Environmental Scientist

Job Description and Duties

Are you passionate about protecting California’s waterways and wildlife? Do you thrive in a collaborative scientific environment where your work directly supports environmental protection and spill response? If yes, then please apply for this position at the Water Pollution Control Laboratory, located along the American River in Rancho Cordova, and put your expertise to work safeguarding our state’s natural resources.

The selected candidate will assist in developing, planning, and independently performing pollutant and surface water analyses utilizing Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), Ion Chromatography (IC), and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) in support of CDFW programs, including monitoring activities and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Responsibilities include sample preparation and analysis, operation and maintenance of chemical instrumentation, data entry and secondary-level data review, assist in updating standard operating procedures, serving as Laboratory Safety Officer, and managing laboratory supplies, inventory, and ordering.

Join the Water Pollution Control Laboratory and apply your analytical chemistry expertise to safeguard California’s diverse natural resources and wildlife.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Class Title: Environmental Scientist

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Laboratory and office work involves: standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time in a laboratory setting or at a desk with a computer/keyboard. May involve walking for brief periods. Perform chemical analysis in an analytical laboratory using proper personal protective equipment.

Special Requirements

-Ability to interpret and communicate scientific data.

-Ability to elevate at least 25 pounds.

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:

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Knowledge of inorganic/organic chemistry and water quality analysis.

-Knowledge of FIA, IC and GC/MS operation and maintenance.

-Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-071-0762-017 and RPA Number E-OSPR 25-007in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  1. Describe how your education is relevant to the job as described in the duty statement.

  2. Describe your experience working in a laboratory.

  3. Describe your knowledge and experience using analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis.

  4. Describe your experience reviewing technical data.

  5. Describe your experience working on teams and coordinating with other agencies.