SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

About the role

The State of California seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to lead a team responsible for complex landfill projects. This role supervises environmental investigations and cleanup activities, ensuring compliance with legal mandates.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and training to staff overseeing environmental investigations and cleanup activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal mandates and implement their requirements appropriately.
• Guide staff in reviewing site cleanup-related documents and conducting field work oversight.
• Maintain oversight of site cleanup-related documents and field work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Offer technical consultation and support on complex technical issues, including investigations, data analysis, and remediation.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate sampling and mitigation techniques, using innovative technologies when necessary.

Requirements

This position requires strong leadership skills, experience with CERCLA environmental cleanup processes, excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, and experience with large and complex projects.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental science and management. Leadership experience and experience with soil gas and groundwater remediation projects are desirable.

Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. Experience with CERCLA environmental cleanup processes, large/complex projects, and soil gas and groundwater remediation projects are desirable.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $10,854.00 - $13,493.00 per year, depending on experience. The department provides a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $10,854.00 per year, with potential for negotiation based on experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility while maintaining productivity.

Contact

For more information about the position, please visit the Department of Toxic Substances Control website at http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/. To apply, visit calcareers.ca.gov.