Project Manager: Engineering Geologist (Landfill Cleanup)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) seeks a Project Manager (Engineering Geologist) to lead oversight of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill project in the Greater Los Angeles area. This permanent, full-time role is based in Chatsworth and offers hybrid telework.

Responsibilities include managing investigations, reviewing geotechnical work, and ensuring compliance with DTSC orders while coordinating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as a Professional Geologist.
• Geotechnical experience or a Certified Engineering Geologist license.
• Experience with landfill regulations or landfills with subsurface elevated temperature events.
• Experience with written and verbal science communication, including reports and work plans.
• Valid California Drivers License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day investigation and cleanup of hazardous sites.
• Plan and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules to allocate resources.
• Prepare estimates for oversight costs and coordinate invoice payments.
• Update EnviroStor with milestones and key documents.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory coordination

Job description

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) seeks a Project Manager (Engineering Geologist) to lead oversight of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill project in the Greater Los Angeles area. This permanent, full-time role is based in Chatsworth and offers hybrid telework.

Responsibilities include managing investigations, reviewing geotechnical work, and ensuring compliance with DTSC orders while coordinating with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.