Environmental Scientist Jobs in California

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Environmental Scientist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist is responsible for professional scientific analyses and investigations to identify compliance...

Aquatic Scientist Intern - Environmental Services (Fall 2025)

  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago

As an on-call intern, you will be part of a team supporting various environmental work including working on a variety of projects including aquatic ecology, water quality, environmental monitoring,...

Environmental Scientist

  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Posting: Environmental Scientist Department of Toxic Substances Control JC-485127 - Environmental Scientist ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,269.00 - $8,877.00 per Month New to State candidates will be...

Wildlife Biologist

  • Rocklin, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 3 days ago

Must understand the federal Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401; Porter Cologne Water Quality Act; CDFW Fish and Game Code 1602; California ESA 2081; and ESA Section 7 and 10 processes....

Project Environmental Scientist, Engineer or Geologist

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants has an immediate opening for a Project Environmental Scientist, Engineer or Geologist in Irvine, California....

quality and access threats to groundwater-reliant households served by domestic wells and community water systems....

Environmental Scientist

  • Borrego Springs, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Borrego Springs, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Environmental Scientist will take a lead role in developing, implementing, and reporting district projects and plans related to vegetation management and restoration....

Wildlife Biologist I/II/III

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

/or construction monitoring, Professional experience identifying birds and nesting behavior, as well as locating nests, B.S. in biology or natural resources with a focus on wildlife biology, avian ecology...

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Environmental Scientist

  • Alameda, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 6 days ago

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the NPDES Wastewater Division....

Environmental Scientist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 days ago

The environmental scientist would work for the Enforcement and Emergency Response Division (EERD) under the Hazardous Waste Management Program....

Field Wildlife Biologist Part-time, Hybrid CA (Evergreen)

  • Del Mar, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA
  • 8 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar fields....

Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist

  • Monrovia, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Monrovia, CA
  • 10 days ago

of soil vapor probes, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, performing hand auger drilling, soil logging, trench logging, surface water and stormwater sampling, collection of environmental...

Environmental Scientist/Contaminated Land - Brisbane, QLD

  • Brisbane, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA
  • 10 days ago

Youll be supported by industry leaders and Principals to deliver diverse site investigation projects across Defence, Infrastructure, Government, Mining, Property, and Oil & Gas sectors....

Early Career Environmental Scientist/Contaminated Land - Brisbane, QLD

  • Brisbane, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA
  • 10 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Conduct fieldwork for a variety of contaminated site investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling, while supervising the operation of heavy plant and drilling equipment...

Environmental Scientist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago

and Duties DWRs Water Use Efficiency Branch is recruiting for a key Environmental Scientist position to support agricultural water use efficiency and collaborative projects....

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Salary for Environmental Scientist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Scientists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.2%
Master's Degree
27.4%
Doctorate Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
1.7%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.8%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Scientists in California
4-6 years
19.2%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
15.3%
1-2 years
10.7%
10+ years
10.2%
2-4 years
9.3%
6-8 years
8.4%
8-10 years
7.7%