Environmental Scientist California State Water Resources Control Board

Environmental Scientist - California State Water Resources Control Board South Lake Tahoe, California View Job Posting To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 512276 to locate the job posting and apply.

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This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 4/13/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date. Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. The Lahontan Water Board has an exciting employment opportunity in water quality protection. The Lahontan Water Board's Nonpoint Source Unit has one opening for an Environmental Scientist (ES). The ES will help protect water quality in the Lahontan Region by leading implementation of the region's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program. This includes NPS program management, Clean Water Act section 319 grants management, and implementation of permits and programs to manage impacts from rangeland and grazing operations. Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for a hybrid telework/in-office schedule based on the operational needs of the position. Applications will be accepted for individuals able to fulfill in-office duties from the Lahontan Water Board's office in South Lake Tahoe. 2501 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Applicants should review the attached Duty Statement.

Routine tasks include:

Communicating with stakeholders, partners, and regulated entities Conducting meetings and field inspections Reviewing reports and tracking permit or project progress Collaborating with other state and regional NPS programs Implementing outreach and education to the public, tribes, and regulated community Managing grants for projects to control NPS pollution 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. 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 Duty Statement . W orking 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.

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Full-Time $4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.

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