research scientist ii - San Luis Obispo County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Research Scientist II (Chemical Sciences)

State Water Resources Control Board

$7, $8,889.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/12/2024

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Do you have a passion for protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources? The Central Coast Water Board is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated Research Scientist II (Chemical Sciences) to join our team in San Luis Obispo, California. In this position, you will play a critical role as our region's scientific expert on surface water quality issues with a focus on developing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and accompanying implementation plans to address the complex impacts of pesticides, nutrients, HABs, and other pollutants or toxic chemicals to water quality and human health.

If you're ready to join a dynamic and dedicated team of environmental and scientific professionals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity The position is located at 895 Aerovista Place, suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Duties:

The Research Scientist II (Chemical Sciences) will focus on TMDL projects using new or emerging science for pesticides and associated toxicity, biological indicators (, bacteria indicators, harmful algal bloom species and associated algal toxins, benthic invertebrate species, bioaccumulation in sport fish and prey fish, etc.), and molecular detection of biological indicators. This position will also study the toxicity of pollutants, including emerging contaminants, to assess their impact on water quality and aquatic ecosystems. The Research Scientist II (Chemical Sciences) will also be tasked with reviewing peer-reviewed research and designing novel approaches to develop numeric thresholds for pesticides, pharmaceuticals, nutrients, and other toxic pollutants for TMDLs, permits, or other regulatory mechanisms that protect water quality.

Please review the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities.

At the Central Coast Water Board, we're committed to protecting and improving the water quality in our region. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to use your scientific expertise to ensure that our waterways remain safe and healthy for generations to come. We're looking for someone who is passionate about advancing science through water quality protection and policy and eager to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges. Your work will be critical in helping us achieve our mission of preserving and protecting the natural resources in our region.

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, § of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Minimum Requirements

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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

Must have (Research Scientist II) list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

Here is the link to the exam: 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 , 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.