Environmental Scientist
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Apply to Environmental Scientist at California Department of Water ResourcesJob details
- Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $53,016 - $111,852/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
The dynamic, multi-disciplinary FMO team is actively building new, creative solutions to long-term regulatory challenges. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to advance the environmental permitting for flood maintenance projects at a landscape level. Working within all facets of the projects such as design and budgeting, you will assist with advance mitigation concepts, environmental planning activities, monitoring, environmental assessment, and biological surveys. FMO offers direct networking and consultation opportunities with regulatory agency staff as you support complex environmental compliance for Sacramento River Flood Control Project maintenance activities, including channel rehabilitation, levee maintenance, and vegetation management. FMO is looking for someone who is highly motivated to find environmental solutions to flood management, takes initiative, and is team oriented. The incumbent should possess interpersonal, project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
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
Department Information
Division of Flood Operations, Flood Maintenance and Operations Branch, Environmental Support Section, Environmental Support Unit C, 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. Infrequent travel may be required. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays during flood emergencies or emergencies for which OES tasks the Department to assist.
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: 9/24/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of Central Valley natural systems, ecology, conservation biology; experience in complying with State and federal environmental laws; experience or knowledge of Habitat Conservation Planning and or Natural Community Conservation Planning; experience in project development and implementation; and the ability to work cooperatively in diverse multi-disciplinary teams. Experience/knowledge of environmental permitting and technical writing; experience/knowledge of data collection; project management and managing contracts skills.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Free parking.
Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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
[email protected]
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50012776 and Job Control #530112 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 follow 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. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
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.