State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Job Description and Duties

Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys working on landfills? Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Do you have the ability to think outside of the box? Are you a team player? If so, please apply today to join a dynamic and innovative team working on cleaning up a complex hazardous waste landfill site.

As a Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

• Independently manage and review the more complex engineering, scientific and technical aspects of investigations, removal actions and remedial actions including, but not limited to: Oversee and review PRPs’ BKK essential operations and site investigations including Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, Targeted Site Investigations, Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis, and Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS) to characterize the extent of contamination, and evaluate alternatives for remediation
• Provide consultation and review documents on implementation of the Casmalia Record of Decision
• Evaluate assessment of complex data and the results of these investigations and makes recommendations for further actions
• Oversee preparation of Removal Action Workplans, Remedial Action Plans, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents for public review and comment
• Provide technical support to other staff assigned for data analysis, and to the design and implementation of any repair, modification, or improvements to the Site
• Conduct PRP searches and/or related work in consultation and support of legal staff

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Complex environmental engineering project experience preferred
• Landfill experience preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Geotechnical engineering background desired

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

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.