Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist analyzes non-target toxicity data for a complex and environmentally sensitive statewide pesticide registration program that protects the State’s natural resources and public health. Applies scientific methods and principles to identify environmental hazards and risk mitigation strategies and develops regulatory and policy recommendations for the evaluation of pesticides in California.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed indoors in a high-rise building under artificial lighting.

The candidate must possess the ability to:

Use a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard within an 8-hour day.
Lift data volumes weighing up to 10 pounds.

Note: 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.

Special Requirements

• This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.

• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

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:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fast learner and ability to solve problems independently
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics

Critical Job Competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Organization and Planning
• Takes Action and Shows Initiative
• Relationship and Partnership Building
• Problem Solving
• Effective Negotiation
• Analytical Thinking
• Technical Credibility
• Teamwork
• Customer Service Orientation

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Supplemental Questionnaire

A response to the supplemental question is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

Instructions:

The response should be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced, in 12 pt. Arial font. Indicate your name at the top of each page.

Question:

1. Based upon your knowledge of the Department and duties associated with the position for which you are applying, please describe how your education and experience qualifies you for this Environmental Scientist position. Include a description of personal and professional skills and abilities you already possess, and how they will help you successfully fulfill the job duties.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application - A response to the supplemental question is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental question and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work

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