What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST position at Department of Toxic Substances Control?
The DTSC Geological Services Branch is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in Chatsworth. We are a group of geologists who assist project managers remedy hazardous waste sites by applying geologic knowledge and scientific methods to site investigations and clean ups. If you are a problem solver who would like to apply your geologic knowledge to a variety of sites and explore what lies beneath the ground to help protect human health and the environment, then apply now because this is the job for you!
- Serve as technical expert on all matters related to geologic engineering, and specifically on the interaction between geologic conditions and chemical contaminants in rock, soil, soil gas, groundwater, and surface water media
- Conduct technical reviews of, and/or prepare technical reports/recommendations on, environmental documents including but not limited to: Phase I reports; Preliminary Endangerment Assessments; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Facility Assessments; soil, soil gas, and groundwater investigation workplans and reports; results of site investigation and characterization reports; sampling and analysis plans; human health and ecological risk assessments; pilot and treatability studies; feasibility studies; remedy selection documents; remedy decision, design, implementation, and completion reports; operation and maintenance plans and reports; groundwater and soil gas monitoring reports; RCRA permit applications; RCRA closure applications and reports; and all other related environmental documents to ensure that geologic conditions are properly characterized and adequately considered in all Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) determinations and decision
- Undertake or oversee investigation of hazardous waste release sites to characterize nature and extent of contamination, evaluate risk to human health and the environment, develop remedial options, and implement cleanup decisions
- Evaluate reports or conduct independent evaluation pertaining to siting and design of hazardous waste facilities, engineering geologic studies of seismicity, slope stability, liquefaction, erosion potential, and other seismic hazards
Desirable Qualifications We Look For:
- Professional Geologist License
- GIS Experience
- Soil and Groundwater Investigation Experience
- Regulatory Experience
- Environmental Consulting Experience
- Post-Graduate Degree
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
This position is located at the Chatsworth Regional Office,
Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.
Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufactures to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!
DTSC Recruitment Survey :
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
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: 3/17/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 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.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Benefits
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: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5087
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
John Naginis
(818) 717-6626
John.Naginis@dtsc.ca.gov
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
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov
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 mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 468826 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. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.
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 by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).
Examination Information
List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Engineering Geologist, please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1685
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.