Environmental Scientist
Are you an environmental scientist who is passionate about protecting California from harmful and toxic substances? Are you looking to work in a dynamic and fast paced setting? DTSC needs you! Check out this exciting Environmental Scientist posting below! There are multiple positions available.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for the collection of data, preparation of analyses, reports, and plans as required by California Health and Safety Code section 25135
What You'll Do
- Gather data on hazardous waste managed in California by permitted and non-permitted facilities by searching databases, electronic and hard copy files, various software programs and corresponding with Department staff
- Outreach to other governmental agencies (federal, state, local) to obtain data not available to DTSC
- Analyze and document current requirements in the California Code of Regulations and the Health and Safety Code to insure California standards are equivalent to parallel federal standards
- Make complex decisions on data collection, analytic methods, data analysis, and interpretation of the data results, including drawing conclusion
- Generate reporting using scientific statistical methods and procedures, data processing techniques, bibliographic survey and/or previous related scientific research techniques in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 25135
- Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of hazardous waste types currently being generated, historically generated, and expected to be generated in the future
- Conduct scientific research and evaluations, independently or in a coordinated effort with other programs or DTSC staff
- Prepare presentations, handouts, public notices, fact sheets, and materials related to public meetings, webinars, and workshops to support reports and plans
What We Look For
- A bachelor's or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Ability to successfully interact with the public and other governmental entities
- A passion for protecting California's environment