Hazardous Substances Unit Chief – Hybrid

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control seeks an experienced Stringfellow Operations, Monitoring and Maintenance Unit Chief to manage complex treatment plant operations and regulatory oversight. You will supervise staff, oversee investigations and cleanup activities, and provide engineering guidance on remediation technologies and sampling methods.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, prepare work plans, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards for the

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations and maintenance of a complex treatment facility.
• Ability to guide staff in environmental investigations, cleanup activities and regulatory reviews.
• Knowledge of remediation technologies and sampling/mitigation methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and training to staff overseeing investigations and cleanup.
• Guide staff reviews, field oversight, regulatory decisions, and stakeholder communications.
• Apply engineering expertise to remediation design and best remedial alternatives.
• Oversee sampling plans, mitigate techniques, and DTSC-approved work plans.
• Support project meetings, negotiations, and compliance with federal/state standards.
• Coordinate work plans and schedules with the Branch Chief to meet program goals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Environmental investigations

Regulatory decision-making

Staff supervision

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

California Department of Toxic Substances Control seeks an experienced Stringfellow Operations, Monitoring and Maintenance Unit Chief to manage complex treatment plant operations and regulatory oversight. You will supervise staff, oversee investigations and cleanup activities, and provide engineering guidance on remediation technologies and sampling methods.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, prepare work plans, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards for the