Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer

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• Job Code #: JC-509028
• Position #(s): -501
• Working Title: Unit Chief
• Classification: SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I
• Salary Range: $10,138.00 - $12,603.00 A
  $11,998.00 - $15,019.00 B
  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: Los Angeles County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Commerce Regional Office

Department Information:
This position is located at DTSC’s Regional office in Commerce, CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) 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!

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Would you like to lead a high‑powered team of professionals dedicated to cleaning up the most challenging contaminated sites? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders and the public? If so, DTSC is hiring a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I. Come join us today!

As a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I you will have the opportunity to:

• Review, approve and track the project work of engineering geologist, engineering, and scientist staff performing cleanup activities
• Provide engineering expertise to staff in the cleanup and remediation of hazardous waste releases
• Guide staff in the evaluation of characterization and remediation plans and specifications for the locations undergoing cleanup and/or closure
• Guide staff on evaluating compliance with regulations related to environmental monitoring and enforcement follow‑up
• Provide regulatory oversight on field activities, such as drilling, sample collection, remote sensing, remedial pilot testing, corrective action implementation, and well abandonment to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements
• Coordinate with other programs in DTSC, including Office of Communications and Office of Legal Affairs, to maintain priority on various program activities

• CERCLA/RCRA experience
• Project/Team management experience
• California Professional License preferred
• Environmental remediation experience
• Contract management experience

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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