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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 2/6/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per calendar year. The salary range for Scientific Aid is $17.21 – $20.43 per hour.
The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Board) provides regulatory oversight of a wide variety of activities that pose a threat to the region’s surface and ground water. We are recruiting for an energetic and motivated Scientific Aid to join our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System unit. The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 205, Redding, CA 96002.  The Central Valley Water Board is currently implementing a Hybrid Workplace, as such this position is a hybrid position involving limited telework based on operational needs.
Under the direct supervision of a Senior Water Resource Control Engineer and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.  Specific responsibilities include:
Review various technical scientific reports, extract relevant water quality information, enter relevant information into various databases and spreadsheets.
Assist in the preparation of water quality scientific research projects; and assist in the development of various routine scientific reports, memoranda, permits, and formal and informal enforcement documents.
Participate in water quality site inspections and field sampling. Â Assist in identifying and documenting water quality violations and the development of informal and formal enforcement actions.
Provide support including review and file scientific water quality program reports pertaining to the specific units; data entry; copy and scan scientific documents; archive documents; pull scientific water quality reports for public review; prepare mass informational mailing notices; distribute technical water quality documents; assist in file inventory and maintenance; and answer phone calls from the public regarding basic routine scientific related issues.
Perform other duties as required.
The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.
Duties:
The incumbent is responsible for providing timely and professional assistance to the public by phone, email, mail, and in person in addition to assisting professional staff with technical and routine scientific tasks. The incumbent is required to work independently, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks and become proficient in clerical duties. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Job Type: Part Time
$17.21 – $20.43 per hour
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
