Quick Links:
- California Department of Human Resources State Examinations:Â www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx
- California Department of Human Resources Job Search:Â www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/AdvancedJobSearch.aspx
- California Department of Public Health Job Vacancies:Â www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/HRB/Pages/Environmental.aspx
- California Department of Food and Agriculture Job Vacancies:Â www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#depid=23
How to Obtain a State Job:
The State of California requires job applicants to successfully complete an examination for each classification they are interested in applying for, prior to be considered for a vacant position in that classification. Examinations for some classifications, such as for an Environmental Scientist, may be utilized for vacant positions within numerous state agencies. The examinations may take a variety of forms, such as knowledge and experience assessments, written exams, or oral exams. Candidates who successfully complete the examination are eligible to apply for vacant positions within this classification.
Interested applicants can establish a CalCareer account, and begin taking state civil service examinations, store different application versions, apply for vacancies at 150 departments, track application status, and save resumes all in one place. To create a CalCareer account: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fCalHrSecured%2fAccount%2fMyJobApplications.aspx.
How to Apply: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx?step=2
California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulates manufactured food, cannabis products, seafood/shellfish, bottled water, drugs, and medical devices. The entry level classification utilized by CDPH is:
Environmental Scientist
Annual Salary Ranges:
RANGE A: $46,212 – $57,216
RANGE B: $56,160 – $69,684
RANGE C: $71,076 – $88,368
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline. Admission to a masters or doctoral degree program in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline shall be considered to meet these education qualifications.
Note: Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of a degree before they can be considered eligible for appointment.
California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) regulates milk, dairy products, animal feed, and produce. The entry level classification utilized by CDFA is:
Environmental Scientist
Annual Salary Range: $49,740-$95,112
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline. Admission to a masters or doctoral degree program in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline shall be considered to meet these education qualifications.
Note: Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the examination, but they must produce evidence of a degree before they can be considered eligible for appointment.
Positions in the Milk and Dairy Foods Safety Branch require applicants to additionally be a Registered Dairy Inspector. The process to obtain the registration for these types of job opportunities: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Milk_and_Dairy_Food_Safety/Registered_Dairy_Inspecto r.html.
