Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a career where you can protect the environment and improve the health of the citizens of California? CalRecycle is looking for enthusiastic, forward-thinking leaders to work in a cross-divisional team to help implement enforcement requirements for existing and future statewide Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs including, but not limited to, the Carpet, Mattress, and Paint programs.

These programs seek to enforce EPR law governing regulated communities to evaluate compliance by performing field inspections and investigations. The Environmental Scientist will conduct research of businesses, products, and industries; compile defensible facts for legal documents; and, develop sound conclusions and recommendations for the issuance of timely, concise and complete inspection reports.

Working in coordination with CalRecycle's other supporting technical and legal offices, the Environmental Scientist will evaluate the significance of violations of non-compliant entities and program trends and will compile, organize data, and develop databases and tools to track compliance trends of the regulated community and evaluate overall program success.

This position involves traveling throughout the State involving multiple, consecutive days away from the office and overnight stays.

This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License (CDL).

Additional information about the job can be viewed in the attached duty statement.

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.  Beginning July 1, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.

• When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA #25-041, 25-042 Position # 835-877-0762-006, 835-877-0762-007 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

• If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

• This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your applications. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in a failure to meet job requirements. 

• Fully complete the Employment History Duties Performed Sections of the STD 678 application. List any and all paid or unpaid work experience and positions held in any field. Fully explain the knowledge required, duties performed, and skills utilized during that position. The description can be a narrative discussion or bulleted summary. Resumes, letters, or other materials will not take the place of the STD 678.
  

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:

• Experience in interpreting and applying complex processes and/or procedures.

• Experience analyzing complex data and situations, developing options, making recommendations, and/or writing technical reports to problem solve difficult issues.

• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication experience.

• Collaboration and teamwork experience.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at CalHR Benefits Website - CalHR

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
• Other - Cover letter is required

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift,

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