Environmental Scientist

Overview

The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board’s General Stormwater Unit has an opening for an Environmental Scientist. The position location is 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside CA 92501.

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-505369
Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account);
By Mail;
Drop-off;
Print Job

Job Description And Duties:
The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board’s General Stormwater Unit has an opening for an Environmental Scientist. The position location is 3737 Main Street, Suite 500, Riverside CA 92501.

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.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey:
Recruitment Survey.

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

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-505369

Position #(s):

-012

Working Title:

Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$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:

Riverside County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create an environment where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

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In order to be considered, include:

• RPA#  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 exam link:

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidates. A link to accepted evaluation agencies: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through  is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Complete employment history on the STD 678 form, including work experience,…