Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) (incumbent) will provide first line supervision for the Environmental Scientist (ES) staff applying principles of scientific research, chemical, biological, physical, and environmental sciences, environmental characteristics of waste materials and solid waste facilities and systems as they relate to the review, inspections, assessment and enforcement of solid waste facilities technical documents, operations and monitoring records. The incumbent will oversee staff’s determination on the significance of violations and their general effect on public health, safety, and the environment; and apply knowledge of statistical methods of analysis, integrated waste management economics, public health, and resources management to assist in assessing if proposed corrective action are reasonable and will effectively protect the public health and safety and the environment. The incumbent will oversee and assure adequate staff review of facilities basic hydrology and geology, landfill gas plans, permitting, technical documentation and most recent landfill or facility engineering design and capacity figures as it relates to staff determine of compliance with the current permit and that the ensure impact to the public health and safety and the environment are being mitigated. Incumbents will oversee the evaluation of environmental monitoring data and ensure sound conclusions have been made and facility compliance with state standards are met. The incumbent will provide oversight, training and mentoring of staff in the determination of solid waste facilities’ compliance with State Minimum Standards (SMS) and permit terms and conditions through field inspection while also providing technical expertise, training and assistance to staff and local enforcement agencies (LEAs) on inspection and enforcement matters; review inspection reports for technical adequacy; oversee the maintenance of inventory of facilities that fail to meet SMS and facilities that receive enforcement orders; and ensure that enforcement information in the Department’s database has been accurate input by staff. The incumbent is required to supervise staff and to travel as part of the position with duration and time variant upon facility and stakeholder locations.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.  Beginning July 1, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.

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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.

• When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 24-294 & Position # 835-874-0764-001 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

• Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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 conducting field inspections, evaluating a facility, communicating regulatory requirements, and providing technical assistance.
• Experience evaluating, analyzing and/or problem solving complex situations, to make recommendation and development guidance documents.
• Experience in managing or acting as a lead on various projects.
• Public speaking experience, training sessions or disseminating information to large groups.
• Experience working with internal and/or external stakeholders such as other departments, local agencies and other state agencies
• Computer experience using a database to document and/or sort information and to prepare reports; and demonstrated proficiency with various computer programs, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software.
  

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at  CalHR Benefits Website - CalHR

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font. The SOQ should address each of the Desirable Qualifications listed above.

Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see requirements in Special Requirements section.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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