The advertised position is in the Environmental Management Branch (EMB). EMB regulates the medical waste industry, pre-harvest commercial shellfish operations, and recreational health (public swimming pools, ocean beaches and organized camps); provides sanitary surveillance of state institutions; administers the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) program; oversees radiological cleanup at military base closure facilities, coordinates the State's Indoor Radon Program, the Medical Waste Management Program and the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH’s) Nuclear Emergency Response Program.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”  

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer. 
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Los Angeles *

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities by protecting the public’s health, promoting health and wellness, empowering the public health workforce, and enhancing services through agile operations.

The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) (SES, [SPEC]) independently conducts environmental health surveys and reviews construction plans of adult and youth correctional facilities, state hospitals, developmental centers, schools for the blind and deaf, and other facilities operated by State agencies to ensure compliance with federal and State health and safety laws, regulations, industry standards, and safe operating practices. The SES (Spec) works with the management and operators of these facilities to ensure safe and healthy operating conditions, provide training, and offer consultative services to correct deficiencies. The SES (Spec) provides consultative and professional environmental health services in the areas such as food service operations, housing, vector control, water treatment, waste disposal, cross-connection control, medical services, medical waste management, worker safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials management, and other environmental health-focused programs.  This position requires heavy travel up to approximately 75% of the time, and may have overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

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:

• Ability to understand, write, and explain to the stakeholders the regulatory and statutory code requirements.
• Ability to write technical documents with clarity.
• Ability to respond to technical regulatory inquiries from stakeholders.
• Ability to research technical information.
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments within specific time frames.
• Ability to represent CDPH and participate in conferences at state-operated institutions.
• Ability to represent CDPH in meetings with stakeholders.
• Possess the flexibility and self-discipline to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Possesses strong organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and tact.
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=497160

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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