Senior Public Participation Specialist (Hybrid)

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 8,300; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is hiring a Senior Public Participation Specialist for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Project (SSFL). This hybrid, permanent, full-time role is based at the Chatsworth Regional Office in Los Angeles County.

You will lead senior-level public participation outreach, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and facilitating engagement activities to support DTSC regulatory decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking and engagement.
• Knowledge of environmental justice principles and community outreach.
• Experience with project management or leading initiatives.
• Administrative experience and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate two-way communication between the public and the department on the SSFL project.
• Independently develop and evaluate public engagement activities related to regulations affecting the SSFL project.
• Use analytical reasoning to guide content strategy for public participation documents.
• Plan and manage in-person and virtual educational programs (meetings, events, workshops).
• Analyze community information to inform participation approaches.

Skills

Public speaking

Engagement

Environmental justice

Project management

Administrative experience

Job description

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is hiring a Senior Public Participation Specialist for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Project (SSFL). This hybrid, permanent, full-time role is based at the Chatsworth Regional Office in Los Angeles County.

You will lead senior-level public participation outreach, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and facilitating engagement activities to support DTSC regulatory decisions.