Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I

Job Description and Duties

Would you like to join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to cleaning up contaminated sites in the Bay Area and restoring them to productive uses? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders and the public? Would you like to lead efforts to identify sources of pollution to prevent vapor intrusion impacts? If so, please consider joining our team. DTSC is seeking to hire a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer to lead exciting and impactful cleanup efforts in the Bay Area.

“Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I: Recruitment Open House”

For those job seekers who are interested in applying for this position, DTSC will be holding a recruitment Open House on Tuesday, September 16, from 11:30am-12:00pm on Microsoft Teams. At the Open House, participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I position located in DTSC’s Berkeley Office, and they will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the position and the hiring process.

The MS Teams link to the Open House is provided below. Please join the meeting at the designated date and time:

Meeting ID: 287 897 424 942

Passcode: 5Qj6zi6N

As a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer I you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical directions and training to staff who oversee environmental investigations and cleanup activities at property where hazardous materials, substances or waste were released into the environment
• Provide guidance on staff's review of submitted documents, field work oversight, regulatory decision-making, and communication with responsible parties, project proponents, external agencies, and the public
• Utilize high-level technical skills to oversee investigation and cleanup of property with hazardous materials and contaminated groundwater problems
• Oversee and assist staff in evaluating appropriate sampling and mitigation techniques, based on accepted engineering principles and practices
• Develop and update work plans, schedules, commitments, and monitor program activities, in conjunction with the Branch Chief, to ensure that program performance goals, performance measures, and schedules are met

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to site cleanup and RCRA corrective action
• Experience leading professional staff
• Experience developing, assessing, and tracking performance measures
• Knowledge or experience managing large and complex projects
• Knowledge and experience interacting with stakeholders and the public
• License as a Professional Civil Engineer in California is a plus

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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Special Requirements

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 a maximum of 2 pages, twelve (12) point Arial font.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Please describe how you meet the desired qualifications listed in this posting.

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# 489471 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 to 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 required and must be included.
• 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.