Environmental Scientist

Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to help protect the environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC.) We are located within the California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment. If you want to affect positive changes in the enforcement of hazardous waste laws and regulations, then this is the position for you! We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our elite team!

As an Environmental Scientist you will have the opportunity to:

• Plan, organize, and initiate inspection and investigation related activities, which require the incumbent to drive to and work in the field, including but not limited to: inspection of hazardous waste generators, transporters, electronic waste handlers, handlers of certain products with hazardous materials, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to determine compliance with hazardous waste control laws and regulations; investigation of complaints of alleged illegal hazardous waste activities
• Coordinate and conduct joint and/or multi-media inspections with federal and other state and local agencies
• Investigate and evaluate voluntary self-disclosures against the California Environmental Protection Agency's (Cal/EPA) voluntary disclosure guidelines and provide technical support to businesses that self- disclose violations
• Participate in settlement negotiations of enforcement cases and, when necessary, represents DTSC in the pursuit of administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions
• Prepare penalty matrices and rationale for evaluation and ultimately for enforcement referral to DTSC's Office of Legal Counsel, the Office of the Attorney General, or the local City and/or County District Attorney
• Coordinate case development with prosecuting attorneys and related agency staff

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Ability to organize and set priorities on assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, and the public
• Experience with Sampling/Lab Analysis
• Experience in Environmental or Public Field, including any Internship or Volunteer experience
• Project management experience
• Knowledge and experience in Environmental law and regulations
• Inspection/Enforcement experience is a plus

In addition to the Statement of Qualifications requirement listed in Special Requirements section below, applicants are required to complete an Applicant Survey. This survey includes a combination of multiple-choice questions and short free-response questions. This survey must be completed with your application by the date of 08/11/2025. Failure to complete the survey by this deadline may result in your application being removed from the selection process. Please allow approximately 1 hour to complete the survey:

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

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.