Climate Action Specialist | California Department of Water Resources | Handshake

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a Climate Action Specialist to support climate mitigation and adaptation activities, analyze data, and contribute to policy development in water resources. The position is permanent, full-time, and based in Sacramento, with a hybrid telework option. Salary ranges from $4,418 to $9,321 monthly. Applications must be submitted online via the specified state career website.
Final Filing Date: May 4, 2026.



Please do not apply on Handshake. Applications submitted via Handshake will not be received by DWR. Online applications MUST BE submitted via https://calcareers.ca.gov/ .

At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity. We hope you’ll apply for this great career opportunity.

Job Description and Duties

The Environmental Scientist provides support for the development and tracking of climate mitigation and adaptation activities; reviews, analyzes, and archives collected data, and contributes to policy development for water resources planning, climate adaptation, and GHG emissions reductions for the water sector.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-513357

Working Title: Climate Action Specialist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Salary Range:

$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A

$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B

$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C

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: Sacramento

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information:
Cynthia Mulvany
(916) 804-1216
cynthia.mulvany@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=513357.

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