SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 128.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Department of Toxic Substances Control seeks a NorCal Schools Senior Engineering Geologist to oversee geological engineering investigations and remediation efforts at the Cal Center Regional Office in Sacramento. This permanent, full-time role requires coordinating RI/FS activities,PEA workplans, and site investigations while guiding RPs, stakeholders, and DTSC clients.

The position involves reviewing technical reports, leading project teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Aufgaben

• Provides review and comments to project managers and management on the geological engineering and technical aspects of investigation and remediation tasks.
• Overseeing and reviewing RPs essential operations and site investigations and cleanup efforts; Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEA), Site Investigation workplans and the associated reports, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Workplans, sampling plans and the associated reports, and treatability study workplans and the associated reports to characterize the extent of contamination and evaluate alternatives for remediation
• Providing technical support and guidance on preparation and implementation of remedial action workplans and design plans and specifications; evaluates the effectiveness of the remedial actions and determines if remedial actions have been appropriately implemented; oversees development and implementation of operations and maintenance plans and associated agreements; and conducts site inspections and Five-year Reviews.
• Providing technical support to other staff assigned to data analysis, and to the design and implementation of any repair, modification, or improvements to site projects; and providing technical support on various other soil and or groundwater investigation and/or remediation activities (e.g., RI, FS, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), remedial design, operation and maintenance, etc.), as necessary. Assists in Potential RP search activities.
• Serves as project manager and oversees all aspects, including review, evaluation and providing comments on all phases of, site investigation and cleanup to RPs, stakeholders, interested public and internal DTSC-clients.

Jobbeschreibung

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-538492

Position #(s): 810-591-3751-102

Working Title: NorCal Schools Senior Engineering Geologist

Classification: SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 S

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Cal Center Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC's Cal Center Regional office in Sacramento, 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!

Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

• Provides review and comments to project managers and management on the geological engineering and technical aspects of investigation and remediation tasks.
• Overseeing and reviewing RPs essential operations and site investigations and cleanup efforts; Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEA), Site Investigation workplans and the associated reports, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) Workplans, sampling plans and the associated reports, and treatability study workplans and the associated reports to characterize the extent of contamination and evaluate alternatives for remediation
• Providing technical support and guidance on preparation and implementation of remedial action workplans and design plans and specifications; evaluates the effectiveness of the remedial actions and determines if remedial actions have been appropriately implemented; oversees development and implementation of operations and maintenance plans and associated agreements; and conducts site inspections and Five-year Reviews.
• Providing technical support to other staff assigned to data analysis, and to the design and implementation of any repair, modification, or improvements to site projects; and providing technical support on various other soil and or groundwater investigation and/or remediation activities (e.g., RI, FS, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), remedial design, operation and maintenance, etc.), as necessary. Assists in Potential RP search activities.
• Serves as project manager and oversees all aspects, including review, evaluation and providing comments on all phases of, site investigation and cleanup to RPs, stakeholders, interested public and internal DTSC-clients.

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

Special Requirements

• 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.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages in length, be clearly written and well-organized, single spaced, 1-inch margins, and Arial font, size 12.

Your SOQ Should Address The Following

• Describe your experience in preparing technical interpretations of geological data while creating or reviewing environmental reports for accuracy / regulatory compliance and your experience communicating geologic findings to nontechnical audiences such as community stakeholders.

Final Filing Date: 11/24/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).