Regulatory Environmental Scientist – Water Resources

United Water Conservation District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefits package

Annual administrative leave

Job summary

United Water Conservation District is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Affairs Specialist to provide regulatory compliance expertise for complex water resources projects. This role focuses on guiding and completing projects within environmental and conservation initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainability of water resources programs.

Responsibilities include leading regulatory planning, managing permits, budgets, and contract work, and coordinating with agencies, the public, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field required.
• 4–6 years of experience with environmental regulatory matters.
• Experience with CEQA/NEPA planning and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of water resources and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to prepare formal technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance during project planning and prepare documentation.
• Advise staff and management on regulatory matters to ensure compliant decisions.
• Represent the District on regulatory and permitting matters with agencies and the public.
• Guide CEQA/NEPA and permitting processes for water resource projects.
• Perform administrative tasks including contracts, budgets, grants, and reports.
• May supervise other staff in the Environmental Services Department.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Reading data

Communication skills

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental field

Master's degree desirable

4–6 years of environmental/regulatory experience

Tools

GIS

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Job description

United Water Conservation District is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Affairs Specialist to provide regulatory compliance expertise for complex water resources projects. This role focuses on guiding and completing projects within environmental and conservation initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainability of water resources programs.

Responsibilities include leading regulatory planning, managing permits, budgets, and contract work, and coordinating with agencies, the public, and