Environmental Justice Public Outreach Specialist

California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Brea (CA)

Hybrid

USD 72,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) seeks a Public Participation Specialist (Analyst II) to engage California communities in environmental equity initiatives. The role focuses on public outreach, effective communication, and collaboration across local, state, and federal stakeholders to support cleanup projects and regulatory processes.

The position emphasizes bilingual capabilities, outreach experience, and strong written and analytical skills, with hybrid telework in the

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications include bilingual capabilities, experience in public outreach, experience in public speaking, strong written communication, experience with diverse communities, and strong analytical experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for Public Outreach and Engagement projects in the Southern California regions.
Provide public participation support to DTSC core programs and OEE.
Coordinate communication with stakeholders including officials, DTSC teams, environmental justice groups, and community members.
Facilitate effective and timely communication between the public and the Department.
Contribute to program communication components, project management, and participation in strategic teams.