SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control in Chatsworth seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to lead a team in enforcement and emergency response. You will oversee inspections, coordinate multi‑agency efforts and guide enforcement actions to protect California’s communities and environment.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex investigations and negotiations within a regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Experience supervising staff in enforcement and emergency response.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage projects and workloads.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, direct and evaluate staff work in inspections and enforcement.
• Oversee inspections of hazardous waste generators, facilities and handlers to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate joint inspections with other agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead settlement negotiations and enforce legal actions as needed.
• Develop Annual Work Plan and manage unit operations in Chatsworth.

Skills

Inspect & enforce

Staff supervision

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

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-538274

Position #(s): 810-913-0764-002

Working Title: Unit Chief

Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$10,854.00 - $13,493.00

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Chatsworth Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at out Regional Office in Chatsworth, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) 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!

DTSC Recruitment Survey : Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

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

Job Description And Duties

DTSC is hiring a supervisor in the Chatsworth Office to oversee a team in the Enforcement and Emergency Response Division (EERD). We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, experienced, knowledgeable individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and technical skills. Your efforts will help advance the DTSC’s mission and vision of protecting the public and the environment through inspections, enforcement and emergency response.

As a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) you will have the opportunity to:

• Plan, organize, schedule, direct and evaluate the work of staff that perform inspection and enforcement related work, including but not limited to: inspections of hazardous waste generators, transporters, electronic waste handlers, handlers of certain products with hazardous materials, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to determine compliance with hazardous waste control laws and regulations
• Investigate complaints of alleged illegal hazardous waste activities
• Coordinate and conduct joint and/or multi-media inspections with federal and other state and local agencies
• Conduct settlement negotiations of enforcement cases and, when necessary, represents DTSC in the pursuit of administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions
• Work with staff to prepare penalty matrices and rationale for evaluation and ultimately for enforcement referral to DTSC’s Office of Legal Affairs, the Office of the Attorney General, or the local City and/or County District Attorney
• Develop and track Annual Work Plan (AWP) project milestones for unit staff; develop and periodically update staff duty statements; ensure staff timesheets and daily logs are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner; plan, organize, direct, and provide managerial review of the work performed by staff in the Chatsworth Office

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.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

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

The SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualifications", include your working title/classification and place of employment where you gained the experience referenced, and be no more than two (2) pages in length using Arial 12-point font. Each question must be numbered and answered in the order presented. Responses must be clear, well organized, and contain no more than five (5) grammatical and spelling errors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

• What processes/systems do you use to ensure work and project deliverables are timely, accurate, and complete?
• Describe the skills, knowledge, and abilities that will help you be a successful supervisor in the Enforcement and Emergency Response Division.