CalRecycle
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-428195

Position #(s):

835-774-0765-004

Working Title:

 Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) 

Classification:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

$7,336.00 - $9,126.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials.

Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.

CalRecycle’s Mission: Protecting California’s environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy .

CalRecycle 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 the environment and preserve resources by empowering Californians to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Join CalRecycle to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Manager of the Climate Change and Innovative Technologies Section in the Statewide Technical and Analytical Resources (STAR) Branch, the Senior Environmental Scientist will perform the most difficult, complex and sensitive scientific and technical duties related to CalRecycle’s initiatives related to sustainable materials with a focus on circular solutions for single-use products and packaging that will help build a circular economy in the state. The incumbent will act as CalRecycle’s specialist for conducting and overseeing efforts to transition from single use to circular solutions by conducting research and analysis of strategies deployed by jurisdictions throughout CA as well efforts by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), other states, and other countries. The incumbent will develop legislative concepts and proposals, lead public workshops and manage regulatory processes to establish circular alternatives for single use products and packaging.

The incumbent will also be a technical expert on performance characteristics of sustainable materials, labeling standards and certification programs, reuse programs, scientific methodologies for measuring recyclability and composability, end markets for recovered materials, and public health and environmental impacts of materials. The incumbent will utilize knowledge of scientific principles to prepare technical analyses regarding the performance and fate of materials and products in circular systems, including reuse, recycling, and composting processes. The incumbent will collaborate with multiple agencies and internal and external parties on the development of specifications, standards, regulations, and guidelines for materials and products. Scientific and technical evaluations may include life cycle assessments, economic analysis, and measuring environmental costs and benefits such as material, energy, water use, air emissions, and end-of-life management factors, to the extent feasible. The incumbent’s expertise will be used to coordinate complex projects and the incumbent will participate in strategic planning and policy-making work groups as directed. The incumbent will also serve as STAR’s primary technical and policy expert on sustainable packaging and will be a primary contact on issues pertaining to circular systems. The incumbent will prepare and deliver scientific presentations to a variety of internal and external decision makers and the public. This position may require contract management responsibilities. This position involves travel throughout the state approximately 10% of the time.

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.

Position that

You will find additional information about the job in the  Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

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 23-173 & Position 835-774-0765-004 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.

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. 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.

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. 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/29/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

Attn: Human Resources RPA 23-173

P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A

Sacramento , CA 95812-4025

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

Human Resources RPA 23-173

1001 I Street, 19th Floor

Sacramento, , CA 95812-4025

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.Degree and/or School TranscriptsStatement of Qualifications - See "Special Requirements" Other - Cover Letter 


Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Sacramento, CA