Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that provides you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the state? We are looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our diverse, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary team in the Financial Assistance Branch. In this position, you would help review grant applications and select high impact projects to receive state funding. You would also manage awarded grants and agreements and work closely with regional and local agencies, non-profits, underrepresented communities, and Tribes, to ensure completion of projects and proper use of state funds. Our grant programs provide millions of dollars to fund a wide range of water related projects, allowing you to gain valuable experience and opportunities for advancement. Example of projects we fund include stream restoration, groundwater recharge, and water treatment and recycling to ensure clean drinking water for all Californians. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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

Special Requirements
This position requires the incumbent to be able to travel by airplane, vehicle, and/or other forms of transportation throughout the state, including occasional overnight travel to attend meetings or support emergency response activities. The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude and is enthusiastic about working with local and regional project partners, has excellent written and verbal communication, pays attention to detail, and has strong organizational skills. The incumbent will be expected to be flexible; work well both independently and as a team player; develop collaborative working relationships with colleagues at DWR, grantees, and partner agencies; and exercise good judgment . Previous experience with the public, grant/project/budget management, CEQA and water resources planning knowledge and experience a plus.