Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you an experienced and licensed professional geologist who is enthusiastic about assessing, investigating, and cleaning up contaminated sites? DTSC’s Site Mitigation and Restoration Program is looking for a Senior Engineering Geologist to manage more complicated investigation and cleanup projects such as dry cleaners, abandoned mine sites, and industrial facilities. The selected candidate will also serve as a mentor to other DTSC staff. If you enjoy assessing, investigating, and cleaning up challenging contaminated sites, then this job is for you! Come join us today!

As a Senior Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee the assessment, investigation, and remedial work performed by responsible parties or state contractors for the most complex hazardous substance release and hazardous waste sites
• Oversee and implement the investigation and cleanup of complex hazardous substance release and/or hazardous waste sites under the cleanup process applicable to each site, which may be the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), RCRA Corrective Action, or other processes under the California Health and Safety Code
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify compliance with approved workplans, specifications, and technical procedures
• Manage administrative elements required for project implementation, including cost estimates, project budgets and schedules, contracts, permits, interagency agreements, and cost recovery
• Mentor and provide consultative guidance and support to other DTSC staff on DTSC policies and procedures and geologic aspects of site investigation and remedial work

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Licensed Professional Geologist in California
• Demonstrated job experience with assessment, investigation, and/or cleanup of sites
• Demonstrated job experience with application of scientific principles and industry standards relating to the investigation and cleanup processes for CERCLA and/or RCRA sites
• Demonstrated job experience with preparing project budgets, resource projections, schedules, cost estimates, tracking of project activities, and/or preparing briefings/updates for upper management
• Demonstrated experience with mentoring staff, providing leadership and/or training on technical topics related to site investigation/cleanup processes, and/or participation in workgroups for guidance development

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position. Two office days minimum via hybrid telework program.

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.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

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 1 page in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than five (5) grammatical and spelling errors, and be Arial font, size 12.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Please describe your education, training, and job experience working on assessment, investigation, and/or cleanup of potentially contaminated sites that supports you being a successful candidate for the position described in the Duty Statement.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 462438  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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