Environmental Compliance Scientist Climate (Hybrid)

CalRecycle; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CalRecycle seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our Sacramento County team in a hybrid, permanent full-time role. You will evaluate and enforce environmental regulations, including AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383, coordinating with cities, counties and state agencies to achieve climate goals.

The role requires strong investigative and analytical skills, ongoing travel up to 25%, and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience applying environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to evaluate compliance and provide enforcement recommendations.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance for cities/counties, districts, schools, and agencies.
• Conduct in-depth research and problem-solving to support enforcement actions.
• Prepare reports, NOVs, CAPs and other enforcement documents to meet statewide goals.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory research

Problem-solving

Job description

CalRecycle seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our Sacramento County team in a hybrid, permanent full-time role. You will evaluate and enforce environmental regulations, including AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383, coordinating with cities, counties and state agencies to achieve climate goals.

The role requires strong investigative and analytical skills, ongoing travel up to 25%, and a valid California driver’s license.