Branch Chief

Job Description and Duties

Would you like to work with a group of environmental professionals on cleanup of hazardous landfills and school sites? Are you interested in protecting the health of the public and the environment? Here is an opportunity that will allow you to use your technical and managerial skills to accomplish these goals. Join us today!

As an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage and supervise subordinate senior and supervisory engineers, scientists, and administrative staff responsible for the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste contaminated properties
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of legacy landfill and other projects including activities such as operation and maintenance, environmental investigation and remediation, resolution of disagreements with Responsible Parties regarding critical scientific issues, and successful recovery of costs associated with site investigation and remedial actions
• Ensure that SMRP decisions are technically sound, innovative, consistent with DTSC goals and procedures, and protective of public health and the environment
• Provide staff with support, expertise, resources, and training to make appropriate project decisions in an effective and efficient matter
• Advise and consult with the Division Chiefs, Deputy Director, and Director with respect to policy issues associated with SMRP and respond to requests from CalEPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, environmental and related stakeholder groups, and public regarding cleanup issues
• Plan, organize, direct, and provide managerial reviews of the work performed in the Legacy Landfills Branch

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience with site investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties
• Experience working on complex hazardous waste landfill projects
• Experience with landfill gas and leachate
• Experience managing/mentoring professional staff or contractors
• Experience with budgeting, planning, tracking and scheduling projects
• Experience working on military facilities
• Experience interacting with government agencies
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders and holding public meetings

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is currently headquartered in Sacramento, 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 no more than 3 pages, Arial 12 font.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Please submit an SOQ explaining how your education, experience, and career goals align with the desired qualifications we look for.

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# 504696 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 at 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.