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.

Do you want to help ensure the safety of drinking water? Do you want to work in Wine Country, including rolling vineyards, giant redwoods, coastal bluffs, and one of California’s largest freshwater lakes? Join the Division of Drinking Water’s Santa Rosa Office’s diverse team and you’ll get that chance! Work with public water systems large and small, each with their own challenges, and contribute to the mission of safe drinking water for all Californians.  

The State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water – Santa Rosa has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Santa Rosa Office located at 50 D Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Apply today!

Duties:

Applicants must 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# 24-454-013 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:

• Knowledge of and/or experience in technical design, plan review, construction inspection, and report preparation for domestic/potable, industrial/wastewater, and/or recycled/reuse water systems. 
• Knowledge of and/or experience with conducting field investigations.  
• Familiarity and/or experience with the Safe Drinking Water Act and drinking water regulations, as well as processing water quality data to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Effective written/verbal communication, interpersonal capabilities, and problem-solving skills. 
• Good attention to details with ability to follow instructions and directions with minimal error. 
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access). 
• Ability to work independently, organize/set priorities, and meet deadlines.

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

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 size 12-point font , and normal 1-inch margins.

Applicant must answer the following SOQ questions in the order listed:

1. Why are you interested in this position; what specifically interests you about this position? 
2. Describe your knowledge and/or experience, if any, in each of the following: drinking water treatment processes and practices, drinking water distribution infrastructure, drinking water and environmental regulations, drinking water quality, and water conservation and drought. Include the number of years of knowledge and/or experience you have, if any, in each of these areas. 
3. Describe your communication and presentation skills, including verbal and written. 
4. Describe your knowledge of and/or experience with organizing work content, completing work products, streamlining work activities, and optimizing work productivity. 
5. Describe your interpersonal abilities to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative work relationships, especially in a team-building capacity. 

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.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.

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