Environmental Scientist

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. Position Details Job Code: JC-526938 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II $7,269.00 - $9,094.00 Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page. 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: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information: Communications Division/ Consumer Programs/ Deaf and Disabled Telecommunication. Department Website: Job Description And Duties Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Performs technical research and analysis on the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunication (DDTP) program as part of an ongoing review of program, policy, contracts and related invoices, the multi-million-dollar equipment or relay-related contract areas, for compliance with terms and the Commission policy and decisions along with State contracting rules. Incumbent prepares payment letters; coordinates as necessary with contractors/vendors, other Commission staff including Administrative Services, Legal and CD, and others as required. Responsible for contractor evaluation or coordination of contract evaluation efforts and the issuance of new contracts (e.g., IFB/RFP) or amendments where required. Reviews and analyzes performance measures and tracks contractor performance. Performance standards are negotiated and set in the contracts and the performance measurements result from consumer feedback surveys. Incumbent analyzes those results in order to assess contractor performance and assess penalties that are set in contracts. Develops portions of the annual program budget per PU Code 273 and required reports including triennial audit and annual program report per PU Code 274. The audit reports include financial and compliance information about program-related costs and activities for the DDTP. Incumbent researches and analyzes upcoming expense levels for new program budgets and makes recommendations in Resolutions which go before the Commission for approval. Forecast analysis includes analyzing data on population/demographic, industry and technological (e.g., Internet) changes as well as local and state statutory changes which directly impact future years' services and volume. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 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