Job description

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply you must first, create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created you can search 370799 to locate the job posting and apply.

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 05/19/2023. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged.

Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours per calendar year. The salary range for Scientific Aid is $16.07 - $19.07 per hour.

The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Scientific Aid in the Confined Animal Facilities Unit. The position is located at 11020 Sun Center Drive, Rancho Cordova which is within a pleasant business park with walking paths and nearby restaurants and shops. If you are interested in environmental science, agricultural engineering, water quality management, or other related topics this position is for you! College students are welcome to apply for this part-time position.

Duties:

Review various technical scientific reports, extract relevant water quality information; enter relevant information into various databases to include: GeoTracker, California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), Region 5 WDID Issuance Database, GAMA Groundwater Information System (GIS) and CV-SALTS GIS and internal relevant spreadsheets.

Assist in the preparation of water quality scientific research projects; and assist in the development of various routine scientific reports, memos, permits and formal and informal enforcement documents.

Participate in water quality site inspections and field sampling. Assist in identifying and documenting water quality violations and the development of informal and formal enforcement actions. Some driving and moderate lifting may be required.

Program support including; review and file scientific water quality program reports pertaining to the specific units; data entry; copy and scan scientific documents, archive documents; pull scientific water quality reports for public review; prepare mass informational mailing notices; distribute technical water quality documents; assist in file inventory and maintenance; and answer phones from the public regarding basic routine scientific related issues.

Perform other duties as required.

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.

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.

Please take a moment to fill out the State Water Resources Control Board's Recruitment Survey.

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.07 - $19.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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