Environmental Scientist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Code #: JC-526839

Position #(s):

-185

Working Title:

Project Manager

Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,418.00 - $6,035.00 A

$5,370.00 - $7,350.00 B

$6,796.00 - $9,321.00 C

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:
Chatsworth Regional Office

This position is located at DTSC’s Regional office in Chatsworth, 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).

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.

Vision:
All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

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!

Department Website:

DTSC's Site Mitigation and Restoration Program is looking for a motivated Environmental Scientist to oversee the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties in the Greater Los Angeles area. Join a motivated team in guiding proponents and responsible parties through DTSC's investigation and remediation processes to help clean up and safely reuse properties such as dry cleaners, plating shops, and industrial facilities.

Join us today!

As an Environmental Scientist you will have the opportunity to:

• Review or prepare technical reports and other documents including, but not limited to:
  Phase I, Preliminary Endangerment Assessment/Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Facility Assessment, Site Characterization workplan and reports, Sampling and Analysis Plans, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, pilot and treatability studies, feasibility studies, remedy selection documents, design, implementation, completion reports, operation and maintenance plans, five-year reviews and long term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans
• Evaluate scientific data, site conditions, and the potential overall impact to public health and the environment and make risk management decisions that support selection of remedies and allow integration of the remedy with site development
• Review or prepare cost estimates and coordinates with the other DTSC staff to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy and long-term operation and maintenance, and design and participate in discovery projects especially in environmental justice areas, to identify sites that pose a risk to human health and the environment
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