Senior Environmental Scientist; Supervisory

Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)

Department: Cal Recycle, Sacramento County, California.

Position Code: JC-503178 |
Position #: -001

$10,854.00 - $13,493.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.

Classifications And Details:

• Classification:
  Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will oversee the Textiles Unit.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide first‑line supervision for Environmental Scientist staff.
• Apply principles of scientific research, physical and environmental sciences, statistical methods, and integrated waste management.
• Assess compliance with the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024.
• Oversee staff determinations of violations and their impact on public health, safety, and environmental justice.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical expertise to staff.
• Review findings and reports for technical adequacy and ensure accurate entry into the Department’s databases.
• Develop and implement new enforcement programs related to extended producer responsibility and product stewardship.
• Prepare and review environmental documents and develop regulations to enforce state minimum standards.
• Consult with other agencies and institutions engaged in related regulation and investigations.
• Travel throughout California as required, including consecutive days away from the office and overnight stays.

Must possess a current California Driver’s License and participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) required; provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and endorsements/restrictions.
• Maintain a good driving record.
• Submit standard state application (Form Std.
  678) with original signature; indicate position #
  -001 in the “Job Title(s)” section.
• Attach transcripts (unofficial or official) to confirm educational requirements; failure to do so will result in application rejection.

Complete applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date:
January 11, 2026
.

Applications will be screened; only the most qualified applicants will move forward. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications specified in the Classification Specification.

Submission Methods:

• Electronic:
  Cal Career Account at
• Hard copy:
  Mail to Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery, Attn:
  Human Resources RPA 25-142, P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A, Sacramento, CA .
• Drop‑off:
  Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery, 1001 I Street, 19th Floor, Sacramento, CA , 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

Required Application Package Documents include:

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or hard copy). Include all experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications.
• Resume (optional).
• Degree and/or school transcripts.
• Statement of Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview.