Environmental Scientist - Policy & Regulation Specialist

California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 51,000 - 109,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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.