ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Description and Duties Are you looking for a career where you save the environment and improve the health of the citizens of California? CalRecycle is looking for multiple enthusiastic, forward-thinking leaders to work in a cross divisional team to help implement Senate Bill 54. Senate Bill 54, among other things, regulates the use of single use plastics in California in order to reduce plastics in landfills and reduce pollutions such as Greenhouse Gas Emissions. This unit will be responsible for implementing the SB54 enforcement program; please see attached duty statement. This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your applications. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in a failure to meet job requirements. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. 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. • When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate HRC0005633 & Position # 835-819-0762-001 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position. • Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 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: • Knowledge of and/or experience with environmental monitoring, compliance and enforcement processes. • Experience in interpreting and applying complex processes and/or procedures. • Experience with database management, data science, and/or data systems. • Experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data. • Strong written and verbal communication experience. • Collaboration and teamwork experience. Statement of Qualifications Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience relate to the desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. In providing your narrative, include the date and job title when you performed these duties. Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.