Environmental Scientist

Final Filing Date: July 13, 2026.

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At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. We hope you’ll apply for this great career opportunity.

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Water Resources’ Division of Engineering’s Environmental Coordination Section is a team of professionals dedicated to supporting the environmental planning and compliance aspects of DWR’s construction projects. Our team works with many Divisions in DWR to support a variety of large public civil-works projects related to water storage, water transportation, flood control, environmental protection, species conservation, habitat restoration, and recreation.

We hope you’ll check out the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians while implementing measures to protect our environment and mitigate impacts on resources.

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent performs a range of duties including monitoring construction sites for compliance with the Construction General Permit, coordinating with environmental coordinators and construction staff to address environmental issues, supporting development of plans and specifications for construction contracts, including incorporating CEQA and permit measures, and preparing compliance documentation, such as permit tables, contractor submittals and RFIs, or Tribal correspondence.

This is a Permanent-Intermittent position with a maximum of 1,500 hours of work per year.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-521511

Working Title: Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Salary Range:

$4,418.00 – $6,035.00 A

$5,370.00 – $7,350.00 B

$6,796.00 – $9,321.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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