Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist (ES) analyzes pesticide efficacy and phytotoxicity data for a complex and environmentally sensitive statewide pesticide registration program that protects the State’s natural resources and public health. The ES applies scientific methods and principles to identify environmental hazards and risk mitigation strategies and develops regulatory and policy recommendations for the evaluation of pesticides in California. The ES prepares clear, complete, and technically accurate evaluation reports consistent with the program’s functional equivalency status under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additionally, the ES reviews and evaluates testing procedures and protocols submitted by registrants, meets with industry representatives to discuss and resolve specific issues concerning data requirements and registration actions, and provides scientific expertise to departmental staff on registration and regulatory issues related to pesticide products.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Work in a high-rise building under artificial lighting
• Use a computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard within an 8-hour day
• Lift and carry data volumes weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasional travel may be required

NOTE: 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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.
• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.
• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

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:

• Knowledge or experience in the scientific disciplines of entomology, mycology, plant  pathology, and/or plant physiology.
• Knowledge of the pesticide registration and data evaluation process.
• Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems logically and systematically.
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities.
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics.
• Ability to communicate respect.

Critical Job Competencies

• Effective Communication • Organization and Planning • Takes Action and Shows Initiative • Relationship and Partnership Building • Problem Solving • Effective Negotiation • Analytical Thinking • Technical Credibility • Teamwork • Customer Service Orientationfully and with sensitivity

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questionnaire

You must answer each supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the questions in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position

INSTRUCTIONS:

Each response should be on a separate page and no longer than one page in length using 12-point Arial font. Indicate your name and question number at the top of each page.

QUESTIONS:

1. Based upon your knowledge of the Department and the duties associated with this Environmental Scientist position, please describe how your education and experience qualify you for the role.

2. Describe a challenging project you have worked on. What obstacles did you face, and how did you overcome them?

Note: Resumes, letters, or other material will not be accepted as responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

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
• Supplemental Application -

  A response to the supplemental questions is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental questions and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer each supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the questions in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work,

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