California Department of Toxic Substances Control
SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I
California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Pay Range Base Pay Range:
$10,138.00 - $12,603.00 A Class B:
$11,998.00 - $15,019.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-500227 Position #(s):
810-172-3724-001 Working Title:
Unit Chief Classification:
SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I # of Positions:
1 Work Location:
Alameda County Telework:
Hybrid Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Facility:
Berkeley 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), 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. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Department Information This position is located at our Berkeley Regional Office. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within 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 is thriving in a healthy environment.
Job Description and Duties Would you like to join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to cleaning up contaminated sites in the Bay Area and restoring them to productive uses? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders and the public? Would you like to lead efforts to identify sources of pollution to prevent vapor intrusion impacts? If so, please consider joining our team. DTSC is seeking to hire a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer to lead exciting and impactful cleanup efforts in the Bay Area.
Provide technical direction and training to staff who oversee environmental investigations and cleanup activities at properties where hazardous materials, substances or waste were released into the environment.
Provide guidance on staff’s review of submitted documents, field work oversight, regulatory decision‑making, and communication with responsible parties, project proponents, external agencies, and the public.
Utilize high‑level technical skills to oversee investigation and cleanup of property with hazardous materials and contaminated groundwater problems.
Oversee and assist staff in evaluating appropriate sampling and mitigation techniques, based on accepted engineering principles and practices.
Develop and update work plans, schedules, commitments, and monitor program activities, in conjunction with the Branch Chief, to ensure that program performance goals, performance measures, and schedules are met.
Desirable Qualifications We Look For
Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to site cleanup and RCRA corrective action.
Experience leading professional staff.
Experience developing, assessing, and tracking performance measures.
Knowledge or experience managing large and complex projects.
Knowledge and experience interacting with stakeholders and the public.
License as a Professional Civil Engineer in California is a plus.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. The SOQ should be a maximum of 2 pages, twelve (12) point Arial font. Your SOQ should address the following: Please describe how you meet the desired qualifications listed in this posting.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
12/10/2025
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Required Application Package Documents
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 www.Calcareers.ca.gov. 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.
Statement of Qualifications – A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the “Special Requirements” section above for additional information.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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Pay Range Base Pay Range:
$10,138.00 - $12,603.00 A Class B:
$11,998.00 - $15,019.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-500227 Position #(s):
810-172-3724-001 Working Title:
Unit Chief Classification:
SUPERVISING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER I # of Positions:
1 Work Location:
Alameda County Telework:
Hybrid Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Facility:
Berkeley 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), 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. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Department Information This position is located at our Berkeley Regional Office. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within 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 is thriving in a healthy environment.
Job Description and Duties Would you like to join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to cleaning up contaminated sites in the Bay Area and restoring them to productive uses? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders and the public? Would you like to lead efforts to identify sources of pollution to prevent vapor intrusion impacts? If so, please consider joining our team. DTSC is seeking to hire a Supervising Hazardous Substances Engineer to lead exciting and impactful cleanup efforts in the Bay Area.
Provide technical direction and training to staff who oversee environmental investigations and cleanup activities at properties where hazardous materials, substances or waste were released into the environment.
Provide guidance on staff’s review of submitted documents, field work oversight, regulatory decision‑making, and communication with responsible parties, project proponents, external agencies, and the public.
Utilize high‑level technical skills to oversee investigation and cleanup of property with hazardous materials and contaminated groundwater problems.
Oversee and assist staff in evaluating appropriate sampling and mitigation techniques, based on accepted engineering principles and practices.
Develop and update work plans, schedules, commitments, and monitor program activities, in conjunction with the Branch Chief, to ensure that program performance goals, performance measures, and schedules are met.
Desirable Qualifications We Look For
Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to site cleanup and RCRA corrective action.
Experience leading professional staff.
Experience developing, assessing, and tracking performance measures.
Knowledge or experience managing large and complex projects.
Knowledge and experience interacting with stakeholders and the public.
License as a Professional Civil Engineer in California is a plus.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. The SOQ should be a maximum of 2 pages, twelve (12) point Arial font. Your SOQ should address the following: Please describe how you meet the desired qualifications listed in this posting.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
12/10/2025
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Required Application Package Documents
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 www.Calcareers.ca.gov. 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.
Statement of Qualifications – A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the “Special Requirements” section above for additional information.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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