ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Environmental Scientist

State Water Resources Control Board

$4,551.00 - $9,601.00 per Month

Job Posting: Environmental Scientist

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-536060 - Environmental Scientist ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,551.00 - $9,601.00 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: 10/30/2026

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

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career that is instrumental in the protection of the environment? The State of California is seeking a dedicated Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team as a laboratory assessor. You will drive the enhancement of laboratory capabilities throughout the state, directly influencing the quality and reliability of environmental monitoring and protection. We offer a unique opportunity to apply your scientific expertise within a supportive and innovative team, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. Apply today and join us.

The State Water Resources Control Board's Division of Drinking Water has an opening for a Environmental Scientist in the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) of the Division of Drinking Water's (DDW) Program Management Branch. The position may be filled at one of the DDW's Field Office locations:

• Redding – 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 101, Redding, CA 96002.
• Sacramento – 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
• Santa Rosa – 50 D Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
• Richmond – 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804.
• Monterey – 1 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Building 1, Suite 120, Monterey, CA 93940.
• Lodi – 3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 260, Lodi, CA 95240.
• Fresno – 265 West Bullard Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93704.
• Carpinteria – 11809 Eugenia Place, Suite 200, Carpinteria, CA 93013.
• Bakersfield – 4925 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Bakersfield, CA 93309.
• Glendale – 500 North Central Avenue, Suite 500, Glendale, CA 91203.
• Santa Ana – 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 150, Santa Ana, CA 92707.
• San Bernardino – 464 West 4th Street, Room 437, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
• San Diego – 2375 Northside Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.

Duties: The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey.

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

Minimum Requirements: You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Additional Documents:

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details:

Job Code #: JC-536060

Position #(s): 880-463-0762-003

Working Title: Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,551.00 - $6,216.00 A $5,531.00 - $7,571.00 B $7,000.00 - $9,601.00 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: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: RPA# 26-463-013 in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application. Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility) Must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. (This is subject to change based on classification). Here is the link to the exam: . An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified. In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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: 10/30/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in