Are you passionate about protecting California's cultural and environmental resources while working on meaningful statewide infrastructure projects? Join the Department of Water Resources (DWR) as a Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist in a dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to environmental compliance, tribal coordination, and cultural resource stewardship.
The Environmental Services Branch (ESB) is seeking a motivated and experienced candidate for this Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position with expertise in cultural resources and tribal communication. This position plays a key role in supporting the Department of Water Resources (DWR) through a wide variety of environmental, historical, and cultural projects. As part of the Division of Integrated Science and Engineering, you’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that acts as the Department’s internal consultants on environmental and cultural compliance. Responsibilities include supporting fieldwork, permitting, and documentation for State Water Project (SWP) operations and maintenance, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license implementation and flood protection activities.
The incumbent provides high-level regulatory support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and cultural laws. You’ll work closely with other sections within the Environmental Services Branch, coordinate across divisions, and engage with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as Native American tribes and stakeholders. This is a hybrid position offering a flexible schedule, free parking, and proximity to restaurants and shopping. You’ll be part of a respected team known for creative thinking and successful navigation of complex compliance projects
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Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license to travel to various field sites and meetings. The incumbent must be able to meet the demands of field work on land and in water; must be able to swim at least 50 yards and stay afloat at least 10 minutes; must be able to move and transport equipment or objects weighing up to 40 pounds over rugged terrain.
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:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in cultural and environmental resource documentation, including preparation and review of CEQA/NEPA compliance documents, Section 106 reviews, and permitting documentation. Experience developing cultural or environmental policy guidance—such as SOPs or compliance tracking procedures—is also important.
We are looking for candidates with hands-on experience facilitating tribal consultations, participating in interagency or intra-departmental tribal workgroups, and providing guidance on Native American issues. Familiarity with AB 52, NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA and cultural resource law is highly desirable. Experience managing cultural collections, repatriation processes, and collaborating with universities or curation facilities and preparing or implementing archaeological work or management plans is also valuable.
Strong candidates will have led field surveys or environmental teams, directed project staff, or served as subject matter experts on cultural/environmental matters. Experience coordinating with regulatory bodies like FERC, USACE, or COHP, as well as organizing documentation related to tribal coordination, is beneficial. Proficiency in GIS and maintaining electronic spatial data records is a plus. The position requires strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to present training and outreach materials clearly and effectively.
DWR employees are eligible for a number of 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, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.
Some added benefits DWR offers eligible employees at this location include:
We are located in West Sacramento right off Highway 50 close to shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Our site offers electric vehicle charging and is within walking distance of a coffee shop and juice bar.
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Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Resume, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50001580and Job Control #502300in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of the knowledge, skills, and abilities an applicant possesses in relation to the duty statement and desirable qualifications of the position. The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages with Arial 12-pt font.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit all requested documents will result in disqualification.
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