California Department of Toxic Substances Control
SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER
California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Senior Geotechnical Project Manager – Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer
Base Pay Range : $9,654.00 - $12,004.00 (A) | $11,427.00 - $14,305.00 (B)
Job Code:
JC-497314 |
Position #:
810-591-3725-004 |
Classification:
SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER |
Positions:
1 |
Location:
Sacramento County |
Telework:
Hybrid |
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time |
Facility:
Cal Center Regional Office
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace.
Department Information The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Our vision is that all of California thrives in a healthy environment.
Job Description And Duties Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys working on landfills? Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Do you have the ability to think outside the box? If so, this Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer role offers the opportunity to manage complex investigations, removal actions, and remedial actions at a hazardous waste landfill site.
Independently manage and review the more complex engineering, scientific and technical aspects of investigations, removal actions and remedial actions including PRPs’ essential operations and site investigations (Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, Targeted Site Investigations, Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis, and Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies).
Provide consultation and review documents on the implementation of the Casmalia Record of Decision.
Evaluate assessment of complex data and make recommendations for further actions.
Oversee preparation of Removal Action Workplans, Remedial Action Plans, and CEQA documents for public review and comment.
Provide technical support for data analysis and design/implementation of site repairs, modifications, or improvements.
Conduct PRP searches or related work in consultation and support of legal staff.
Desirable Qualifications
Complex environmental engineering project experience.
Landfill experience.
Project management experience.
Team‑oriented work style.
Geotechnical engineering background.
Special Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) required. Applicants must provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements/restrictions.
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions The SOQ should be no more than one page in length, typed in Arial 12‑point font, and address the following:
Based on the duty statement, describe how your education and experience qualify you for this Senior Project Manager position.
Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. SOQs should be specific and avoid repeating resume content. Grammar, clarity and legibility are evaluated.
Application Instructions Complete the California State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and include all required documents. Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 11/13/2025, by close of business (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). All documents should be submitted electronically via CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard‑copy submissions may be mailed or dropped off at the Cal Center Regional Office:
Department of Toxic Substances Control Cal Center Regional Office Attn: Revathi Baskar 8800 Cal Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826‑3200
Required documents include the State Examination/Employment Application, current resume, and SOQ.
Applicants requiring accommodations for the interview process must request them at the time of contact for scheduling.
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Job Code:
JC-497314 |
Position #:
810-591-3725-004 |
Classification:
SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER |
Positions:
1 |
Location:
Sacramento County |
Telework:
Hybrid |
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time |
Facility:
Cal Center Regional Office
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace.
Department Information The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Our vision is that all of California thrives in a healthy environment.
Job Description And Duties Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys working on landfills? Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Do you have the ability to think outside the box? If so, this Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer role offers the opportunity to manage complex investigations, removal actions, and remedial actions at a hazardous waste landfill site.
Independently manage and review the more complex engineering, scientific and technical aspects of investigations, removal actions and remedial actions including PRPs’ essential operations and site investigations (Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, Targeted Site Investigations, Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis, and Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies).
Provide consultation and review documents on the implementation of the Casmalia Record of Decision.
Evaluate assessment of complex data and make recommendations for further actions.
Oversee preparation of Removal Action Workplans, Remedial Action Plans, and CEQA documents for public review and comment.
Provide technical support for data analysis and design/implementation of site repairs, modifications, or improvements.
Conduct PRP searches or related work in consultation and support of legal staff.
Desirable Qualifications
Complex environmental engineering project experience.
Landfill experience.
Project management experience.
Team‑oriented work style.
Geotechnical engineering background.
Special Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) required. Applicants must provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements/restrictions.
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions The SOQ should be no more than one page in length, typed in Arial 12‑point font, and address the following:
Based on the duty statement, describe how your education and experience qualify you for this Senior Project Manager position.
Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. SOQs should be specific and avoid repeating resume content. Grammar, clarity and legibility are evaluated.
Application Instructions Complete the California State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and include all required documents. Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 11/13/2025, by close of business (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). All documents should be submitted electronically via CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard‑copy submissions may be mailed or dropped off at the Cal Center Regional Office:
Department of Toxic Substances Control Cal Center Regional Office Attn: Revathi Baskar 8800 Cal Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826‑3200
Required documents include the State Examination/Employment Application, current resume, and SOQ.
Applicants requiring accommodations for the interview process must request them at the time of contact for scheduling.
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