ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Description and Duties The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking an Environmental Scientist who will be responsible for providing technical experience and science communication assistance in rulemaking related to the oversight of hazardous waste management activities, site mitigation activities, and chemicals in consumer products. The incumbent will be a member of the Director’s Office and will have opportunities to work with many programs across the department. As an Environmental Scientist you will have the opportunity to: • Provide technical expertise and science communication assistance in rulemaking packages related to the oversight of hazardous waste management activities, site mitigation activities, and chemicals in consumer products. • Collaborate with the Office of Environmental Equity, Office of Legislative Affairs, and the Office of Communications on communication to regarding controversial rulemaking packages. • Develop in-depth scientific understanding of DTSC’s core programs to provide an assessment of proposed regulations in context of the department’s mission and programmatic mandates. • Prepare written documentation including executive summaries, issue papers, technical reports and memos, as appropriate, to convey research findings, conclusions, and recommendations to support policy development, evaluation, and decision making. • Assist the Chief of Staff and the Director’s Office in compiling information for reports and updates to the Director and Chief Deputy Director. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements 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 3 page(s), using Arial, 12-point font. Please describe your experience relating to one or more of the following items: 1. General experience in science policy 2. Experience working in the development, review, implementation, and/or enforcement of regulations 3. Customer service experience 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: • Demonstrates interest or knowledge working in environmental protection and the protection of public health • Demonstrates interest or knowledge in waste management and/or green chemistry • Has project management experience • Has customer service experience • Has strong communication skills