SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

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. 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 #(s): 810-911-0764-002

Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY) $10,854.00 - $13,493.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Department Information This position is located at our Cal Center Regional office in Sacramento, CA. 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 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!

Job Description And Duties Oversees staff conducting Violations Scoring Procedures (VSP) scoring of treatment, storage, or disposal facilities (TSDF) holding DTSC hazardous waste facility permits and ensures that all TSDF violation scoring is conducted pursuant applicable regulations and established processes. Oversees the Inspector Training Program, including the development, delivery, tracking, and continuous improvement of inspection and enforcement training, and the establishment of workload standards aligned with DTSC priorities, policies, and goals. Reviews and develops policies, procedures, regulations, and guidance; ensures statewide consistency through coordination, communication, and staff training. Oversees Annual Work Plan (AWP) implementation, including milestone tracking, resource planning, and coordination of equipment, tools, training, and budget needs. Directs and supervises inspection and enforcement staff conducting hazardous waste compliance inspections, complaint investigations, enforcement case development, regulatory reporting, records management, and data entry to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and program effectiveness. Oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of inspection field tablet software, including ArcGIS Survey123 and other enforcement program tools. Manages administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement case activities, including settlement negotiations, legal referrals, consent orders, enforcement orders, and expert or percipient witness testimony. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.