Scientific Aid

Position: SCIENTIFIC AID
Job Description and Duties

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.

In addition, note:
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract.

The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Please note:

this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per calendar year. The salary range for Student Assistant / Student Assistant (E&A) / Scientific Aid / Graduate Student is $18.26 - $21.67 per hour.

The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Scientific Aid in the Enforcement I Unit within the Compliance and Enforcement Section. The position is located at 320 w.4th Street,Suite 200,Los Angeles,CA 90013.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* SCIENTIFIC AID

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-506244

Position #(s):

-903

Working Title:

Scientific Aid

Classification:

SCIENTIFIC AID

$18.26 - $21.67

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:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Facility:

State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) 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, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission 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, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

* RPA#  in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

* Driver's license

* CalWORKs recipient - Please see below for additional information.

* Photocopies of Transcripts (unofficial ok) - Scientific Aids/Student Assistant (Engineering & Architectural).

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credential's 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: 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. You are required to…