Environmental Scientist

California Department of Water Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Northern Region Office is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join a collaborative team protecting California's water resources. You will conduct complex environmental research, field investigations, surveys, and analyses with emphasis on botanical surveys to support critical water resource management and restoration projects.

You will work on sensitive plant species surveys, aquatic resources delineations, vegetation classification and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting environmental field surveys and plant species assessments.
• Ability to prepare and interpret technical environmental documentation.
• Familiarity with vegetation classification and habitat mapping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sensitive plant species surveys and aquatic resource delineations.
• Perform vegetation classification and mapping for projects.
• Prepare technical and environmental documentation for reports.
• Conduct recreation surveys and assist in grant-funded projects.
• Collaborate with the Northern Region and other DWR offices on environmental initiatives.

Skills

Field investigations

Botanical surveys

Vegetation mapping

Environmental research

Technical analyses

Job description

The Department of Water Resources' (DWR) Northern Region Office is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Scientist to join our collaborative team of professionals dedicated to protecting and managing California's water resources. If you enjoy meaningful, hands‑on work, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are passionate about making a positive impact on Northern California's communities and natural resources, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will perform complex environmental research, field investigations, surveys, and technical analyses, with an emphasis on botanical surveys, that support critical water resource management and restoration projects.

Responsibilities include conducting sensitive plant species surveys, aquatic resources delineations, and vegetation classification and mapping; preparing technical and environmental documentation; conducting recreation surveys, managing grant‑funded projects; and collaborating throughout the Northern Region with other DWR offices on a variety of environmental initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team, gain diverse field and project experience, and contribute to projects that help protect California's water, native plants, sensitive vegetation communities, recreation resources, and the environment for future generations.

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

Job Code #: 528436

Working Title: Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Salary Range: $4,418.00 - $9,321.00

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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