Job Posting: Scientific Aid

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-158600
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Scientific Aid
SCIENTIFIC AID

$13.09 - $15.53 per Hour

Final Filing Date: 6/19/2019

Job Description and Duties

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Scientific Aid in the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. The position is located at 895 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Currently registered students or recent graduates in relevant scientific fields (i.e., engineering, geology, hydrology, or environmental science) are encouraged to apply. Relevant coursework in water resources engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, data management, and water chemistry is desirable.

AND

Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist, and 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 duties include:


  • Assist technical staff with reviewing report submittals and monitoring data to determine compliance with applicable requirements.

  • Assist technical staff with tracking monitoring and reporting submittals.

  • Assist technical staff with preparation of formal and informal enforcement documents; verify validity of violations; and provide technical support to Board staff project managers.

  • Provide program support including data entry; spatial data analysis; file inventory and maintenance; and answering phone calls from the public regarding basic routine program related issues.

  • Participate in meetings with agencies, regulated individuals, consultants, the public and others, and conduct general outreach and education.

  • Perform other duties as required within the scope of knowledge and abilities expected of a Scientific Aid.

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.

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-158600
Position #(s):
880-130-1931-903
Working Title:
Scientific Aid
Classification:
SCIENTIFIC AID
$13.09 - $15.53
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Job Type:
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 # 19-130-001 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

  • Transcripts

  • Driver’s License – Required at time of interview

  • CalWorks recipient – Please see below for additional information


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

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

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: 6/19/2019

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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.CalCareers.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 - Shari Hollis
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 - Shari Hollis
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.CalCareers.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.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover Letter 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:

  • Knowledge of the Water Board’s regulatory authority, programs and policies.

  • Knowledge of the Central Coast region’s geography, climate, surface waterbodies, groundwater basins, water quality impairments and emerging issues.

  • Knowledge of conducting water quality data analyses, including statistical analysis.

  • Knowledge of conducting spatial data analysis using geographic information systems and preparing maps.

  • Knowledge of database entry and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to work independently or cooperatively to complete work assignments.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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:
Shari Hollis
(916) 341-5111
shari.hollis@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Elaine Sahl
(805) 542-4645
elaine.sahl@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.

CalWorks Additional Information

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position.

Applicants on public assistance under the CalWorks/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will be given priority. A letter from the County Welfare department verifying CalWorks/TANF status MUST be submitted with your application. If verification is not submitted with the Std. 678 application, the application will not be processed. Applicants who receive state public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWorks recipient in the comments area on their state application.

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.