Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
- State of California
- El Dorado, Arkansas
- Full Time
Regional Monitoring Coordinator
State Water Resources Control Board
JC-478526 - Regional Monitoring Coordinator
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 6/11/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
Make a difference and help keep California's water clean! If you are looking for an exciting and fulfilling career working to protect California's surface and groundwaters, then apply today to join our dynamic team. The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board's Compliance and Planning Division has an opening for a Senior Environmental Scientist - Specialist in the Non-Point Source Unit. The position is located at 2501 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Duties: The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will act as Regional Monitoring Coordinator and will lead development of tools to evaluate water-quality at a regional and watershed scale, provide technical expertise and mentorship in surface water monitoring program development and implementation, and lead regional efforts to evaluate and report on water quality in relation to many complex issues including the effects of climate change, fire, and drought.
The incumbent will assess/evaluate ongoing monitoring efforts, research contracts, developing research, coordination with interagency partners, and response to other water quality concerns related to public health throughout the Lahontan Region.
This position requires knowledge of water quality objectives and beneficial uses, monitoring plan design and development, quality assurance plan development, statistical analysis and analysis programs, and analysis and reporting of complex water quality related data sets including the use of geospatial analysis (GIS). The Specialist must have advanced expertise in chemical, biological, and physical water quality parameters; biologic community assessment; and aquatic toxicology. Further the position requires public speaking, partnership building, and internal and external monitoring oversight and coordination.
The incumbent will be expected to perform other non-program specific work including training, responding to public information requests, attending meetings with local agencies, preparing press releases, responding to Board Member requests and performing other duties as required within the scope of knowledge and abilities expected of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist).
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.
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.
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 .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-478526
Position #(s):
...-006
Working Title: Regional Monitoring Coordinator
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: El Dorado County
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.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
RPA# 24-160-071 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 Senior Environmental Scientist - Specialist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: CalCareers
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: 6/11/2025
State Water Resources Control Board
JC-478526 - Regional Monitoring Coordinator
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 6/11/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
Make a difference and help keep California's water clean! If you are looking for an exciting and fulfilling career working to protect California's surface and groundwaters, then apply today to join our dynamic team. The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board's Compliance and Planning Division has an opening for a Senior Environmental Scientist - Specialist in the Non-Point Source Unit. The position is located at 2501 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Duties: The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will act as Regional Monitoring Coordinator and will lead development of tools to evaluate water-quality at a regional and watershed scale, provide technical expertise and mentorship in surface water monitoring program development and implementation, and lead regional efforts to evaluate and report on water quality in relation to many complex issues including the effects of climate change, fire, and drought.
The incumbent will assess/evaluate ongoing monitoring efforts, research contracts, developing research, coordination with interagency partners, and response to other water quality concerns related to public health throughout the Lahontan Region.
This position requires knowledge of water quality objectives and beneficial uses, monitoring plan design and development, quality assurance plan development, statistical analysis and analysis programs, and analysis and reporting of complex water quality related data sets including the use of geospatial analysis (GIS). The Specialist must have advanced expertise in chemical, biological, and physical water quality parameters; biologic community assessment; and aquatic toxicology. Further the position requires public speaking, partnership building, and internal and external monitoring oversight and coordination.
The incumbent will be expected to perform other non-program specific work including training, responding to public information requests, attending meetings with local agencies, preparing press releases, responding to Board Member requests and performing other duties as required within the scope of knowledge and abilities expected of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist).
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.
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.
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 .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-478526
Position #(s):
...-006
Working Title: Regional Monitoring Coordinator
Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$7,556.00 - $10,221.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: El Dorado County
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.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
RPA# 24-160-071 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 Senior Environmental Scientist - Specialist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: CalCareers
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: 6/11/2025
Job ID: 478243001
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025
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