Job Description

Job Description and Duties

REPOST: If you have previously applied for this position under JC-464120, you will need to reapply to be considered for this position. 

Do you have a desire to use your scientific, analytical, and technical skills to ensure the products we use are managed in a way that protect the environment? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, dynamic environment? CalRecycle is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Scientist to join our talented team that is passionate about the responsible management of pharmaceutical and home generated sharps waste and extended producer responsibility (EPR)!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Act as co-lead for implementation of the Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship Law.
• Independently perform assigned environmental and natural resource management analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies.
• Prepare a variety of regulatory, compliance, and other technical documents, reports, and other materials.
• Provide program oversight functions.
• Prepare non-routine correspondence and answer non-routine questions from the public. 
• Interact with a variety of internal and external interested parties, including other government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.
• Respond to complex inquiries from the public and draft non-routine correspondence regarding the program.
• Conduct other related work to implement CalRecycle's product stewardship programs and initiatives
• Provide consultative technical advice to various federal, state, and local government entities and agencies as well as non-governmental organizations and businesses.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent works on the 10th floor of a high-rise office building in downtown Sacramento, in an enclosed, non-windowed office cubicle in a smoke-free environment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Travel may be required locally and within the state.

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 RPA 24-050 & 24-051 & Position # 835-779-0762-002 and 835-779-0762-005 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:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations and developing and completing written work products that communicate complex scientific topics for non-experts and policymakers. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (and others from diverse backgrounds) and with external entities, including other government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Strong project planning, project management, and organizational skills. 
• Analytical and research experience, including experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data to support environmental policy and decision-making. 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and other office productivity software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, web conferencing software (e.g., Teams, Zoom), etc.

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 (SOQ)

Applicants must pay attention to detail and professionalism, demonstrated through a clear, organized, and error-free application packet (cover letter, statement of qualifications, resume, state application).

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 and address each of the desirable qualifications. 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. 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 required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other -

  Applicants must submit a cover letter for this recruitment.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for instructions.

Job Tags

Full time, Permanent employment, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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