Lead Environmental Scientist - Enforcement & Response (Hybrid)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control in Chatsworth seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to lead a team in enforcement and emergency response. You will oversee inspections, coordinate multi‑agency efforts and guide enforcement actions to protect California’s communities and environment.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex investigations and negotiations within a regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Experience supervising staff in enforcement and emergency response.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage projects and workloads.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, direct and evaluate staff work in inspections and enforcement.
• Oversee inspections of hazardous waste generators, facilities and handlers to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate joint inspections with other agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead settlement negotiations and enforce legal actions as needed.
• Develop Annual Work Plan and manage unit operations in Chatsworth.

Skills

Inspect & enforce

Staff supervision

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

California Department of Toxic Substances Control in Chatsworth seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to lead a team in enforcement and emergency response. You will oversee inspections, coordinate multi‑agency efforts and guide enforcement actions to protect California’s communities and environment.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex investigations and negotiations within a regulatory framework.