PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST WATER RESOURCES

Water Resources

Leads biological assessment of water resources, setting method and interpreting results that feed into permitting and remediation decisions.

A senior scientific position, appointed where no specification is published.

What the official title list records

Class of service: Competitive
Work week: 4E
Salary code: R26

Related titles that do have a published specification

PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST, WATER RESOURCES · 01754P
SENIOR BIOLOGIST, WATER RESOURCES · 01753K
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2 WATER RESOURCES · 15872D
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3 (WATER RESOURCES) · 15876C
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3 WATER RESOURCES · 15873D
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4 WATER RESOURCES · 15874C

Code: 01744D State Competitive Range: R26 (FY 2027) Work week 4E: FLSA exempt Overtime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Career Family: PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST

Salary: $83,582.01 - $122,831.91/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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Official job specification

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