Hybrid Scientist I-II bei Sacramento Area Sewer District (CA)

About the Department

Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for a Scientist position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

8/29/25, 9/12/25, 9/26/25

The Scientist is a single class with two salary levels. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and the level at which appointments are made is at the discretion of the appointing authority. The Scientist I is the journey level in this class series.  Under general supervision, incumbents perform various scientific and environmental tasks that are more structured and repetitive than those assigned at Scientist II. As requisite skills and knowledge are developed, incumbents are expected to perform increasingly responsible, complex, and difficult assignments. At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to a higher level after demonstrating the ability to perform the full scope of duties of the class, which generally requires twelve months of experience at Scientist I.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either: 1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental toxicology, biology, chemistry, ecology, limnology, engineering, or other natural or physical science related to the intent of the class.

AND

Two years of full-time, paid experience conducting, assessing, planning, and managing scientific investigations in one or more of the following areas: ecosystems, anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems, and wastewater treatment processes.

Or: 2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental toxicology, biology, chemistry, ecology, limnology, engineering, or other natural or physical science related to the intent of the class.

AND

One year of full-time paid experience employed by Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) the class of Environmental Specialist III or higher.

Or: 3. A Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental toxicology, biology, chemistry, ecology, limnology, engineering, or other natural or physical science related to the intent of the class.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:  

Scientist I/II

If you have question about this recruitment, please contact [email protected]

Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer