Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. 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 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.
Department Website:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4286. 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: https://www.naces.org/members. 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. 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: Knowledge of the fundamentals of a variety of scientific disciplines, general scientific concepts, and basic research principles. Knowledge of California Drinking Water related statues and regulations. Strong written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as a team with colleagues. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer software. Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines. Excellent customer service skills.
Benefits
Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx and Health Benefits | CalPERS Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font, and normal margins.
Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:
- How many years of knowledge and/or experience do you have working in a commercial or governmental environmental testing laboratory? Describe your knowledge and/or experience and role(s).
- How many years of knowledge and/or experience do you have reviewing data for compliance purposes produced by a commercial or governmental environmental testing laboratory?
- How many years of knowledge and/or experience do you have calibrating equipment used in a commercial or governmental environmental testing laboratory? Describe the equipment involved.
- How many years of knowledge and/or experience do you have with laboratory sample testing using published methods from the Environmental Protection Agency, Standard Methods, American Society for Testing and Materials, or other Voluntary Standards Consensus Body? Describe your knowledge and/or experience and role(s), including a description of the methods involved (including method number, where applicable).
- How many years of knowledge and/or experience do you have with whole effluent toxicity testing? Describe your experience and role(s). Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered. For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.