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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 1/28/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.
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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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
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, Los Angeles Region, has an opening for a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) in the Wetland and Riparian Protection Unit. The position is located at 320 W. 4th St, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013, right in the heart of downtown, next to a subway rail station and other public transportation.
Duties:
The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)(Sr.ES) is responsible for supervising the Wetland and Riparian Protection Unit at the Los Angeles Regional Board. In this capacity, the Sr.ES plans, organizes, and directs the work of a multidisciplinary technical team and is responsible for the timely completion of assignments and submittal of satisfactory work products as directed by management, the Board, or other State and Federal requirements. The Sr.ES is required to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks. Daily proficient use of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required. The Sr.ES is also required to perform site inspections on an as-needed basis.
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
Salary: $10,854.00 – $13,493.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
