SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Environmental Program Manager I

Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) of the Training and Assistance Section, the incumbent will apply principles of scientific research, chemical, biological, physical and environmental sciences, environmental characteristics of waste materials and solid waste facilities and systems to supervise the work of professional or technical staff within the Illegal Disposal and Innovative Technologies Unit. The Unit is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the development, implementation, and analysis of the training events, outreach efforts, and support of the statewide annual illegal disposal conference and the periodic meeting forum for state, local, and regional agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected communities, and department staff. The Unit is also responsible for the preparation of guidance, training, policy, planning, or regulatory documents and legislative proposals relating to innovative technologies at solid waste facilities. Refer to the Duty Statement for a full summary of job description and duties. As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.