Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Southern Arkansas University; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CalRecycle seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to serve as a lead technical expert on environmental justice and tribal relations issues. The role provides high-level scientific guidance, leads complex projects, and supports policy development to address the needs of California Native American tribes and disadvantaged communities.

The incumbent designs and leads studies, evaluates environmental implications of program decisions, and advises leadership on emerging EJ

Qualifications

• Lead technical expert on environmental justice and tribal relations within CalRecycle.
• Conducts advanced scientific analyses and leads complex analytical projects.
• Advises leadership on emerging environmental justice considerations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced scientific analyses, develops departmentwide best practices, and advises leadership on environmental justice considerations.
• Independently designs and leads studies, evaluates environmental implications of program decisions, and recommends actions to strengthen equitable access and reduce environmental burdens.
• Coordinate across divisions to ensure consistency in EJ implementation, development of technical tools and guidance, and participation in statewide initiatives.
• Travel may be required up to 10 percent of the time.

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager I in the Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, Education, and Outreach (EJTREO), Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) serves as a lead technical expert on environmental justice and tribal relations issues within CalRecycle. The incumbent provides high level scientific guidance, leads complex analytical projects, and supports strategic policy development to ensure CalRecycle programs effectively respond to the needs and priorities of California Native American tribes, disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, rural populations, farmworkers, and youth. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) conducts advanced scientific analyses, develops departmentwide best practices, and advises leadership on emerging environmental justice considerations. The incumbent independently designs and leads studies, evaluates the environmental implications of program decisions, and recommends actions that strengthen equitable access and reduce disproportionate environmental burdens. The role also includes coordination across divisions to ensure consistency in environmental justice implementation, development of technical tools and guidance, and participation in statewide initiatives. Travel may be required up to 10 percent of the time. The incumbent must possess a valid California Driver's License and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Pull Notice Program.