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 close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), the incumbent will perform scientific analyses on appropriate use of pesticides and statewide uniformity of enforcement response. Applies scientific methods and principles to investigate, research, analyze, and develop solutions to mitigate pesticide use hazards. Generate, analyze, and evaluate inspection and enforcement data for patterns in regulatory compliance with human health and environmental law and regulations.

As part of the Enforcement Headquarters Branch, you will be part of a team that evaluates Produce Sample Analysis Reports and conducts quality control reviews; coordinates data entry to track illegal pesticide residue cases; reviews and recommends changes to pesticide use enforcement directives, interpretations, recommendations, and regulations; and plans, arranges, and conducts training of Federal, State, and county personnel on topics related to the protection of the public, workers’ health, and ecological resources.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work in a single-floor building, under artificial light, and sit for moderate periods of time. The incumbent may be required to facilitate projects, meetings, and training classes; occasional statewide overnight travel may be required; and travel by automobile or air may be required to different areas of the State.

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 working with diverse cultural communities
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity

Critical Job Competencies:

Communication (oral, written, organizational, and non-verbal): select and use appropriate communication approaches, and have the ability to listen to others and communicate effectively.

Partnering/Networking: develop networks and build alliances, participate in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives, keep administrative branches informed of program priorities, needs, and issues to effect responsive service.

Technical credibility: understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, policies, and regulations related to specialized projects.

Flexibility/Adaptability: demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology

Teamwork: the ability to effectively work and complete assignments in group settings. Work cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questionnaire

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

Instructions :

Your response must be typewritten, single spaced, no more than one, 8.5" x 11" page in length, using 1" margins, and 12-point Arial font. Include your name and position number at the top of the page. Do not retype the question in your response.

Question :

1. Share an example of when you had to work on something outside your usual expertise. How did you get up to speed, and what did you take away from the experience?

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application

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.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application -

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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Night shift

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