SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) JC-533221

Department Information At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can make to us and the work we do. The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is home to inspection, technical assistance, regulatory, investigation, and emergency response activities that ensure compliance with regulations and improve the safety of foods, industrial hemp products, drugs, and medical devices to protect and improve the health of all Californians. CEH conducts age-related and flavor ban tobacco enforcement, regulates radiation machines/producers and radioactive materials, ensures proper disposition of low-level radioactive waste, regulates the generation, handling, and disposal of medical waste; and conducts other environmental management programs. The CEH includes the Division of Food and Drug Safety, the Division of Radiation Safety and Environmental Management and the Training and Partnership Section (TPS), which focuses on emergency preparedness and One Health. The TPS partners with local, state, and national entities to prevent and mitigate environmental public health risks and strengthen resiliency through program support to adapt and scale up in the face of emerging needs and priorities using a One Health approach. “The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.” “ The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov Job Description And Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities by becoming a learning, healing, and impactful organization. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) (SESS) supports national, state, and local environmental health emergency preparedness programs as a liaison representing the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). The SESS collaborates with decision makers across governmental and private sectors, professional, and community-based organizations, including tribal organizations, to develop policies, procedures, plans and training for environmental health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The SESS leads multijurisdictional initiatives to integrate statewide emergency support functions related to environmental health, and builds cross-sector partnerships to enhance coordination, with a focus on advancing health equity. The SESS works under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (EPM I) of the Training and Partnership Section (TPS) in the CEH. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-533221 Position #(s): 580-600-0765-909 Working Title Senior Emergency Management Coordinator Classification SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) $7,820.00 - $10,732.00 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: Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time