ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Environmental Scientist to assist in managing environmental analyses and CEQA studies for projects and programs before the California State Lands Commission. The role supports CEQA analyses, identifies policy needs, and develops scientific recommendations addressing concerns of the Commission.

This position is based in our Sacramento or Long Beach offices with electronic or mail applications.

Qualifications

• Supports environmental analyses and CEQA studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing environmental analyses and studies for projects and programs before the California State Lands Commission.
• Support CEQA analyses, identify policy/practice needs, and develop recommendations in scientific areas of concern.

Job description

Environmental Scientist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,551.00 - $9,601.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/21/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position will be filled in our Sacramento or Long Beach Office.

Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (Man.), the position is responsible for assisting in the management of environmental analyses and studies on projects before and programs of the California State Lands Commission (Commission). The incumbent will provide support for environmental analyses required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), identify policy/practice needs, and develop recommendations and solutions in scientific areas of concern to the Commission. The incumbent shall follow the principles outlined in the vision, mission, and inclusion statements of the Commission.

Note:

• Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 – 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of theCalHRHuman Resources Manual.
• New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .