Senior Environmental Scientist; Specialist

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Title: Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Job Code: JC-523304
Location: Alameda County – Berkeley Regional Office
Telework: In Office
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $7,820.00–$10,732.00

• Organize and lead DTSC's component of the ongoing CUPA evaluation program, including internal and external coordination and dissemination of critical information.
• Perform Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) evaluations, prepare evaluation reports and attend evaluators’ meetings.
• Present evaluation findings, including deficiency tracking, analysis, and recommendations.
• Conduct oversight evaluations of CUPA staff to determine the effectiveness of the CUPA in implementing the hazardous waste generator and tiered permitting program.
• Maintain database of all CUPA evaluation–related data including key dates, milestones, deficiencies, corrective actions, and report closures.
• Coordinate and forward all reports to interested parties, including quarterly reports to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA).

• Work experience or internship in environmental or public health field.
• Experience conducting regulatory program evaluations, inspections, audits, or compliance reviews.
• Experience providing oversight, technical assistance, or regulatory guidance to local agencies, regulated entities, or program staff.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving environmental, regulatory, or compliance programs, policies, procedures, or guidance documents.
• Environmental Laws/Regulations knowledge.
• Inspection/Enforcement experience.
• Ability to act in lead capacity, mentor, manage projects, review staff work, and/or provide technical or program consultation.

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) – candidates must provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions on application.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required; applications without an SOQ may be disqualified. The SOQ should be no more than two pages, clearly written, well‑organized, and in Arial font, size 12.