Branch Chief (Supervising Toxicologist)

Job Description and Duties Are you passionate about protecting human health and the environment from hazardous substances, and restoring contaminated properties to beneficial use, especially in environmental justice communities? This is an opportunity to join DTSC’s team of professionals who work toward these goals. Join us today! As a Supervising Toxicologist you will have the opportunity to: • Manage and supervise administrative staff and subordinate toxicologists responsible for the human health risk evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste contaminated properties • Ensure that SMRP decisions are technically sound, innovative, consistent with DTSC goals and procedures, and protective of public health and the environment • Provide staff with support, expertise, resources, and training to make appropriate project decisions in an effective and efficient matter • Identify and procure adequate levels of resources necessary to meet staff recruitment efforts, staff development, and performance measures as outlined in the DTSC Strategic Plan • Advise and consult with the Division Chiefs, Deputy Director, and Director with respect to policy issues associated with SMRP and respond to requests from Cal/EPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, environmental and related stakeholder groups, and public regarding cleanup issues • Identifies appropriate long-range plans and goals to address succession planning and knowledge transfer You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. The SOQ should be no more than 2 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized, and Arial font, size 12. The SOQ should address the following: 1. Why do you want the Supervising Toxicologist position within the Department of Toxic Substances Control? 2. What strategies would you use to manage workload, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume regulatory environment? 3. Describe what makes you an effective communicator and how you will work within a team. 4. As a leader, how do you think cultural diversity among staff influences team performance and decision-making? Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experience and ability to manage large groups of multidisciplinary technical professionals • Experience and knowledge of preparing human health risk assessments for hazardous substances in the environment • Experience with change management • Ability to assess political, technical and economic aspects of projects • Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders • Toxicologist experience • Interacting w/ Government agencies experience • Public meeting experience