Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is looking for an Engineering Geologist to join the Contra Costa and Solano County Cleanup Unit of the Northern California and San Gabriel Branch of the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. This new unit was created to improve the management of cleanup work overseen by DTSC, to better achieve stakeholder goals, improve relationships with the regulated community, and develop lasting relationships with communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Come Join us today!

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate complex geology, hydrogeology, vapor intrusion, and contaminant fate and transport data to support remedial investigation or action
• Oversee investigation and remediation implementation field activities; perform site inspections, reports, and follow up on progress of remedial action implementation
• Work with staff within DTSC, other regulatory agencies, responsible parties, project proponents, local agencies, developers, landowners, contractors, and attorneys to ensure expeditious site cleanups that are protective of human health and the environment
• Maintain ongoing communication with responsible parties, project proponents, and consultants regarding project schedules and issues that may impact project schedules

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Professional Geologist (PG) license or Geologist in Training (GIT) preferred
• Experience managing projects/sites under the CERCLA site investigation and cleanup process, and/or RCRA Corrective Action process
• Experience performing, managing or overseeing hydrogeologic studies and/or site investigation activities including groundwater monitoring, drilling, and well installation
• Experience with fate and transport of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater
• Possess strong technical writing skills, proficient using Microsoft (MS) Word
• Possess strong environmental data analysis skills, proficient using MS Excel
• Experience using database software (e.g. MS Access, SQL, Rockworks) and ArcGIS

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is currently headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages in length, be clearly written and well-organized, single spaced,1-inch margins, and Arial font size 12. 

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe how your education and experience are complimentary to the desired qualifications and make you an excellent candidate to perform the duties of the position.

2. Describe your experience performing or managing environmental field activities such as drilling, well construction, groundwater monitoring, aquifer testing, and soil vapor sampling.

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account,  please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 500624  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  

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.).

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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