Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you have a passion to perform a variety of scientific, analytical, and technical assistance duties to implement enforcement requirements and assist with program analysis of compliance policies for CalRecycle’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, dynamic environment? CalRecycle is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) to join our talented team that is passionate to work in Textiles Unit!

Position Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) (EPM I), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will oversee the Textiles Unit. The Unit is responsible for compliance and enforcement related to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. The incumbent will provide first line supervision for Environmental Scientist (ES) staff, applying principles of scientific research, physical and environmental sciences, knowledge of statistical methods or analysis, integrated waste management and industry economics, public health, resource management, assessment, enforcement, review and analysis of technical documents, operations and monitoring records, inspection, assessment and enforcement of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. The incumbent will oversee staff’s determination on the significance of violations and their general effect on public health, safety, environmental justice, and the environment for the program; provide oversight, training, and mentoring of staff in the determination of compliance with state minimum standards while also providing technical expertise, training, and assistance to staff on evaluation and enforcement matters; review findings and reports for technical adequacy; and ensure that enforcement information in the Department’s databases has been accurately input by staff. Additionally, the incumbent will play a key role in the development and implementation of new enforcement programs related to products with extended producer responsibility (EPR) and product stewardship requirements. The incumbent accomplishes this by: preparing and reviewing environmental documents to determine the effects of proposed activities on the environment; developing regulations and enforcing environmental and state minimum standards; developing recommendations regarding environmental programs; preparing and editing scientific data to develop environmental policies; reviewing business and facility environmental practices; and consulting with and advising other agencies and institutions engaged in related regulation and investigations. This position involves traveling throughout California involving multiple, consecutive days away from the office and overnight stays. The incumbent must have a current California Driver’s License and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice Program.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.

• The applicant must possess a current California Drivers License and maintain a good driving record.

• 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 RPA 25-142 & Position # 835-859-0764-001 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:

• Experience in leadership, supervising projects, and/or team development
• Experience working on and/or developing teams to make program improvements, develop procedures/protocols, and/or complete work assignments using communication and analytical skills
• Experience drafting and editing reports, letters, memos, and/or procedures
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines and changing priorities with an ability to work in an oversight role over the regulated community and follow standardized enforcement procedures
• Experience working with local government, businesses, manufacturers, waste management, governmental or legal entities, and/or other stakeholders
• Experience performing research, analyses, reviews, and/or interviews to determine compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, standards, etc. and/or analyzing complex qualitative data and conducting calculations and making tables, charts, graphs, etc. to develop options, supporting arguments with facts, and/or making recommendations to improve processes, procedures, compliance and enforcement
• Knowledge and experience with state processes and procedures, statutes and regulations related to waste management, waste prevention, recycling, and recycled content or other related fields
• Strong proficiency of Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and maintaining databases to document and sort information

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at  CalHR Benefits Website - CalHR

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications

1. Describe a complex technical issue that you've had to problem solve and tell me the steps you took to resolve it.
2. Describe a situation where you had to distill complex information in your communication. How did you break down the information, and what techniques did you use to make your message clear and accessible to your audience?

Instructions:

• No more than two pages in length
• Normal 1 inch margins

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. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must comploete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. See "Statement of Qualifications" below. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Night shift,

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