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In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
The State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board) Division of Water Quality Sustainable Water Plans and Policies Section has an opening for a permanent full-time Environmental Scientist to join a dynamic team environment in the Strategy to Optimize Resource Management of Stormwater (STORMS) Unit. We are seeking a talented scientist with strong critical thinking skills to assist the team in leading the evolution of stormwater management in California by advancing the perspective that stormwater is a valuable resource.
The position is located at 1001 I Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation. This position may be eligible for telework with some in-person attendance.
Duties:
The Environmental Scientist will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to develop and implement stormwater quality solutions and projects aligned with the Stormwater Strategy and Governor’s Water Supply Strategy. Projects may include volume calculations of captured stormwater and permit effectiveness evaluations. The incumbent may also act in a lead capacity to develop and implement scientifically-sound water quality control plans and policies for assigned projects such as urban stormwater infiltration and cost reporting for municipal stormwater permits.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job type: Full-Time
$4,418.00 – $9,321.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
