Environmental Scientist (Surface Water & Pesticide)
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING
| Job Control #: | JC-40145 | ||||
| Position #(s): | 814-403-0762-216 |
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| Classification: |
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$3,327.00 - $6,361.00 |
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As a member of the Environmental Monitoring Branch’s Surface Water Protection Program, the Environmental Scientist will perform a variety of professional scientific office and fieldwork assignments. Specific responsibilities include:
- Perform duties involving planning, organizing, and coordinating outreach efforts to County Agricultural Commissioners, growers, water agencies, pesticide registrants, pesticide applicators, university specialists to prevent and mitigate pesticide contamination of surface water. Act as a liaison for evaluating and implementing various control and mitigation measures to protect surface water quality.
- Perform less complex scientific/technical research and statistical analysis to determine the effects of the transport and environmental hazards assessment of pesticides on environmental health of soil, water and biota; and the efficacy of mitigation measures. Performs field runoff mitigation studies and conducts field sampling in support of surface water program objectives.
- Serve as liaison within the Department and external stakeholders; negotiates and manages extramural contracts and agreements. Recruits, interviews, and serves as Lead to Scientific Aides and Student Assistants.
- Write scientific and technical documents for publication. Make oral presentations to governmental organizations, scientific associations, growers, and the public. Perform critical review of data, project proposals, and reports for scientific integrity.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
- This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.
- If required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to be considered for this position.
Working Conditions
Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel and spend nights away from home during the year (up to 30% of the time). They must also be willing to perform field work under a variety of conditions throughout California; to work during irregular hours including weekends and holidays; to conduct office work which includes performing stationary work for prolonged periods of time; and have an interest in and aptitude for the work.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 11/18/2016Who May Apply
How To Apply
Go to:
https://jobs.ca.gov/Public/JobPosting.aspx?q=cxAiAIM2pst96dk%2bQtP7zfAu02H%2fM24MDSenwNkmwfCjYQWUis%2borVftpogjSOi9rGK4woGX3lRuycKomVTCNYtmaZQLt%2fmtLIu8XnbsDwdJOu4PtTT%2f5lueHOMB%2bF87neaEqwRsF4ls6C%2bJQx29SONo429o2xoJvkYl4KD1paQ%3d
Required Application Documents
Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. 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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
- Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
- Human Resources Contact:
Stephanie Ota
(916) 322-4553
stephanie.ota@cdpr.ca.gov - Hiring Unit Contact:
Jackie Maes
(916) 322-4553
jacquelyn.maes@cdpr.ca.gov -
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 445-3979
christina.bugai@cdpr.ca.gov - California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
Critical Job Competencies
Communication
Ethics/Integrity
Flexibility/Adaptability
Problem Solving
Project Management
Self-Motivation, Optimism, Sustained Commitment, Perseverance, Patience
Teamwork
Technical Credibility
Additional Information
This is a deep class position with increasing responsibilities; candidate’s experience/education will determine which range they will be placed in.