California Department of Toxic Substances Control · 1 day ago
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$7,820/mo - $10,732/moThe California Department of Toxic Substances Control is dedicated to protecting the environment and public health. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to lead training and assistance efforts related to hazardous waste management and compliance with environmental regulations.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and initiate the most complex, sensitive, and difficult work of the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) Training and Assistance Unit to ensure effective training and assistance in the areas of hazardous waste management and tiered permitting is provided to the CUPAs and to the CUPA Support Branch personnel
Develop training strategies and workplans in collaboration with CUPAs and DTSC staff
Develop, review and implement training to the CUPA and DTSC staff
Serve as the lead in coordinating and communicating technical training information to CUPAs, EERD, and California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) Boards, Departments and Offices (BDOs), plus coordinating with and assisting the EERD Enforcement Performance Management Branch on training development and delivery
Develop training curriculum and provide training in person and virtually
Prepare updates and briefings for DTSC management on hazardous waste and tiered permitting-related trainings and support provided to the CUPAs and the private sector
Qualification
Required
Possess an understanding of environmental regulation and/or hazardous waste
Experience with inspections, enforcement, and/or investigation, including sampling
Experience in leading, mentoring, project management, technical consultation, and/or review of staff work
Training experience, including curriculum development, presentations on scientific/technical topics to diverse audiences, and/or other public participation and community outreach/public educational experiences
Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders
Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL)
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager's review
Preferred
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
Company
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
The mission of the Department of Toxic Substances Control is to protect California’s people and environment from harmful effects of toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources, enforcing hazardous waste laws, reducing hazardous waste generation and encouraging the manufacture of chemically safer products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Isaac Vallee
Chief Technology Officer
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