California Department of Toxic Substances Control
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER
California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Brea, California, United States, 92631
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. Position Details
Job Code #: JC-497738 Position #(s): 810-504-3726-030 Working Title: Project Manager Classification: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER Salary ranges: A: $6,488 – $7,735; B: $7,428 – $9,296; C: $8,896 – $11,131; D: $9,712 – $12,152 # of Positions: 1 Location: Orange County, Cypress Regional Office (Hybrid telework, Permanent, Full Time) Department Information
This position is located at the Cypress Regional Office in CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. DTSC’s mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances; enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land; and compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks employees who thrive in a collaborative environment. Job Description And Duties
The Schools Evaluation and Brownfields Outreach Branch (SEBO) in the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program (SMP) seeks a highly energetic technical professional experienced in project management of fast‑paced environmental investigation and cleanup projects. In this role, the Project Manager will manage complex environmental investigation and remediation projects, review and comment on technical documents, direct and oversee contractor work, and independently conduct site‑specific projects. Review and/or prepare technical engineering reports and other documents, including Phase I reports, Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, Resource and Cost Recovery Act Facility Assessments, site characterization workplans and reports, sampling and analysis plans, human health and ecological risk assessments, pilot and treatability studies, feasibility studies, remedy selection documents, design, implementation, completion reports, operation and maintenance plans, five‑year reviews, and long‑term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans. Evaluate site characterization data to support engineering remedial design and implementation. Review or develop process flow and instrumentation diagrams, and design plans and specifications of engineering remedy. Perform statistical and trend analysis on data to define the overall effectiveness of remedial treatment technology. Confirm engineering information, use of correct equations and engineering calculations related to project submittals, and evaluate integration of remedial design with engineering infrastructures for site development. Review or prepare cost estimates to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy and long‑term operation and maintenance. Desirable Qualifications
Background in civil / environmental / chemical engineering or related discipline. Professional Engineer License preferred. Experience managing multiple projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines. Knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation. Team leadership and project management skills. Technical report writing experience. Oral communication and coordination skills. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates. Final Filing Date: 11/18/2025. Who May Apply
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, with list or LEAP eligibility, in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available) may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, other candidates may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Application Process
Applicants must submit the Application Package electronically through CalCareer or in hard copy using the mailing address below. The package must include the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic equivalent), and all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification. Resume is optional. Hard‑copy applications must be stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. Drop‑off applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. Address for Mailing Application Packages and Drop‑off: Department of Toxic Substances Control, Cypress Regional Office, Attn: Emad Yemut, 5796 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-4732. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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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. Position Details
Job Code #: JC-497738 Position #(s): 810-504-3726-030 Working Title: Project Manager Classification: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER Salary ranges: A: $6,488 – $7,735; B: $7,428 – $9,296; C: $8,896 – $11,131; D: $9,712 – $12,152 # of Positions: 1 Location: Orange County, Cypress Regional Office (Hybrid telework, Permanent, Full Time) Department Information
This position is located at the Cypress Regional Office in CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. DTSC’s mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances; enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land; and compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks employees who thrive in a collaborative environment. Job Description And Duties
The Schools Evaluation and Brownfields Outreach Branch (SEBO) in the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program (SMP) seeks a highly energetic technical professional experienced in project management of fast‑paced environmental investigation and cleanup projects. In this role, the Project Manager will manage complex environmental investigation and remediation projects, review and comment on technical documents, direct and oversee contractor work, and independently conduct site‑specific projects. Review and/or prepare technical engineering reports and other documents, including Phase I reports, Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, Resource and Cost Recovery Act Facility Assessments, site characterization workplans and reports, sampling and analysis plans, human health and ecological risk assessments, pilot and treatability studies, feasibility studies, remedy selection documents, design, implementation, completion reports, operation and maintenance plans, five‑year reviews, and long‑term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans. Evaluate site characterization data to support engineering remedial design and implementation. Review or develop process flow and instrumentation diagrams, and design plans and specifications of engineering remedy. Perform statistical and trend analysis on data to define the overall effectiveness of remedial treatment technology. Confirm engineering information, use of correct equations and engineering calculations related to project submittals, and evaluate integration of remedial design with engineering infrastructures for site development. Review or prepare cost estimates to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy and long‑term operation and maintenance. Desirable Qualifications
Background in civil / environmental / chemical engineering or related discipline. Professional Engineer License preferred. Experience managing multiple projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines. Knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation. Team leadership and project management skills. Technical report writing experience. Oral communication and coordination skills. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates. Final Filing Date: 11/18/2025. Who May Apply
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, with list or LEAP eligibility, in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available) may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, other candidates may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Application Process
Applicants must submit the Application Package electronically through CalCareer or in hard copy using the mailing address below. The package must include the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic equivalent), and all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification. Resume is optional. Hard‑copy applications must be stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. Drop‑off applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. Address for Mailing Application Packages and Drop‑off: Department of Toxic Substances Control, Cypress Regional Office, Attn: Emad Yemut, 5796 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-4732. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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