Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

CalRecycle; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CalRecycle is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to lead complex scientific duties related to climate change. This hybrid role in Sacramento involves managing projects, providing expertise in organic management, and participating in policymaking. Applicants must submit a complete application by 05/28/2025.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to travel statewide (~10%).
• Compliance with telework policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex scientific and technical duties related to climate change initiatives.
• Oversee research on solid waste management impacts on climate change.
• Serve as primary legislative contact for solid waste management issues.

Skills

Expertise in organic management technologies

Recycling technologies

SLCP reduction strategies

Life cycle analysis

Energy initiatives

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)

Join CalRecycle as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist).

This role involves performing complex scientific and technical duties related to climate change initiatives, overseeing research on solid waste management impacts on climate change, managing projects, and participating in policymaking and advisory panels.

Key responsibilities include providing expertise on organic management technologies, recycling technologies, SLCP reduction strategies under SB 1383, and emission impacts in life cycle analyses and energy initiatives. The position also serves as the primary legislative contact for solid waste management issues related to climate change.

Requirements include: possession of a valid California Driver's License, ability to travel statewide (~10%), and compliance with telework policies. The role is based in Sacramento County with a hybrid work setup, requiring at least 2 days in-office or in the field, increasing to four days starting 07/01/2025.

Applicants must submit a complete application, including a standard state application (Form Std.678), resume, transcripts, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The final filing date is 05/28/2025.

CalRecycle values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where employees from varied backgrounds can thrive. The department's mission is to protect California’s environment through resource reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives.