SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking a Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer in the Sacramento area to lead the LABRIC program within the Exide Division. This role involves coordinating geologists, engineers, scientists, and staff to advance site discovery, screening, investigation, and cleanup activities, ensuring health and environmental protection.

The successful candidate will develop scopes, review technical documents, manage contracts and CEQA processes, and drive

Responsibilities

• Lead effort in site discovery and site screening activities to identify any area of the state that is reasonably suspected to have been contaminated by the operation of a lead-acid battery recycling facility
• Review site documentation including historical land use and operational information; regulatory records; research reports; environmental assessments; project scoping documents; field workplans; sampling reports; and Preliminary Endangerment Assessment reports to determine if a hazardous substance release has occurred at a site(s)
• Develop site investigation and cleanup scopes
• Provide reviews/comments to project managers and management on the engineering and technical aspects of investigation and remediation tasks
• Independently manage and review the technical and CEQA aspects of investigation and remediation tasks including assesses and tracks proposed project schedules and regulatory developments; develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, scopes of work, work orders, field orders, and change orders; develop and review cost estimates and standards of performance; evaluate contractor performance and deliverables; and organizes and manages project data
• Manage resources by providing resource estimates, and manage and coordinate with support staff, other agencies, and project contractors to ensure timely completion of project milestones

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537324

Position #(s): 810-151-3725-002

Working Title: Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer

Classification: SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

$9,654.00 - $12,004.00 A

$11,427.00 - $14,305.00 B

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 our Cal Center Regional office in Sacramento, 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!

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

Job Description And Duties

The Site Mitigation and Restoration Program in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer for the Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facility Investigation and Cleanup program (LABRIC) within the Exide Division. This individual will work with geologists, engineers, and scientists, and an administrative staff in the LABRIC program, including site discovery and screening, site investigation and cleanup, project management, and interaction with various stakeholders. If you have a passion to apply your engineering and project management skill set to the protection of human health and the environment in an extremely interesting program, then this job is for you!

• Lead effort in site discovery and site screening activities to identify any area of the state that is reasonably suspected to have been contaminated by the operation of a lead-acid battery recycling facility


• Review site documentation including, but not limited to historical land use and operational information; regulatory records; research reports; environmental assessments; project scoping documents; field workplans; sampling reports; and Preliminary Endangerment Assessment reports to determine if a hazardous substance release has occurred at a site(s)


• Develop site investigation and cleanup scopes


• Provide reviews/comments to project managers and management on the engineering and technical aspects of investigation and remediation tasks


• Independently manage and review the technical and CEQA aspects of investigation and remediation tasks including assesses and tracks proposed project schedules and regulatory developments; develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, scopes of work, work orders, field orders, and change orders; develop and review cost estimates and standards of performance; evaluate contractor performance and deliverables; and organizes and manages project data


• Manage resources by providing resource estimates, and manage and coordinate with support staff, other agencies, and project contractors to ensure timely completion of project milestones

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 should be no more than 1 page(s) in length, free of grammatical and spelling errors, and Arial font size 12.

Your SOQ Should Address The Following:

• Describe why you are a highly qualified candidate for this position.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

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).

Address for Mailing Application Packages

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Headquarters

Attn: Classification & Recruitment JC-537324

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento , CA 95812-0806

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

Department of Toxic Substances Control

CalEPA

DTSC Human Resources

1001 I Street

Sacramento , CA 95814-2828

Applications must be received, and date stamped by close of business on the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.


• Resume is required and must be included.


• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the \"Special Requirements\" section above for additional information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.