Senior Project Manager

Job Description and Duties

Are you an experienced scientist that is enthusiastic about assessing, investigating, and cleaning up dry cleaner sites in California? If so, then you are the right person for the Discovery and Enforcement (D&E) Program within the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program (SMRP) of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Come join us today!

As a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) you will have the opportunity to:

• Review site documentation including historical land use and operational information, regulatory records research reports, environmental assessments, project scoping documents, field workplans, sampling reports, and Preliminary Endangerment Assessment reports to determine if a hazardous substance release has occurred at a site that may pose a threat to public health or the environment, and to determine whether further characterization is required to prepare or reviews site screening documents that present the gathered information for decision making
• Perform remedial investigation activities including: reviews and comments on investigation workplans, conduct site visits and inspections to verify compliance with approved investigation workplans, implement approved field sampling plans, analyze and provide comments on site characterization reports from various sources to define the nature and extent of contamination, and evaluate routes of exposure and actual or potential risks to human health and/or the environment
• Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget
• Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules to facilitate allocation of resources
• Provide necessary documentation to finalize site-specific contracts
• Prepare work orders/field orders, conduct contract oversight, processes invoices, and close-out site-specific work orders or contracts

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Demonstrated work experience with project management
• Demonstrated work or research experience in the environmental industry, specifically in site investigation and remediation
• Demonstrated work experience in data evaluation, data interpretation, technical writing development, and editorial review
• Demonstrated work experience with mentoring staff, providing leadership, and/or training on technical topics related to site investigation/cleanup processes, and/or participation in workgroups for guidance development
• Demonstrated work experience with client relations, regulatory compliance, and/or public outreach

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

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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 1 page in length, be clearly written and well-organized, and be Arial font, size 12, single spaced with one (1) inch margins. A SOQ that does not conform to the specifications will be given a disqualifying score.

Your SOQ must specifically answer the following:

1. Please describe your education, training, and job experience working on assessment, investigation, and/or cleanup of potentially contaminated sites that support you being a successful candidate for the position described in the Duty Statement.

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# 517846 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 in 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 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.