Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Water Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. This position is to work on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Construction and Industrial General Permits (Permits).

Apply scientific concepts and principles about the environment, hydrology, aquatic resources, biological resources, and habitat protection in the reissuance and implementation of the Permits. This may involve the following: support the reissuance and implementation of the statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Industrial and Construction General Permits; review and analyze stormwater data submitted by dischargers; support and respond to inquiries received in the Stormwater Hep Desk; prepare effective presentation materials and make logical, comprehensible and convincing written and oral presentations at public hearings and other meetings as required; communicate effectively on various technical and intra/interagency roundtable or committees; represent State Water Board policies before the general public, special interest groups, technical committees, government agencies, and p repare for and conduct inspections statewide .

The position is located at 1001 I Street, 15th  Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation. Some travel is required.

Duties: Please review the Duty Statement attached.

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.

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.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 24-250-146 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 Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:  

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: .

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.

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:

Experience interpreting laws and regulations
Experience/Knowledge of Stormwater Permitting or Regulation
Customer Service Experience
Experience/Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Experience Performing Field Work or Inspections
Experience with Data Analysis and software
Experience presenting data and information
Knowledge of Visualization Tools
Knowledge and understanding of the terms, concepts, and principles related to the fields of Environmental Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and/or Racial Equity and demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, teams, and stakeholders with diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and perspectives.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than (two) 2 pages in length, using ( Arial 12) , and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:

1. Describe your knowledge and/or professional experience relating to stormwater, stormwater permitting, or other environmental laws and regulations.
2. Discuss your experience with and approach to customer service.
3. Describe your experience with analyzing large datasets, using data visualization tools or software, and then presenting the results to a wide-ranging audience.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific SOQ requirements.

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