Lead Hazardous Substances Engineer I — Hybrid Role

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I for the Chatsworth Regional Office in Los Angeles County. The role oversees the Chiquita Canyon Landfill project, providing technical direction to staff, reviewing regulatory decisions, and ensuring compliance with CEQA and DTSC orders.

The position requires a valid CDL and submission of a SOQ. This is a permanent, full-time role with a hybrid work arrangement, located at DTSC’s

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required (no SOQ may disqualify).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and training to staff overseeing environmental investigations and cleanup activities at properties with hazardous materials or waste.
• Oversee staff review of documents, field work oversight, regulatory decision making, and communication with responsible parties.
• Utilize high-level technical skills to oversee investigation and cleanup of properties with hazardous materials including NOA and groundwater issues.
• Evaluate sampling and mitigation techniques to ensure accuracy per engineering principles.
• Provide engineering analysis and design guidance for remediation technologies and select best remedial alternatives.

Job description

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I for the Chatsworth Regional Office in Los Angeles County. The role oversees the Chiquita Canyon Landfill project, providing technical direction to staff, reviewing regulatory decisions, and ensuring compliance with CEQA and DTSC orders.

The position requires a valid CDL and submission of a SOQ. This is a permanent, full-time role with a hybrid work arrangement, located at DTSC’s