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Job Description and Duties

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Are you looking for an exciting position protecting and preserving the state’s water resources? If you enjoy a fast-paced position conducting outdoor inspections at cannabis cultivation sites throughout the state, this may be the position for you! The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Enforcement is looking for an Environmental Scientist (ES) to join the Cannabis Enforcement Unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and is based at 801 K Street, 23 rd Floor, Sacramento, in the heart of downtown, next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

The Environmental Scientist in the Cannabis Enforcement Unit conducts inspections and investigations at cannabis cultivation sites statewide. The ES evaluates compliance with statewide regulations and facilitates enforcement actions pursuant to the California Water Code . In this role, the ES uses a variety of investigative techniques and research tools including Geographic Information System ( GIS), LandVision, Google Maps, and the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) to produce formal and informal actions. In addition, the ES develops and coordinates clean-up and abatement efforts between the State Water Board, Regional Water Board, state and local partner agencies, and the property owner/responsible party.

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.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 24-260-119 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility)

Must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:   CalCareers

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

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.

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, or experience with, California Water Code; Cannabis General Order; construction and stormwater regulation, permitting, and/or enforcement; water quality regulation and/or enforcement; and/or water rights regulation and/or enforcement.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, permitting and/or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, conducting regulatory inspections and/or development of informal and/or formal enforcement actions.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, engineering standards and/or practices including grading, slope stabilization, road design and construction, site assessment and evaluation, road drainage, and adequacy of design.  
• Knowledge of, or experience in, cannabis regulation and permitting and in principles and methods of cannabis cultivation and/or agronomy.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, identification and delineation of wetlands, and restoration of wetlands, riparian areas, and/or watercourses.  
• Ability to maintain composure in fast-paced and/or adversarial situations.
• Ability to provide expert testimony, presentations, trainings, and/or speak in public.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, data analysis, databases, GIS, and Microsoft Suite (including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently; effective communication skills (including the ability to interact with all levels of staff, management, and the public); and good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using 12 point Arial Font , and normal margins.

The Environmental Scientist in the Cannabis Enforcement Unit is responsible for enforcement of the California Water Code at cannabis cultivation sites throughout the state. To accomplish this, the incumbent regularly conducts regulatory inspections and coordinates formal (orders & complaints) and informal (notices) actions with partnering agencies. In two pages or less, please describe your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to this position while also addressing any and all of the desired qualifications that you may possess.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.

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