Environmental Scientist

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist is responsible for professional scientific analyses and investigations to identify compliance with pesticide use laws and regulations. This position will also perform a wide variety of scientific duties requiring adaptation to various situations, judgment as to which learned work method to apply for the desired results,and the ability to communicate directly and effectively.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• The duties for this position are primarily performed indoors in a single-floor building, under an artificial lighting, in an office setting.
• Standing for long periods of time when filing and sitting at a computer up to eight hours per work day.
• Some field work will be required.
• Occasional travel, including by automobile or air may be required to different parts of the state. Trips may be overnight and include multiple trips within a month.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional irregular work schedules may be required.

NOTE: 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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.

• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

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:

• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities.
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity.

Critical Competencies
Communication (oral, written, organizational, non-verbal): Make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; Inform, persuade, build consensus; know the audience, facilitate open exchange of ideas/opinions; select and use appropriate communication approach; actively listen; effectively use e-mail; avoid mixed messages – the body language says one thing, the words another; apply business-writing principles to all written communications.

Decisiveness: Make decisions in a decisive and timely manner; accept accountability for decisions; perceive impact and implications of decisions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Conflict Resolution: Turn conflict into opportunity for success; apply alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to specific situations.

Technical Credibility: Understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, policies, and regulations related to specialized expertise; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry and access other expert resources when appropriate; translate concepts and ideas into strategies and action steps.

Ethics/Integrity: Create culture of trusting relationships; promote organizational vision and values through ethical leadership principles; tell it straight; admit mistakes; walk the talk – walking example of the vision and values of the organization through own authenticity.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Readily integrate changes midstream into work processes and outputs; demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology; shift gears comfortably.

Teamwork: Facilitate and maintain cooperative working relationships; work toward accomplishment of group goals; value and encourage the input and expertise of others; foster commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questionnaire

You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Required Font - Times New Roman, size 12
• Normal 1 inch margins
• Single space lining spacing
• Not more than two pages in length
• First and last name in the top right hand corner

Question:
Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult client or customer. How did you handle the situation?

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.

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
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A response to the supplemental question is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental question and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.