Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Department of Water Resources

JC-518208 - SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$7,820.00 - $10,732.00 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: 6/5/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties

Lead responsibility for coordinating environmental compliance related to the Feather River Fish Hatchery and fishery programs in the Feather River, as well as supporting other environmental and recreation programs associated with the Oroville Field Division, including the FERC Project 2100 Hydropower License.

Work on various tasks specific to projects, programs, and functions including implementation of the environmental and recreation components of FERC License No. 2100, Clean Water Act, Fish and Game Code, fisheries issues associated with Oroville Field Division, and other environmental requirements and regulations. Incumbent will perform a variety of responsible scientific professional office and fieldwork. Incumbent will gather data on environmental and recreational issues; perform environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies, write reports, prepare non-routine correspondence, and answer questions from the public; prepare regulatory and compliance documents. Coordinate acquisition of permits and monitor program compliance with environmental laws, regulations, policies, and permits.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

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Position Details

Job Code #: JC-518208

Position #(s):

...-001

Working Title: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$7,820.00 - $10,732.00

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: Butte County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/License Coordination Branch, Oroville

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.

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Special Requirements

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. Must possess a valid California Driver's License, as travel will be required. Strength and ability to move up to 50 pounds. Ability to enter and exit vehicles, ascend/descend lake embankments, walk over rough terrain, bend, and stoop. Incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways, travel to remote areas is sometimes necessary to perform the requirements of this position. The ability to communicate effectively with public groups is required.

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: 6/5/2026