Top 69 Environmental scientist Jobs in Walnut Creek, Ca

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Department of Public Health —Contra Costa County, CA
- $6,623 - $8,290 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Ecologist, Vegetation I/II (20768124)
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- Full-time
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Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist - Department of Earth & Planetary Science
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $79,400 - $192,400 a year
- Online Application
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- AWS
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Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Associate Scientist 1
Weston Solutions —Concord, CA
- $70,000 - $84,524 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Program Specialist - Environmental Services
City of Pleasanton, CA —Pleasanton, CA
- $40.01 - $100.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
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Assistant/Associate Project - Scientist Infrastructure Sensing - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $100,400 - $131,200 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Environmental Associate
Essel —Pleasanton, CA
- $52,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Driver's License
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Environmental Sustainability Analyst
Calbee America Inc. —Fairfield, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Analysis skills
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Staff Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer
AEI Consultants —Walnut Creek, CA
- $70,500 - $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Freelance CSST Certified Environmental Technician
SOS Restoration Inc. —California
- $25 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
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Manager Environmental Services
Global Medical Response —California
- $102,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Principal Environmental Professional or Biologist
Onterris —Oakland, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Staff Scientist II
Verdantas —San Ramon, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Staff Scientist I
Verdantas —San Ramon, CA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Staff Level Environmental Consultant - San Francisco Bay Office (San Rafael, CA)
BBJ Group —San Rafael, CA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- System design
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist
Terracon —Concord, CA
- $80,860 - $113,230 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Staff Environmental Professional
SOCOTEC —Alameda, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
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Regulatory Compliance Assistant Scientist
Terracon —Concord, CA
- $28.93 - $40.63 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Entry level Environmental Technician / Project Manager - Industrial Hygiene
AEI Consultants —Walnut Creek, CA
- $70,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cleanroom Environmental Monitoring Technicians
Prime Analytical Laboratories, LLC —Concord, CA
- $25.20 - $30.35 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- English
- Driver's License
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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Department of Public Health -
Contra Costa County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,623 - $8,290 a month
6 days ago

Qualifications

Health sciences research
Environmental regulations
Public health program planning
Evaluation research
Program design
Public policy development
Air quality control
Environmental health
Research project design
Policy & process development
Environmental data analysis
Public health research
Air quality assessment
Research data analysis
Environmental research
Data collection
Project management experience in government
Communication skills
Policy Development
Entry level

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Air Quality Project Coordinator

Department of Public Health

JC-527923

Air Quality Project Coordinator
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by strengthening the state environmental public health and laboratory testing program.

The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I functions as a highly skilled, technical program specialist. The HPS I assists in the planning, organizing, and carrying out of scientific research studies to reduce airborne pathogen transmission by improving air quality as mandated under Health and Safety Code §425, §105400 et seq. The HPS I assists with strategy design, policy recommendations, programmatic interventions, data collection and analysis, and evaluation methods. The HPS I provides consultations to local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations. The HPS I is responsible for complex administrative and fiscal tasks for the air quality program. The incumbent works under the direction of the Research Scientist Manager, Branch Chief of the Environmental Health Laboratory Branch (EHLB).

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1192

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

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

Working Conditions

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-527923

Position #(s):

580-721-8338-002

Working Title:

Air Quality Project Coordinator

Classification:

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in California, and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, touch the lives of everyone who calls California home, and the millions who visit here each year. The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics.

The essential functions of the Department are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH's fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics.

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

The CDPH is an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (527923) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/24/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health

CCAU Mailing

Attn: Classification & Certification Unit

P.O. Box 997378

MS 1700-1702

Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health

CCAU Drop Off

Classification & Certification Unit

1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications -
Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewed.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

An Air Quality Project Coordinator serves as the central hub of an environmental project, effectively connecting field technicians, data analysts, regulatory partners, and stakeholders.
Experience emphasizing overall project execution, including resource planning, workflow organization, and maintaining adherence to timelines and deliverables.
Experience in strong project management capabilities, skillful coordination of technical activities, and clear, consistent communication.
A solid understanding of environmental science, air quality concepts, and relevant regulatory frameworks enhances a coordinator’s ability to bridge technical and administrative needs
Ability to support informed decision-making and keep complex environmental projects on track.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Melissa Domantay
(279) 999-8906
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Statement of Qualifications:

Health program administration refers to the practice of managing and overseeing the operations of healthcare or public health programs to ensure efficient delivery of health services within a specific healthcare setting. Significant health programs include, but are not limited to: Mental Health Services, Physician Services, Medical Records, Pharmacy, Medical Appeals, Dietary, Nursing Services, Diagnostic (X-Ray, Lab), and Dental.

Describe in detail your health program administration experience including the duties performed, the length of time, with the start and end dates (month and year) of each job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by strengthening the state environmental public health and laboratory testing program.

Working Conditions

Position Details

Department Information

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Contact Information

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Equal Opportunity Employer

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