Environmental Scientist (JC-532305)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 9/30/2026. 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.

Are you passionate about protecting water quality and making a difference in the community? Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about environmental protection and public health. The State Water Resources Control Board, Los Angeles Region, is excited to offer a job opportunity for a Environmental Scientist, in the Municipal Stormwater Permitting Unit, to help shape the future of stormwater management. The position is located at 320 West 4th Street Suite 200, Los Angeles, California in the heart of downtown right across from the Metro subway station and other public transportation.

Join a caring and dedicated team of professionals committed to the Water Board’s mission - “To preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California 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.”

As a part of the Municipal Stormwater Permitting Unit, you will contribute to the protection of California’s water quality by regulating discharges to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). As an Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and managing MS4 permits. 

Duties: 

The Environmental Scientist performs critical work in the Municipal Stormwater Permitting Unit. In accordance with stormwater regulations, law, and policy, the Environmental Scientist is responsible for developing and managing Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. The Environmental Scientist is required to work independently and with a team depending on the task, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, apply good judgement, maintain professionalism, and complete satisfactory work in a timely manner. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required. The Environmental Scientist may occasionally be required to perform site inspections.

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

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.