CalRecycle is the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, focused on promoting recycling and waste management for a circular economy. They are seeking an Environmental Scientist to perform scientific, analytical, and technical assistance duties to implement enforcement requirements and assist with compliance analysis related to Senate Bill 212.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of scientific, analytical, and technical assistance duties to implement enforcement requirements and assist with program analysis of compliance policies for 2018 Senate Bill 212
- Work under direct supervision performing the least complex scientific work; under general supervision performing moderately complex work; or independently performing the most complex work
- Apply the principles of scientific research and analytical skills to perform complex technical tasks
- Use statistical knowledge to gather, assess, and review data in order to ensure compliance with CalRecycle's extended producer responsibility and product stewardship requirements and regulations
- Determine violations and their general effects on public health, safety, and the environment for the programs
- Review findings and prepare reports for technical adequacy on enforcement matters
- Develop and implement new enforcement programs related to products with EPR and product stewardship requirements
- Conduct field inspections and investigations to determine compliance by regulated communities
- Conduct research of businesses, products, and industries to plan inspections and conduct investigations
- Develop sound conclusions and recommendations for the issuance of timely, concise and complete inspection reports
- Compile defensible facts for legal documents
- Serve as an EPR compliance program liaison and educate stakeholders verbally and in writing
- Prepare correspondence
- Meet regulatory deadlines and implement established enforcement processes
- Coordinate with CalRecycle’s other supporting technical staff and the Legal Office
- Evaluate the significance of violations of non-compliant entities and program trends
- Compile, organize data and use mathematical formulas and develop databases and tools to perform statistical analyses to track compliance trends of the regulated community
- Recommend corrective actions or penalties and fines to effectively achieve the program(s) mandates to protect public health and safety and the environment
- Prepare findings to present and conduct technical trainings to supervisors, technical offices, Executive Management and Stakeholders
- Travel throughout California involving multiple, consecutive days away from the office and overnight stays
Skills
- 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
- 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
- The applicant must possess a current California Drivers License and maintain a good driving record
- Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
- Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026
- 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)
- Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted toPosting
- Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
- When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included
- You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery Attn: Human Resources RPA 25-136 P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A Sacramento , CA 95812-4025
- You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery Human Resources RPA 25-136 1001 I Street, 19th Floor Sacramento , CA 95812-4025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- The following items are required to be submitted with your application
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov
- 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
- 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
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
Company Overview
CalRecycle (California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) oversees California’s efforts to reduce waste and build a circular economy that reuses materials endlessly to cut trash pollution and save our limited resources. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov.
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