ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

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. 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 work place. 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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-529885 Position #(s): 810-552-3756-068 Working Title: Engineering Geologist Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B $9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C $9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Alameda County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Berkeley Regional Office Department Information This position is located at DTSC’s Regional office in Berkeley, CA . The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Department Website: Our Mission: 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: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment. Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission 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. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians! Job Description And Duties DTSC is seeking an experienced Engineering Geologist to join our team in the Berkeley office. As part of the Geological Services Branch, you will support DTSC’s mission through review and oversight of environmental investigations and cleanups at a variety of sites throughout Northern California. Join us today! Serve as technical expert on all matters related to geologic engineering, and specifically on the interaction between geologic conditions and chemical contaminants in rock, soil, soil gas, groundwater, and surface water media Conduct technical reviews of, and/or prepare technical reports/recommendations on, environmental documents including but not limited to: Phase I reports; Preliminary Endangerment Assessments; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Facility Assessments; soil, soil gas, and groundwater investigation workplans and reports; results of site investigation and characterization reports; sampling and analysis plans; human health and ecological risk assessments; pilot and treatability studies; feasibility studies; remedy selection documents; remedy decision, design, implementation, and completion reports; operation and maintenance plans and reports; groundwater and soil gas monitoring reports; RCRA permit applications; RCRA closure applications and reports; and all other related environmental documents to ensure that geologic conditions are properly characterized and adequately considered in all DTSC determinations and decisions Utilize a variety of industry standard tools such as models and geographic information systems in order to provide expert and consultative services in the areas listed above You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Desirable Qualifications We Look For: Post-graduate degree preferred Experience in environmental consulting or regulatory agency experience Current Professional Geologist or GIT certificate preferred Proficiency in GIS Proficiency in groundwater modeling Experience in leading a team Experience in project management Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr