SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking a Unit Chief/ Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I to lead the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program in the Greater Los Angeles area. You will oversee environmental investigations and remediation projects, including landfills, ensuring compliance with DTSC orders and CEQA.

Responsibilities include directing staff, guiding sampling and remediation strategies, and coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and training to staff who oversee environmental investigations and cleanup activities at properties with hazardous materials, including Removal Action Workplans.
• Provide guidance on staff’s review of submitted documents, field work oversight, regulatory decision making, and communication with responsible parties and project proponents.
• Utilize high-level technical skills to oversee investigation and cleanup of property with hazardous materials including NOA and contaminated groundwater problems.
• Oversee sampling and mitigation technique evaluations based on engineering principles to ensure accuracy.
• Provide engineering analysis and design guidance for remediation technologies and participate in project meetings and negotiations with responsible parties.
• Monitor staff’s review of documents for compliance with standards and CEQA requirements and ensure remediation work meets federal and state standards.

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. 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.

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-533475

Position #(s): 810-513-3724-003

Working Title: Unit Chief

Classification: SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I

$10,138.00 - $12,603.00 A

$11,998.00 - $15,019.00 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: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Chatsworth Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Regional office in Chatsworth, CA .

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) 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 Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Site Mitigation and Restoration Program is looking for highly qualified and motivated staff to assist with the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties and the assessment of landfills experiencing subsurface elevated temperature events in the Greater Los Angeles area. This Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I position has direct reports and is responsible for the oversight of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill project located in Castaic. This challenging site requires applying engineering, geotechnical, and regulatory expertise to ensure compliance with DTSC’s Imminent and Substantial Endangerment Determination and Order.

As a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical direction and training to staff who oversee environmental investigations and cleanup activities at property where hazardous materials, substances, or waste were released into the environment, including implementation of Removal Action Workplans, and equivalents to ensure compliance with procedures/policies
• Provide guidance on staff’s review of submitted documents, field work oversight, regulatory decision making, and communication with responsible parties, project
• Utilize high-level technical skills to oversee investigation and cleanup of property with hazardous materials including naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) and contaminated groundwater problems
• Oversee and assist staff in evaluating appropriate sampling and mitigation techniques, based on accepted engineering principles and practices to ensure accuracy
• Provide engineering analysis and conceptual engineering design guidance for remediation technologies and the selection of the best remedial alternative, participate in project meetings related to project specific issues, negotiations with responsible parties and/or project proponents, and settlement meetings
• Monitor staff’s review of documents for compliance with applicable standards and requirements, conducts oversight of field work consistent with DTSC approved workplans, and ensures remediation work meets federal and state standards, including compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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.

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 2 pages in length typed in Arial, 12-point font. Your response should include references to the information in the position’s duty statement.

Your SOQ Should Address The Following

Please describe why you are the best candidate for this position. Include your experience leading teams, managing environmental conditions at landfills, and oversight of hazardous substances releases.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

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).

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.