{"id":60445,"date":"2026-07-30T13:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T20:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60445"},"modified":"2026-07-30T13:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T20:20:23","slug":"job-research-data-specialist-ii-california-state-water-resources-control-board-sacramento-ca-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-research-data-specialist-ii-california-state-water-resources-control-board-sacramento-ca-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Research Data Specialist II,\u00a0California State Water Resources Control Board (Sacramento, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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California State Water Resources Control Board<\/p>\n

Sacramento, California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nPermanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$7,640 – $9,561 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nAug 18, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n5+ years<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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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 525619 to locate the job posting and apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Link: CalCareers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 8\/18\/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.<\/p>\n

Job Description and Duties<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.<\/p>\n

Are you looking for a position where you can apply your data expertise to the protection and restoration of California\u2019s watersheds and wetlands? The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality is seeking a Research Data Specialist II to join the Wetlands Permitting and Planning Unit. If you enjoy being part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works to protect the environment, then this may be the position for you! This complex but fulfilling work is well suited for a professional that possesses both strong technical and interpersonal skills. Apply today and join our team. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.<\/p>\n

Duties:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Research Data Specialist (RDS) II conducts independent work to develop, implement, and analyze the various plans, policies, and databases of the Division of Water Quality\u2019s wetlands program. The RDS II is responsible for performing the more complex data analysis, research, and reporting. Duties include performing quality assurance and quality control on various datasets, evaluating the effectiveness of existing and potential changes to statewide wetland protections, developing and maintaining program data systems, and making recommendations for how to best carry out data collection and analysis. The RDS II must have a strong working knowledge of data science and data visualization. The RDS II is expected to provide all members of the public with equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians. The RDS II will travel to attend meetings, trainings, conferences, or other program-related events (e.g., public outreach), including occasional overnight travel.<\/p>\n

Additional information:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver\u2019s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.<\/p>\n

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Working Conditions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25<\/a> after July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.<\/p>\n

Salary Information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, \u00a7 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education\/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer<\/u>classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee\u2019s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. <\/a>The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.<\/p>\n

Job Types: Full-Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salary: $7,640.00 – $9,561.00 per Month<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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https:\/\/calcareers.ca.gov\/CalHrPublic\/Jobs\/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=525619<\/a><\/p>\n

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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