Environmental Scientist

Job Posting

Environmental Scientist

$4,418.00 - $9,321.00 per Month

8/23/2026

Under close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisor) of the Environmental Review Unit A or B (Unit), in the Environmental Evaluation Branch (Branch), part of the Licensing Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Environmental Scientist (ES) will perform a broad range of scientific and professional duties involving environmental analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies for the Unit.

The incumbent will be responsible for environmental evaluation of license applications, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, and approval of cultivation plans for all types of commercial cannabis cultivation activities.

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

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-528493

Position #(s):

-XXX

-015

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:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Do you enjoy a fast-paced workplace? Are you interested in a ground floor opportunity?

The Department of Cannabis Control is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Department's mission is to develop and implement progressive cannabis policies and license and regulate commercial cannabis activity in a way that best protects public health, safety, the environment, and local communities throughout the State of California.

Our Headquarters is located in Rancho Cordova, California. FREE PARKING!!

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• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program
- The incumbent shall participate in DMV's EPN Program, which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver's current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver's license suspensions, driver's license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver's DMV record.

Travel
- The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area of California by various methods of transportation.