CalRecycle · 1 hour ago
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$7,820/mo - $10,732/moCalRecycle is the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, focused on promoting recycling and waste management to achieve a circular economy. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to lead technical efforts in product stewardship compliance, conducting research, investigations, and enforcement related to environmental regulations.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringGovernmentRecycling
Responsibilities
Perform difficult, complex, sensitive scientific and technical duties related to CalRecycle’s product stewardship compliance
Utilize principles of scientific research, physical and environmental sciences, and statistical analysis
Assess and enforce regulations, review and analyze technical documents, evaluate operations and monitor records, and conduct inspections and compliance assessments
Determine the significance of violations and their general effect on public health, safety, environmental justice, and the environment for the program
Provide training and mentoring of staff in the determination of compliance with state minimum standards
Offer technical expertise on evaluation and enforcement matters; review findings and reports for technical adequacy
Ensure that enforcement information in the Department’s databases has been accurately input by staff
Independently identify problems, develop courses of action, and conduct investigations and studies that yield information and recommendations to improve the department’s oversight of product stewardship compliance programs
Play a key role in the development and implementation of new enforcement programs related to products with extended producer responsibility (EPR) and product stewardship requirements
Travel throughout California involving multiple, consecutive days away from the office and overnight stays
Qualification
Required
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
The applicant must possess a current California Drivers License and maintain a good driving record
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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting
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
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
Preferred
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
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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