What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at California Department of Water Resources?
Final Filing Date: 9/3/2026
The Department of Water Resources' (DWR) Northern Region Office is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Scientist to join our collaborative team of professionals dedicated to protecting and managing California's water resources. If you enjoy meaningful, hands-on work, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are passionate about making a positive impact on Northern California's communities and natural resources, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will perform complex environmental research, field investigations, surveys, and technical analyses, with an emphasis on botanical surveys, that support critical water resource management and restoration projects.
Responsibilities include conducting sensitive plant species surveys, aquatic resources delineations, and vegetation classification and mapping; preparing technical and environmental documentation; conducting recreation surveys, managing grant-funded projects; and collaborating throughout the Northern Region with other DWR offices on a variety of environmental initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team, gain diverse field and project experience, and contribute to projects that help protect California's water, native plants, sensitive vegetation communities, recreation resources, and the environment for future generations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
Job Code #: 528436
Working Title: Environmental Scientist
Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Salary Range: $4,418.00 - $9,321.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Tehama County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contact Information
Kim Burns
(530) 489-8088
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=528436
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Salary : $4,418 - $9,321