SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I
Job Description and Duties
Would you like to lead a high-powered team of professionals dedicated to cleaning up the most challenging contaminated sites? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders and the public? If so, DTSC is hiring a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I. Come join us today!
You will have the opportunity to:
- Review, approve and track the project work of engineering geologist, engineering, and scientist staff performing cleanup activities
- Provide engineering expertise to staff in the cleanup and remediation of hazardous waste releases
- Guide staff in the evaluation of characterization and remediation plans and specifications for the locations undergoing cleanup and/or closure
- Guide staff on evaluating compliance with regulations related to environmental monitoring and enforcement follow-up
- Provide regulatory oversight on field activities, such as drilling, sample collection, remote sensing, remedial pilot testing, corrective action implementation, and well abandonment to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements
- Cookordinate with other programs in DTSC, including Office of Communications and Office of Legal Affairs, to maintain priority on various program activities
Desirable Qualifications
- CERCLA/RCRA experience
- Project/Team management experience
- California Professional License preferred
- Environmental remediation experience
- Contract management experience
Working Conditions
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here here.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.
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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
The position is located at DTSC's Regional office in Commerce, CA.
Department Information
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).
Our Mission
To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
Our Vision
All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.
Core Values
DTSC 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 California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!
Talent Acquisition
Contact Information
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5034
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov
Poonam Patel
(323) 400-7921
Poonam.Patel@dtsc.ca.gov
EEO Contact
EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov
Foreign Degrees
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.
Electronic Applications
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.
Additional Application Instructions
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.