SUPERVISING TOXICOLOGIST

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Cal Center Regional Office (Sacramento

Job summary

State of California DTSC is seeking a Supervising Toxicologist to lead the human health risk evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste sites. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring technically sound decisions, and guiding policy discussions with leadership and stakeholders.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, salary range of $14,494.00–$17,021.00 per month, and is based at the Cal Center Regional Office in Sacramento. Final filing date is 11/04/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large groups of multidisciplinary technical professionals.
• Experience preparing human health risk assessments for hazardous substances.
• Experience with change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise administrative staff and subordinate toxicologists responsible for risk evaluation and cleanup.
• Ensure SMRP decisions are technically sound and protective of public health and environment.
• Provide staff with support, resources and training for effective project decisions.
• Identify resources for staff recruitment, development and performance as in the DTSC plan.
• Advise with Division Chiefs, Deputy Director and Director on policy issues and respond to requests from stakeholders.
• Identify long-range plans and goals to address succession and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Staff management

Human health risk assessment

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

$14,494.00 - $17,021.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/4/2026

Are you passionate about protecting human health and the environment from hazardous substances, and restoring contaminated properties to beneficial use, especially in environmental justice communities? This is an opportunity to join DTSC’s team of professionals who work toward these goals.

As a Supervising Toxicologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage and supervise administrative staff and subordinate toxicologists responsible for the human health risk evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste contaminated properties
• Ensure that SMRP decisions are technically sound, innovative, consistent with DTSC goals and procedures, and protective of public health and the environment
• Provide staff with support, expertise, resources, and training to make appropriate project decisions in an effective and efficient matter
• Identify and procure adequate levels of resources necessary to meet staff recruitment efforts, staff development, and performance measures as outlined in the DTSC Strategic Plan
• Advise and consult with the Division Chiefs, Deputy Director, and Director with respect to policy issues associated with SMRP and respond to requests from Cal/EPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, environmental and related stakeholder groups, and public regarding cleanup issues
• Identifies appropriate long-range plans and goals to address succession planning and knowledge transfer

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING TOXICOLOGIST

SUPERVISING TOXICOLOGIST $14,494.00 - $17,021.00 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Cal Center Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Cal Center Regional office in Sacramento, 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!

• 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 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized, and Arial font, size 12.

The SOQ should address the following:

1. Why do you want the Supervising Toxicologist position within the Department of Toxic Substances Control?

2. What strategies would you use to manage workload, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume regulatory environment?

3. Describe what makes you an effective communicator and how you will work within a team.

4. As a leader, how do you think cultural diversity among staff influences team performance and decision-making?

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience and ability to manage large groups of multidisciplinary technical professionals
• Experience and knowledge of preparing human health risk assessments for hazardous substances in the environment
• Experience with change management
• Ability to assess political, technical and economic aspects of projects
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders

Public meeting experience

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:
Class & Recruitment
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) | Commission

Examination Information

List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Supervising Toxicologist , please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information.

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.