ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 174.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of California seeks an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) to lead the LEA certification and solid waste inspection programs in the Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery. The role oversees audits, certifications, and enforcement activities to protect public health and the environment, with responsibilities for policy development and staff oversight.

The position reports to the Chief and is office-centered with potential hybrid telework for eligible California residents.

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing environmental programs.
• Knowledge of solid waste, landfill, and compliance and enforcement actions.
• Ability to lead and direct staff and to develop policies and programs.
• Ability to facilitate highly sensitive communication among multidisciplinary staff including engineers, scientists, geologists attorneys and IT professionals.
• Knowledge of state budgeting, personnel, program management, productivity and training.
• Integrity, initiative, dependability, tact, and sound judgment.

Aufgaben

• Lead the LEA certification and evaluation program.
• Oversee solid waste inspection and enforcement activities.
• Develop and implement policies to assess violation significance and protect health and environment.

Kenntnisse

Environmental program management

Leadership

Solid waste enforcement

Policy development

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting: Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

JC-534501 -

JC-534501 - Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

$12,551.00 - $15,602.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/17/2026

Under general direction of the Chief, the incumbent will provide leadership and management for Supervising Environmental Scientist I staff implementing: the local enforcement agency (LEA) certification and evaluation program; the solid waste inspection and enforcement program; and duties where the Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (Department) acts as the Enforcement Agency (EA). The incumbent will assure that the program staff is appropriately applying basic understanding of chemistry, biology, physical and environmental sciences, environmental characteristics of waste materials and solid waste facilities and systems in their performance of: audits of the LEA's permitting, inspection, and enforcement programs and records, as well as the evaluation of the LEAs certification and / or certification maintenance; and the review, inspection, assessment and enforcement of solid waste facilities' technical documents, operations and monitoring records. The incumbent will develop and implement program policies to assess violation significance and the violation's general effect on public health, safety and the environment; and assure decisions, policies and practices are developed with the applied knowledge of statistical methods of analysis, integrated waste management economics, public health, and resource management so that decisions policies and practices are reasonable and will effectively protect the public health and safety and the environment.

The incumbent will provide general oversight of staff training and mentoring related to the determination of solid waste facilities' compliance with State Minimum Standards (SMS) and permit terms and conditions, solid waste facility compliance and enforcement activities, assessment of LEA performance and, if necessary, LEA completion of compliance work plans to improve performance. The incumbent will provide general oversight of accurate staff data input, the inventory of facilities that fail to meet SMS, and development of methodologies to improve information in the Department's solid waste facility database.

As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works in a high-rise office building in downtown Sacramento, in an office cubicle in a smoke-free environment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Mandatory overtime, including evening and weekend work may be necessary during the year end closing process or when the department is mission tasked. Travel may be required locally and within the state.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated Management Experience.
• Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience with Solid Waste, Landfill, and Waste Tire Compliance and Enforcement actions.
• Ability to lead , innovate and oversee a high profile office and to organize, direct and assign staff in the development and implementation of policies and programs.
• Ability to facilitate highly sensitive communication to enable problem solving and decision making among multi disciplinary staff including engineers, scientists, geologists attorneys and information technology professionals.
• Knowledge of State procedures relating to budget, personnel, program management, productivity, quality improvement and training.
• Possession of personal characteristics of integrity, initiative, dependability, tact, and sound judgment.

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at CalHR Benefits Website - CalHR

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Alexis Robison

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Other

This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your applications. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in a failure to meet job requirements.

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.

Classification: $12,551.00 - $15,602.00

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time