HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Chatsworth Regional Office

Job summary

State of California's Department of Toxic Substances Control seeks a Hazardous Substances Engineer/Project Manager in Chatsworth, CA. The role reviews and prepares technical reports, supports remedial design, and ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget.

This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid telework option and a salary range of $6,488 to $12,152 per month. Responsibilities include workload planning, cost estimation, data analysis, and coordinating multiple projects to

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental assessments, investigations or remediation.
• Experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience in project budgeting.
• Experience interacting with the public.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and/or prepare technical engineering reports and other documents.
• Evaluate site characterization data to support remedial design and implementation.
• Perform statistical and trend analysis on data to define treatment effectiveness.
• Review or prepare cost estimates to ensure adequate financial assurance.
• Plan and manage a workload with multiple projects and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Public interaction

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Project Manager
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: 11/20/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Are you looking for a challenging project management position protecting human health and the environment? We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Come join us today!

As a Hazardous Substances Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

• Review and/or prepare technical engineering reports and other documents including, but not limited to, Phase I reports, Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, Resource and Cost Recovery Act Facility Assessments, site characterization workplans and reports, sampling and analysis plans, human health and ecological risk assessments, pilot and treatability studies, feasibility studies, remedy selection documents, design, implementation, completion reports, operation and maintenance plans, five-year reviews and long-term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans
• Evaluate site characterization data to support engineering remedial design and implementation
• Perform statistical and trend analysis on data to define the overall effectiveness of remedial treatment technology
• Review or prepare cost estimates to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy and long-term operation and maintenance
• Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple projects to ensure all assignments are completed on time and within budget
• Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules to facilitate allocation of resources

If you have previously applied to JC-514323, you are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.

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

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. 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, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the telework policy and/or future program needs. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER $6,488.00 - $7,735.00A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00B $8,896.00 - $11,131.00C $9,712.00 - $12,152.00D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Chatsworth Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Regional office in Chatsworth, 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!

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in conducting environmental assessments, investigations or remediation
• Experience in project planning and scheduling
• Experience in project budgeting
• Experience interacting with the public
• Strong written and verbal communication, and organization skills

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Recruitment
[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.

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.

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Examination Information

List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Hazardous Substances Engineer , please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information:

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.