Branch Chief: Hazardous Substances Engineering (Hybrid)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control in Cypress Regional Office, Orange County, seeks a Branch Chief for the Schools Evaluation and Brownfields Outreach Branch. Lead a high-functioning team of engineers, geologists, and scientists to make schools safe and accelerate redevelopment of contaminated land.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and collaboration with Cal/EPA, the Governor’s Office, and stakeholders to ensure public health and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise administrative staff and subordinate supervisory engineers, geologists, and scientists responsible for the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous substance contaminated properties
• Ensure that SMRP decisions are technically sound, innovative, consistent with DTSC goals and procedures, and protective of public health and the environment
• Provide staff with the support, expertise, resources, and training to make appropriate project decisions in an effective and efficient matter
• Identify and procure adequate levels of resources necessary to meet staff recruitment efforts, staff development, and performance measures as outlined in the DTSC Strategic Plan
• Advise and consult with the Division Chiefs, Deputy Director, and Director with respect to policy issues associated with SMRP and responds to requests from Cal/EPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, environmental and related stakeholder groups, and public regarding cleanup issues

Job description

California Department of Toxic Substances Control in Cypress Regional Office, Orange County, seeks a Branch Chief for the Schools Evaluation and Brownfields Outreach Branch. Lead a high-functioning team of engineers, geologists, and scientists to make schools safe and accelerate redevelopment of contaminated land.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and collaboration with Cal/EPA, the Governor’s Office, and stakeholders to ensure public health and environmental protection.