Job Posting: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-114616
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$6,182.00 - $7,690.00

Final Filing Date: 9/3/2018

Job Description and Duties

Please note: this is a re-advertisement.  If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is being considered and there is no need to re-apply.

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to oversee activities in the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. The position location is 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I, the incumbent will assist in the coordination of Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) order development; coordinate, oversee and complete tasks associated with ILRP third party activities, ILRP enforcement and ILRP order implementation. Consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

Specific responsibilities include the following:
Plan, coordinate, oversee and complete tasks related to ILRP order development and implementation. Development work includes assisting in project planning, scheduling, conducting meetings, coordinating and implementing action items; developing third party expectations and documentation; analysis and permit language development consistent with applicable policies such as NPS and Antidegradation; overseeing, coordinating and developing CEQA related tasks and permit language. Implementation work includes coordination between surface water and groundwater related permit requirements, including development and implementation of actions related to loading; development and coordination of implementation and reporting protocols.

ILRP Third Party Receiving Water Coordinator: Third party development that informs program priorities; oversight, management, and implementation of third parties. Includes MRP and QAPP development; compliance assessment, tracking deliverables including uploads to CEDEN; report and exceedances review; data analysis; internal and external follow-up tasks and coordination.

ILRP Enforcement Coordinator: Coordinate, manage and implement enforcement of ILRP orders. Includes developing, prioritizing, planning and conducting enforcement activities consistent with ILRP goals; developing cases and corresponding documentation; developing recommendations; lead role in resolving enforcement cases.

ILRP Inspection Coordinator: Coordinate, manage and implement inspections of regulated facilities. Includes developing, planning, overseeing and conducting inspection activities of regulated ILRP facilities.

ILRP Program Data Management Lead: Planning, prioritizing and implementing business rules consistent with program goals and operational measures. Develop business rules, participate in statewide discussions pertaining to ILRP information management. Lead role in development of program operational measures and tracking performance.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-114616
Position #(s):
880-130-0765-007
Working Title:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
$6,182.00 - $7,690.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board

Department Information

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
• RPA#18-130-002 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of both degree/ official transcripts, if needed to establish eligibility.
• Must have Senior Environmental Scientist reinstatement, list, or transfer eligibility.

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/3/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch-Antonio Aguilar
P.O. BOX 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Human Resources Branch-Antonio Aguilar
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Statement of Qualifications - please see below for specific SOQ requirements.
  • Other - Cover Letter-should be no longer than two pages in length and must indicate how your education and experience relate to the “Desirable Qualifications” listed below.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent project management, decision making, prioritization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of the Water Board’s programs and policies.
• Experience developing and managing contracts and/or reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of the Central Coast region’s geography, climate, surface waterbodies, surface water basins, and water quality impairments and emerging issues.
• Knowledge of the Central Coast Region’s agricultural practices and associated water quality issues.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, and the public.
• Ability to lead community and public outreach functions and communicate water quality data and information associated with the programs, including presentations to large groups.
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively and promote partnerships with internal and external customers, follow through on commitments, and solicit and consider internal and external customer input when completing work assignments.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and practice continuous self-improvement.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Brady Yates
(916) 324-7089
Brady.Yates@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Christopher Rose
ext:
chris.rose@waterboards.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ should summarize your educational background, training, and experience related to the Job Description and Duties described for this position. The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with a font no less than twelve-pitch. This information will be used in conjunction with the interview to assist the interview panel in determining the most qualified candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.