Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is looking for an Engineering Geologist to join the Sonoma Cleanup Unit of the Northern California and San Gabriel Branch of the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. This new unit was created to improve the management of cleanup work overseen by DTSC, to better achieve stakeholder goals, improve relationships with the regulated community, and develop lasting relationships with communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Come Join us today!

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee all aspects of investigation and cleanup related to assigned hazardous substance release sites under the cleanup process applicable to each site, which may be the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) process, or State corrective action process under the California Health and Safety Code
• Evaluate complex geology, hydrogeology, vapor intrusion, and contaminant fate and transport data to support remedial investigation or action
• Review and/or prepare remedy selection documents, including Records of Decision, or Remedial Action Plans, Removal Action Work Plans, and Proposed Plans
• Oversee investigation and remediation implementation field activities; perform site inspections, reports, and follow up on progress of remedial action implementation
• Work with staff within DTSC, other regulatory agencies, responsible parties, project proponents, local agencies, developers, landowners, contractors, and attorneys to ensure expeditious site cleanups that are protective of human health and the environment
• Maintain ongoing communication with responsible parties, project proponents, and consultants regarding project schedules and issues that may impact project schedules
• Prepare public participation documents and notices, present status updates on behalf of DTSC at public meetings

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Professional Geologist (PG) license or Geologist in Training (GIT) preferred
• Experience managing projects/sites under the CERCLA site investigation and cleanup process, and/or RCRA Corrective Action process
• Experience with project management of large, complex, and/or politically sensitive cleanup sites/ sites with high interest
• Experience performing, managing or overseeing hydrogeologic studies and/or site investigation activities including groundwater monitoring, drilling, and well installation
• Experience with fate and transport of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater
• Possess strong technical writing skills, proficient using Microsoft (MS) Word
• Possess strong environmental data analysis skills, proficient using MS Excel
• Experience using database software (e.g. MS Access, SQL, Rockworks) and ArcGIS
• Experience in performing budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and tracking of environmental project activities

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages in length, be clearly written and well-organized, single spaced, contain no more than four (4) grammatical and spelling errors, 1-inch margins, and Arial font, size 12.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe how your education and experience are complimentary to the desired qualifications and make you an excellent candidate to perform the duties of the position.

2.  Describe your experience performing or managing environmental field activities (e.g., drilling, well installation groundwater monitoring, soil vapor sampling), and evaluating complex geology, hydrogeology, vapor intrusion, contaminant fate and transport data to support remedial investigation or action.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Berkeley Regional Office

Attn: Marikka Hughes

700 Heinz Avenue

Berkeley , CA 94710-2721

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Berkeley Regional Office

Marikka Hughes

700 Heinz Avenue

Berkeley , CA 94710-2721

Applications must be received, and date stamped by close of business on the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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.

Benefits

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

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:

Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5034
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maile Gee
(714) 733-3749
[email protected]

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) 324-3095
[email protected]

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.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 478168  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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