SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

The Department of Toxic Substances Control is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to manage the External Communications and Environmental Justice Unit. Responsibilities include overseeing interdisciplinary teams, evaluating proposed legislation, and developing regulations to promote safer consumer products. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in environmental justice. This is a permanent, full-time position based in California with in-office work.
The Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program is a passionate and diverse team of scientists, engineers, market researchers, and analysts working to protect California's people and the environment by advancing the design, development, and use of chemically safer products. SCP is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) who will be responsible for managing our External Communications and Environmental Justice Unit. Join our Team today!

As a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) you will have the opportunity to:

Manage, guide, and direct interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers in support of implementing the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Regulations (California Code of Regulations, title 22, chapter 55)

Oversee review of proposed legislation, development of legislative proposals, and writing of regulation in support of SCP’s mission to protect human health and the environment

Plan, organize, direct, and provide managerial review of the work performed in the External Communication and Environmental Justice Unit, such as:
• Researching the hazards and exposure potential of chemicals used in consumer products
• Evaluating and prioritizing products for possible designation as Priority Products
• Developing regulations
• Developing guidance and criteria for identifying safer alternatives to Chemicals of Concern
• Evaluating Alternatives Analyses submitted by manufacturers of Priority Products
• Evaluating compliance with Priority Product regulations
• Engaging with interested and affected parties
• Liaising with the Office of Communications to issue press releases, answer media inquiries, and post on social media
• Evaluating and expanding the program’s contribution to fostering environmental justice in the External Communication and Environmental Justice Unit to ensure high quality work in support of SCP’s mission

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:
• Experience leading and/or supervising multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to lead within a team environment that values the diverse areas of experience and expertise of program staff
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication and conflict resolution
• Experience communicating complex scientific concepts to the public
• Experience fostering environmental justice
• Ability to analyze technical and policy issues, evaluate technical work, provide constructive feedback, and make effective decisions
• Ability to support staff and provide opportunities for development and high performance
• Good organizational and project portfolio management skills

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

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-473678

Position #(s):

810-342-0764-001

Working Title:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Classification:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$10,538.00 - $13,100.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

This position is located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office, or Berkeley Regional Office.

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!

DTSC Recruitment Survey:

Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

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

Special Requirements

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.

In your SOQ, please consider how your own background, experiences, or areas of interest can contribute to our work. Please write clearly and provide examples of relevant experience. The SOQ should be typed with the applicant’s name in the upper right-hand corner. The SOQ should not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, using at least a 12-point font.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe your leadership and/or supervisorial strengths and experiences, with an emphasis on leading scientific and/or engineering teams to effectively achieve specific goals and outcomes.

2. Describe your experience:
• Translating science into policy
• Communicating complex scientific concepts to the public
• Fostering environmental justice.

3. How have you prepared yourself to work at the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) level?

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: 4/23/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Headquarters

Attn: Talent Acquisition

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento, CA 95812-0806

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

CalEPA

Talent Acquisition

1001 I Street

Sacramento, CA 95814-2828

Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by close of business on the final filing da

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5034
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Valerie Ruvalcaba
(916) 445-2922
Valerie.Ruvalcaba@dtsc.ca.gov

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.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov

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.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 473678 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.

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 education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org.

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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 Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1343

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.