Environmental Justice Lead Scientist (Senior)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CalRecycle’s Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, Education and Outreach seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to serve as a lead technical expert on environmental justice and tribal-relations issues. The incumbent will conduct advanced analyses, guide statewide EJ priorities, and lead complex evaluations of program impacts on California tribes and disadvantaged communities.

The role designs studies, performs fieldwork, develops guidance, and advises leadership on

Qualifications

• Advanced environmental science expertise with application to environmental justice and tribal priorities.
• Ability to independently design and lead complex scientific studies or analyses.
• Clear and effective communication of advanced scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical guidance on environmental justice and tribal-relations issues.
• Coordinate cross-division efforts to ensure consistent EJ implementation.
• Prepare high-level technical reports and public-facing materials.
• Lead outreach and partnership-building with tribes and statewide partners.

Skills

Environmental science

Environmental justice

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

CalRecycle’s Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, Education and Outreach seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to serve as a lead technical expert on environmental justice and tribal-relations issues. The incumbent will conduct advanced analyses, guide statewide EJ priorities, and lead complex evaluations of program impacts on California tribes and disadvantaged communities.

The role designs studies, performs fieldwork, develops guidance, and advises leadership on