Job Posting: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (00100762)

Department of Water Resources

JC-515487
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (00100762)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 5/14/2026

Job Description and Duties

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking an Environmental Scientists to join our talented team of professionals, who are passionate about water quality data collection, data management, analysis, quality control, and producing reports, publications, and presentations. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working as a Team, with others in the field, laboratory, and office environments. You will be collecting, analyzing, and reporting on critical water quality data to support the state in regulatory compliance, restoration monitoring, and data synthesis projects. You would join a team of Environmental Scientists working on a variety of unique water quality monitoring projects in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta and throughout the North Central Region Office (NCRO) service area.

 

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-515487
Position #(s):
846-300-0762-001
Working Title:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (00100762)
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A
$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B
$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Yolo County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Regional Assistance, North Central Region Office, Resources Assessment Branch, Water Quality Evaluation Section, West 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.

 

Special Requirements

The incumbents must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to drive a state vehicle to field monitoring sites. This position requires early morning departures to water quality collection sites throughout the Delta and the NCRO region, sometimes during inclement weather, by boat or vehicular travel on public and private roadways, operating both standard and four-wheel drive vehicles. The incumbent must have the ability to traverse and work on uneven terrain carrying loads up to approximately 40 lbs. In addition, field work often occurs on or near swiftly moving water and the incumbent must possess skills to trailer and operate a boat safely (or the ability to learn), work from a boat, and to swim or stay afloat in the event of an emergency. Obtaining a California Safe Boater card will be required for this position.

 

Applicants shall include a Statement of Qualifications.

 

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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: 5/14/2026

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

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:

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:

Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
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.
  • Other - Cover Letter
  • Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
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:

The positions require that the incumbents work cooperatively with others, maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance, exercise good judgment, have excellent attention to details, and actively participates in office meetings and activities. Experience in water science-based project planning, data management, water quality-related field work, data analyses, report writing, and presentation skills are required. Experience with database design and SQL relational database structures and application languages, such as VBA, Python, Java, and C# are preferred. Analysis and coding skills with R statistical software is desirable. Experience with both ArcGIS cartography and spatial analysis is also favored.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We have plenty of free parking available here at the North Central Region Office. The option of a hybrid office and remote telework environment is currently supported by the North Central Region Office.

 

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:
Cyntiha Calloway
(916) 291-1353
cynthia.calloway@water.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.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.

Special Instructins

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, Statement of Qualifications, and resume.  Please reference SAP Position #50013328 and Job Control #515487 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

 

Cover letter and Statements of Qualifications shall be limited to a maximum of 1 page each using 12 pt. Arial font.

 

Statement of Qualifications: Provide a one-page (maximum), summary of your experience related to this recruitment, including specific experience with designing and/or using a relational database for scientific data management and quality control. Include the types of database structure and application languages used.

 

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.

 

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:


 

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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