Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DTSC has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Bay Area Branch of the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. The Environmental Scientist will provide regulatory oversight for the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites in the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of coastal California. The sites include fast-paced redevelopment projects and projects in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by contamination. The purpose of this work is to protect people’s health and the environment from toxic substances, and to restore contaminated land to enhance economic vitality. Come join us today!

As an Environmental Scientist you will have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate site history, scientific data, and site conditions to formulate a conceptual site model, assess the potential overall impact to human health and the environment, and make risk management decisions that support remedy selection and allow integration of the remedy with site development
• Review or prepare technical reports and other documents for compliance with approved plans and regulations, and in consideration of applicable guidance and technically supported practices
• Review or prepare cost estimates and coordinate with the other DTSC staff to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy and long-term operation and maintenance
• Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple assignments on projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines to complete assignments on time and within budget
• Coordinate and conduct on-site oversight of field activities including the collection of field samples, construction of remedies, and remedial system operation and maintenance
• Interface with members of the public, legislators, the regulated community, other agencies, and the media regarding site information

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience with environmental site assessment and site cleanup
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (CERCLA, RCRA) and framework
• Experience working with people outside of the organization (members of the public, clients, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Practice evaluating data to formulate an understanding of conditions and make decisions
• Coursework in environmental science, chemistry, geology, environmental health, or a related field preferred

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• 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.

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: 1/14/2025

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 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

Berkeley Regional Office

Attn: Karina Navarro

700 Heinz Avenue

Berkeley , CA 94710-2721

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Berkeley Regional Office

Karina Navarro

700 Heinz Avenue

Berkeley , CA 94710-2721

Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

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 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.

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:

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Karina Navarro
(510) 540-3768
Karina.Navarro@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# 461544  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 .

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

Job Tags

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