ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Headquarters in Sacramento. You will provide technical expertise and communicate science in support of hazardous waste management, site remediation, and consumer product safety.

As a member of our team, you will collaborate across offices on rulemaking and policy development, prepare technical reports, and help ensure compliance with environmental regulations while advancing DTSC’s

Qualifications

• General experience in science policy
• Experience working in the development, review, implementation, and/or enforcement of regulations
• Customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and science communication assistance in rulemaking packages related to the oversight of hazardous waste management activities, site mitigation activities, and chemicals in consumer products.
• Collaborate with the Office of Environmental Equity, Office of Legislative Affairs, and the Office of Communications on communication to regarding controversial rulemaking packages.
• Develop in-depth scientific understanding of DTSC’s core programs to provide an assessment of proposed regulations in context of the department’s mission and programmatic mandates.
• Prepare written documentation including executive summaries, issue papers, technical reports and memos, as appropriate, to convey research findings, conclusions, and recommendations to support policy development, evaluation, and decision making.
• Assist the Chief of Staff and the Director’s Office in compiling information for reports and updates to the Director and Chief Deputy Director.

Skills

Science policy

Regulations work

Customer service

Job description

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.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regarding the same categories, and 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537323

Position #(s): 810-200-0762-XXX

Working Title: Environmental Scientist

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,551.00 - $9,787.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Headquarters

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Headquarters office in downtown Sacramento, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

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

Job Description And Duties

• Provide technical expertise and science communication assistance in rulemaking packages related to the oversight of hazardous waste management activities, site mitigation activities, and chemicals in consumer products.
• Collaborate with the Office of Environmental Equity, Office of Legislative Affairs, and the Office of Communications on communication to regarding controversial rulemaking packages.
• Develop in-depth scientific understanding of DTSC’s core programs to provide an assessment of proposed regulations in context of the department’s mission and programmatic mandates.
• Prepare written documentation including executive summaries, issue papers, technical reports and memos, as appropriate, to convey research findings, conclusions, and recommendations to support policy development, evaluation, and decision making.
• Assist the Chief of Staff and the Director’s Office in compiling information for reports and updates to the Director and Chief Deputy Director.

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

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 3 page(s), using Arial, 12 - point font.

Please describe your experience relating to one or more of the following items:

• General experience in science policy
• Experience working in the development, review, implementation, and/or enforcement of regulations
• Customer service experience