ANALYST III

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking a Senior Public Participation Specialist for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Project (SSFL). This hybrid role blends telework with field work in Los Angeles County to engage underserved communities and support DTSC's regulatory processes.

Responsibilities include facilitating two‑way communication, developing engagement activities, and managing public meetings and outreach campaigns to advance public participation for

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include public speaking and engagement, environmental justice experience, project management or lead experience, professionalism, punctuality, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate two-way communication between the public and the department on this complex and controversial project with a multitude of stakeholders and ensure external stakeholders have opportunities to participate in DTSC's decision making processes
• Independently develop, implement, and evaluate public engagement activities related to the development and adoption of regulations affecting the SSFL project
• Use analytical reasoning to leverage applicable laws, industry insights, and stakeholder feedback to guide content strategy for production of public participation documents
• Use public meeting management principles to plan, organize, notice, and manage in-person and virtual educational programs (meetings, events, workshops)
• Analyze and report on community information to make data-driven decisions about public participation approaches
• Manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic outreach and awareness campaigns related to the development and adoption of SSFL communications and messaging for the project including operations, regulations, alignment with DTSC, messaging goals, and project objectives

Skills

Public engagement

Public speaking

Environmental justice

Project management

Team player

Communication

Administrative experience

Professional

Punctual

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-532983

Position #(s)

810-713-5402-001

Working Title

Senior Public Participation Specialist

Classification

ANALYST III

$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

1

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

Chatsworth Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Regional office in Chatsworth, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is hiring a Senior Public Participation Specialist for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Project (SSFL), a DTSC environmental project for communities that suffer from multiple sources of contamination. If you are aware of an individual that may have a passion for environmental justice, social, and racial equity, and wants to be a part of a diverse and dynamic team, please share this hiring opportunity!

In this position, the individual will work independently performing Senior Level Public Participation Outreach and Engagement activities associated with the planning, coordination, facilitation, and all other activities required to further engage the public in underserved communities related to the SSFL project. Hybrid position (telework/field work). This position will require field work to support the communities we serve.

Please advise potential candidates that they will need to take the exam for the Analyst III.

• Facilitate two-way communication between the public and the department on this complex and controversial project with a multitude of stakeholders and ensure external stakeholders have opportunities to participate in DTSC's decision making processes
• Independently develop, implement, and evaluate public engagement activities related to the development and adoption of regulations affecting the SSFL project
• Use analytical reasoning to leverage applicable laws, industry insights, and stakeholder feedback to guide content strategy for production of public participation documents
• Use public meeting management principles to plan, organize, notice, and manage in-person and virtual educational programs (meetings, events, workshops)
• Analyze and report on community information to make data-driven decisions about public participation approaches
• Manage the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic outreach and awareness campaigns related to the development and adoption of SSFL communications and messaging for the project including operations, regulations, alignment with DTSC, messaging goals, and project objectives

Desirable Qualifications We Look For

• Administrative Experience
• Experience in Public Speaking and Engagement
• Environmental Justice experience
• Experience with project management or lead
• Professional
• Punctual
• Team Player
• Knowledgeable
• Positive Attitude

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.

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.