position # 50003477 and Job Control # 527904 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
The SOQ is a two-page maximum typed document in Arial 12-point font, that clearly describes your knowledge, skills, experience, and education, as it directly relates to the qualifications and duties listed in the Job Duties Statement.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
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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