Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a career where you can be on the cutting edge of saving the environment and improving the health of the citizens of California? CalRecycle is looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking scientist to work in a cross-divisional team to help implement the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act [Senate Bill 54, Allen, 2022] to protect our environment. Senate Bill 54 establishes a framework for regulating the use of single use packaging and plastic food service wares in California, in order to reduce plastics going into landfills and the ocean, shift the burden of managing waste from local governments to businesses, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There is one (1) Environmental Scientist position available in the Packaging EPR Unit 1.

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 1st, 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.

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Working Conditions

The incumbent works in a high-rise office building in an enclosed office cubicle in a smoke-free environment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Travel may be required locally and within the state.

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 25-098 & Position # 835-750-0762-004 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

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:

1. 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. 
2. 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. 
3. Analytical and research experience, including experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data to support environmental policy and decision-making. 
4. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and other office productivity software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Access, web conferencing software (e.g., Teams, Zoom), etc.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at  CalHR Benefits Website - CalHR

Statement of Qualifications

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.

For the SOQ, please describe (1) briefly this Department and this position in particular, (2) why you are interested in the position, and (3) how your knowledge, experience, and attributes would make you a successful candidate for this position, focusing on your experience as it relates to the Desirable Qualifications listed above. Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

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. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for instructions. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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