Water Quality Specialist - Senior Env. Sci (Specialist) - CA DWR
This is a Limited Term (LT) assignment for up to 12 months which may be extended to 24 months and may become permanent.
The California Department of Water Resources is hiring a limited-term Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to work on various special products related to water quality and biological monitoring in the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta.
Final filing date is 2/12/2025.
CalCareers Job Code: JC-464031 Water Quality Scientist
Description:
This position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to conduct scientific studies addressing aquatic ecology issues in the San Francisco Estuary and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The incumbent will serve as a technical expert and lead investigator for water quality and biological studies, supporting compliance monitoring programs, quality management, and special studies. These efforts are essential for initiatives related to State Water Project operations, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permit, the State Water Resources Control Board Water Right Decision 1641, and the Interagency Ecological Program. The role involves designing and proposing studies, conducting complex statistical analyses, and synthesizing existing water quality and ecological datasets to identify and better understand the drivers of biological trends. The incumbent will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional conferences. In addition to research and analysis, the position includes fiscal and administrative responsibilities, such as developing and managing contracts to support program objectives. The individual will work cooperatively with project work teams to foster collaboration and ensure effective implementation of monitoring and research activities.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement (pdf).