Job Posting: Environmental Scientist

Department of Water Resources

JC-494333
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Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,269.00 - $8,877.00 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: 10/23/2025

Job Description and Duties

This is an opportunity to join the diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary Flood Maintenance and Operations team.  This Environmental Scientist position will provide environmental compliance and permitting support activities for DFO/FMO associated with operations, maintenance, replacement, rehabilitation improvement of State and federal flood control projects: including implementation of environmental/permitting requires, wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, maintenance impact and mitigation assessments, and monitoring/surveys associated with flood operations, maintenance, repair, and improvement activities; preparation of annual maintenance plans, verification request forms, and annual reports; enters information and data to various databases; identify environmental issues and compliance requirements for work; support flood projects by preparing California Environmental Quality Act documents and other environmental regulatory permits applications, and associated documents, communication and coordination with maintenance yard staff; tribal consultation and coordination; providing annual environmental awareness training, and environmental compliance and permitting support; requires periodic travel within the 11 counties that DWR/FMO has flood control facilities that are required to be maintained. The position may also provide environmental support on other FMO and DFO projects and emergency response, environmental monitoring, and reporting, etc., as needed.  FMO is seeking candidates who are flexible, strategic, and can communicate, coordinate, and collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, utility craft maintenance staff, and a broad spectrum of agency representatives and stakeholders.

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-494333
Position #(s):
841-486-0762-009
Working Title:
Environmental Scientist
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,269.00 - $5,748.00 A
$5,188.00 - $7,000.00 B
$6,566.00 - $8,877.00 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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Flood Operations, Flood Maintenance and Operations Branch, Environmental Support Section, Environmental Support Unit 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.

 

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  Work may require driving and walking on uneven terrain and lifting equipment and materials associated with conducting environmental assessments on field visits, biological surveys, or for construction monitoring.  This may require driving a vehicle on public roadways.

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: 10/23/2025

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
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.
  • 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:

This incumbent must be comfortable conducting field work in all weather conditions, from construction monitoring to wildlife/fisheries/botanical assessment and surveys, and possess strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office word processing software.  The incumbent must also be comfortable coordinating and communicating with utility craft maintenance workers, engineers, various stakeholders, agency staff and tribal representatives, interest in landscape ecology; knowledge of Central Valley natural systems, ecology, wildlife, fisheries, conservation biology, botany; understanding of compliance with State and federal environmental laws; and regulatory permitting and tribal consultation processes; knowledge of GIS; familiarity and use of electronic field data applications and databases, and a positive attitude in working cooperatively in diverse multi-disciplinary teams. 

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.  Free parking.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Timothy McDaniel
(916) 281-5693
timothymcdaniel@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 Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, resume, and statement of qualifications.  Please reference SAP Position #50002087 and Job Control #494333 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

 

The Statement of Qualifications must be a (maximum) one-page, 12-point Arial font document detailing how the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience qualify for the position.

 

The following basis of eligibility will be considered:  List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

 

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

 

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Examination/Assessment

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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

 

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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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