Scientific Aid

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created you can search 471188 CalCareers to locate the job posting and apply.

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 04/11/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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

Please note: this position is paid on an hourly basis and limited to 1500 hours in a 12-month period.  The salary range for Scientific Aid is $17.73 - $12.04 per hour.  

This is an exciting entry-level position to protect and preserve California’s waters in the San Francisco Bay Area. Apply to join our team!

The San Francisco Bay, Regional Water Quality Control Board, has an opening for a Scientific Aid in its Planning Division. The position is located at 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, CA 94612.

Duties: The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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.

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

Job Types: Part-time, Intermittent

Salary: $17.73 - $21.04 per Hour

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.