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Job Description and Duties
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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Southeast California Section. The position is for the Mojave District located in the San Bernardino office at 464 W. 4th St., Rm 437, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
Join the Mojave District and immerse yourself in a dynamic role overseeing a diverse range of public water systems across San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono counties. Under the guidance of the Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist will play a key role in ensuring public health through effective water quality monitoring and compliance. Responsibilities include utilizing computer databases to track and report water quality compliance, evaluating data against drinking water standards, conducting sanitary surveys of public water systems, and preparing detailed reports. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, and be capable of performing fieldwork, including standing, walking, and climbing. Working in the Mojave District means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a significant impact on water quality and public health.
Duties:
The Environmental Scientist (ES) will perform a variety of professional regulatory oversight tasks related to potable water supply, treatment, and water quality. This includes tracking water quality monitoring and reporting compliance using various computer databases to evaluate data against drinking water standards and reporting requirements. The ES will also conduct routine sanitary surveys of public groundwater systems, prepare draft inspection and technical reports for review, and process permit applications for small water system construction and modifications. In this role, effective communication and the ability to work independently are essential, as the ES manages multiple tasks while maintaining regular attendance. Proficiency in using office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite on a daily basis is required. Developing and maintaining expertise in relevant areas is crucial to ensure assignments are completed promptly and in accordance with departmental policies.
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.
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Working Conditions
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.
In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.
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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Job type: Full-Time
$4,418.00 – $9,321.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.
