Environmental Program Manager ; Supervisory

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• Job Code: JC-508258
• Position #(s): -001
• Working Title: Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)
• Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
• Salary: $12,551.00 - $15,602.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (Cal Recycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials.

Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.

Cal Recycle’s Mission:
Protecting California’s environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.

Cal Recycle 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 the environment and preserve resources by empowering Californians to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Join Cal Recycle to improve the lives of all Californians.

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Do you have a passion to perform a variety of scientific, analytical, and technical assistance duties to implement enforcement requirements and assist with program analysis of compliance policies? Does developing and implementing a brand new statutory program and its associated enforcement and field resource tools sound like a career developing opportunity? Are you looking for a career where you save the environment and improve the health of the citizens of California?

This may be the job for you!

Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager II, the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) is responsible for overseeing and implementing the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act of 2023 and other Department extended producer responsibility (EPR) enforcement programs. The Section Manager oversees Senior Environmental Scientists to ensure that staff applies principles of scientific research, biological and environmental sciences and integrated waste management, and knowledge of environmental characteristics as they relate to the programs overseen.

Reviews and evaluates program performance and achievements, assesses technical documents and monitoring records. The Section Manager oversees the evaluation of environmental monitoring data and ensures sound conclusions have been made regarding compliance with standards. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the formulation, development and administration of State policy and programs and will maintain effective multi-disciplinary relationships in the accomplishment of the Department’s program goals and objectives.

Additional duties include enforcement of statutes and regulations related to extended producer responsibility, drafting regulations, and testifying at hearings.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set…