Project Manager

Job Description and Duties

DTSC's Site Mitigation and Restoration Program is looking for a motivated Environmental Scientist to oversee the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties in the Greater Los Angeles area. Join a motivated team in guiding proponents and responsible parties through DTSC's investigation and remediation processes to help clean up and safely reuse properties such as dry cleaners, plating shops, and industrial facilities. Join us today!

As an Environmental Scientist you will have the opportunity to:

• Review or prepare technical reports and other documents including, but not limited to: Phase I, Preliminary Endangerment Assessment/Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Facility Assessment, Site Characterization workplan and reports, Sampling and Analysis Plans, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, pilot and treatability studies, feasibility studies, remedy selection documents, design, implementation, completion reports, operation and maintenance plans, five-year reviews and long term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans
• Evaluate scientific data, site conditions, and the potential overall impact to public health and the environment and make risk management decisions that support selection of remedies and allow integration of the remedy with site development
• Review or prepare cost estimates and coordinates with the other DTSC staff to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy and long-term operation and maintenance, and design and participate in discovery projects especially in environmental justice areas, to identify sites that pose a risk to human health and the environment
• Research, scope, review and/or comment on proposals to utilize emerging and green technologies, including bioremediation, mycoremediation, phytoremediation, nanotechnology and life cycle assessment and management
• Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple assignments on projects with conflicting deadlines to ensure all assignments are completed on time and within budget
• Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules to facilitate allocation of resources

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience conducting environmental assessments, investigations, or remediation
• Experience in project planning and scheduling
• Experience with project budgeting
• Experience interacting with the public
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent organizational skills

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here .

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.

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Special Requirements

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 2 page(s) in length and Arial font, size 12.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe your specific experience assessing, investigating, or remediating properties contaminated with hazardous substances. If you do not have experience investigating hazardous substance releases, please describe your experience conducting other environmental studies or research.

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# 526839 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.

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 .

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.