Environmental Scientist

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking an Environmental Scientist for its Northern Region Office in Red Bluff, CA. The role involves conducting environmental research, preparing compliance documentation, and managing grants. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of $4,269 to $8,877 per month, with hybrid remote work options. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the state's official career website.
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 check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

Final Filing Date: 5/27/2025
• *PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED. Applications submitted on Indeed will not be received by DWR. Online applications MUST BE submitted via https://calcareers.ca.gov/. **

Job Description and Duties

DWR’s Northern Region Office is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join its team of professionals dedicated to supporting programs and partners across Northern California. If you are a service-minded, hardworking professional interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced multidisciplinary team, please apply today! Duties will include performing complex environmental research, surveys, investigations, and analyses; preparing technical and environmental compliance documentation; coordinating recreation surveys and assisting with electrofishing at three Upper Feather River Lakes and streams; managing grants; and assisting other DWR offices and partner agencies/organizations with work in the Northern Region.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-477020

Working Title: Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Salary Range: $4,269.00 - $8,877.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Tehama County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Kim Burns
(530) 690-7009
kim.burns@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=477020

To learn about how to apply for a State job, visit https://bit.ly/3BQ6XdX

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,269.00 - $8,877.00 per month

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Red Bluff, CA 96080