Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you have a desire to use your scientific, analytical, and technical skills to ensure the products we use are managed in a way that protect the environment and contribute to California's circular economy? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, dynamic environment? CalRecycle is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Scientist to join our team and contribute to the success of California’s Mattress Stewardship Program!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Act as a co-lead overseeing California’s Mattress Stewardship Program.
• Independently perform environmental and natural resource management analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies.
• Interact with a variety of colleagues and external interested parties, including other government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.
• Prepare regulatory and compliance documents, as well as other technical reports and materials.
• Respond to complex inquiries from the public and draft non-routine correspondence regarding the program.
• Conduct other related work to implement CalRecycle's product stewardship programs and initiatives.
• Provide scientific expertise and consultative technical advice to various external entities.

This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your applications. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in a failure to meet job requirements.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 24-052 & Position # 835-777-0762-001 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

• If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
• Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations and developing and completing written work products that communicate complex scientific topics for non-experts and policymakers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (and others from diverse backgrounds) and with external entities, including other government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Strong project planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Analytical and research experience, including experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data to support environmental policy and decision-making.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and other office productivity software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat, web conferencing software (e.g., Teams, Zoom), etc.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website or by visiting

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must pay attention to detail and professionalism, demonstrated through a clear, organized, and error-free application packet (cover letter, statement of qualifications, resume, state application).

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font.

Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. See detailed instructions below.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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