Analyst I (JC-499564)

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 for job code 499564 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Link: CalCareers

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 1/26/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

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 after July 1, 2026.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 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 classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s 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. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

If you are interested in meaningful work to protect California’s surface and groundwaters, apply today to join us and become part of a dedicated group of team members who embrace our shared values of integrity, accountability, transparency, respect, and balance.

The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board is recruiting a full-time Analyst I in its South Lake Tahoe office, located at 2501 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The incumbent will be required to report in person to the South Lake Tahoe office Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Up to two days of telework each week may be considered for California residents after six months in the position.

Duties: 

This position will be supporting management, technical staff, and administrative staff by collaborating on process improvements; ensuring documents comply with accessibility standards; analyzing and tracking data in various databases; serving as a Public Records Act coordinator; reviewing website pages, links, and data for accuracy and relevancy; performing complex formatting of board agenda items and other complex documents and reports; and providing administrative support at regional board meetings held throughout the region. See duty statement for specific responsibilities.

Please read through this entire announcement, as part of your application package must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) pertaining to a specific list of Desirable Qualifications. See the SOQ section for instructions.

Additional information:

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.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey.

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

Job type: Full-Time

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.