Engineering Geologist

California Department of Toxic Substances Control provided pay range

This range is provided by California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-500624
• Position #(s): -001
• Working Title: Project Manager
• Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
• Salary Ranges:
  $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
  $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
  $9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C
  $9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D
  New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Alameda County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Berkeley Regional Office
• Department Information: This position is located at our Field office in Berkeley, 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 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. Our Vision:
  All of California is thriving in a healthy environment. 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!
• DTSC Recruitment Survey:  to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.
• Department Website:

Job Description And Duties

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is looking for an Engineering Geologist to join the Contra Costa and Solano County Cleanup Unit of the Northern California and San Gabriel Branch of the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. This new unit was created to improve the management of cleanup work overseen by DTSC, to better achieve stakeholder goals, improve relationships with the regulated community, and develop lasting relationships with communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate complex geology, hydrogeology, vapor intrusion, and contaminant fate and transport data to support remedial investigation or action.
• Oversee investigation and remediation implementation field activities; perform site inspections, reports, and follow up on progress of remedial action implementation.
• Work with staff within DTSC, other regulatory agencies, responsible parties, project proponents, local agencies, developers, landowners, contractors, and attorneys to ensure expeditious site cleanups that are protective of human health and the environment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with responsible parties, project proponents, and consultants regarding project schedules and issues that may impact project…