SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Forest Practice Unit Manager State Water Resources Control Board

JC-518025

- Forest Practice Unit Manager

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

(SUPERVISORY) $10,854.00 - $13,493.00 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:

6/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. 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. The Board's Redding office has a tight-knit management team and highly capable staff that together aim to influence practices and policies statewide to achieve water quality protection and restoration goals. We are looking for a motivated and experienced candidate to fill a Senior Environmental Scientist (Sr. ES) (Supervisory) position that supervises staff responsible for providing regulatory oversight of challenging timberland management and wildfire related activities in the Forest Practice Unit. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external partners to integrate geological, environmental and watershed management expertise so that timberland management activities meet the goals of achieving and maintaining high quality waters for the benefit of current and future generations. The incumbent will successfully work with engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, managers, and legal counsel from diverse backgrounds. The position is located at 364 Knollcrest Dr. Ste 205, in Redding, CA 96002.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the Division Chief, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise staff charged with the following components of the

Forest Activities Program:

Permitting/permit compliance Permit development Research/Monitoring Outreach Planning Enforcement The incumbent will oversee unit staff efforts to permit and regulate discharges of waste (pollution) from forestland management activities conducted on non-federal lands throughout the region. The incumbent will participate in and oversee staff in the conduct of the above listed activities to ensure understanding of state and regional board permitting requirements and in the pursuit of compliance activities and enforcement actions against those found in violation. The incumbent will work closely with the Division Chief and Program Manager to implement board priorities, manage unit workload, and meet annual program work plan goals. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient, capable, and knowledgeable technical unit and must have the necessary skills to hire, train, mentor, coach and manage a diverse, multi-disciplinary staff working in a challenging, complex program to protect and enhance water quality throughout the Board's region. Other duties include oversight of complaint response; responding to public information requests; preparation and presentation of informational items, permitting, and enforcement actions before the Regional Water Board and State Water Board; participation in committees; participating in and leading public meetings; and coordination with other programs and agencies to efficiently implement the Board's priorities. Communicate with appropriate internal program managers, provide feedback and status updates on annual program work plan goals/commitments. Coordinate with, support, and contribute to the Redding management team in achieving team goals.

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 . 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

(SUPERVISORY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518025

Position #(s): 880-157-0764-004

Working Title:

Forest Practice Unit Manager

Classification:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

(SUPERVISORY) $10,854.00 - $13,493.00 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:

Shasta County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

State Water Resources Control Board Department Information The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website:

https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: RPA# 25-157-037 in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application. Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility). Must have Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=4229. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members. Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed

STD. 678

may be disqualified. In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification. 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:

6/15/2026