ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Department of Food & Agriculture · Stanislaus County
Salary: $4,418 – $9,321 per month
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist will conduct environmental health inspections on dairy farms and at milk processing and PRMP plants, gather scientific data, research and investigate food safety hazards, collect samples for regulatory surveillance, test pasteurization equipment for proper operation and food safety controls, and provide analytical expertise and reports on specific food safety parameters on dairy farms, milk processing plants, bulk milk haulers and other dairy food and PRMP facilities, including those associated with possible illegal sales of substandard dairy products to California consumers.
As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $82,434. That is $3,594 below the $86,028 median among 22 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
Department of Food & Agriculture currently has 19 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 4 current state openings in Stanislaus County, including this position.
Application timeline
This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 22 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.
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These employers are currently listing the same normalized role:
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- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST at State Lands Commission
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST at Department of Fish and Wildlife — Yolo County
- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST at Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery — Sacramento County
Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 14, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.