CalRecycle · 3 hours ago
Environmental Scientist
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$4,418/mo - $6,035/moCalRecycle is the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, working towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses materials. They are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Scientist to perform scientific, analytical, and technical assistance duties to implement enforcement requirements and assist with program analysis for the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringGovernmentRecycling
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of scientific, analytical, and technical assistance duties to implement enforcement requirements and assist with program analysis of compliance policies for CalRecycle’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024
Work under direct supervision performing the least complex scientific work; under general supervision performing moderately complex work; or independently performing the most complex work
Apply the principles of scientific research and analytical skills to perform complex technical tasks and use statistical knowledge to gather, assess, and review data in order to ensure compliance with CalRecycle's producer responsibility and product stewardship requirements and regulations
Determine violations and their general effects on public health, safety, and the environment for the programs, reviewing findings and preparing reports for technical adequacy on enforcement matters, and performing related work
Conduct research of businesses, products, and industries to plan inspections and conduct investigations; develop sound conclusions and recommendations for the issuance of timely, concise and complete inspection reports; and compile defensible facts for legal documents
Serve as an EPR compliance program liaison and educate stakeholders verbally and in writing; accurately explain the law and potential enforcement consequences; prepare correspondence; meet regulatory deadlines; and implement established enforcement processes
Evaluate the significance of violations of non-compliant entities and program trends; compile, organize data and use mathematical formulas and develop databases and tools to perform statistical analyses to track compliance trends of the regulated community to evaluate overall program success; recommend corrective actions or penalties and fines to effectively achieve the program(s) mandates to protect public health and safety and the environment
Prepare findings to present and conduct technical trainings to supervisors, technical offices, Executive Management and Stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Valid California Drivers License (CDL)
Submission of a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature
Indication of RPA 25-141 & Position # 835-859-0762-001 in the 'Job Title(s)' section of the Standard State Application
Attachment of a copy of transcripts (unofficial or official) to the application
Completion of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 or the Electronic State Employment Application
Inclusion of a resume
Completion of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
Company
CalRecycle
CalRecycle (California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) oversees California’s efforts to reduce waste and build a circular economy that reuses materials endlessly to cut trash pollution and save our limited resources.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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