Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DTSC is hiring an Engineering Geologist in our Sacramento Field Office to serve as Project Manager in the Federal Facilities Unit in the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. Apply today for a great opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary, cross-program team to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances!

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical data of the surface and subsurface to characterize the occurrence and migration of contaminants
• Review and prepare cross sections, maps, charts, and graphs that illustrate the physical and geochemical setting of contaminated sites
• Recommend specific locations of monitoring devices to detect the presence and movement of contaminants in soil, soil gas, groundwater, and air
• Review and assist in the development of sound conceptual site models as framework for effective investigation strategies
• Plan and manage a workload consisting of one or more assignments on projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines to ensure all assignments are completed on time and within budget
• Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules to facilitate allocation of resources

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Knowledge and/or experience in geological characterization and site cleanup (i.e., Preliminary Assessments, Site Inspections, Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies, remedial designs and removal actions)
• Experience in managing multiple environmental investigation and cleanup projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Experience and ability to work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team of professionals to achieve DTSC Site Mitigation and Restoration Program’s mission
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and experience in communicating with a wide range of audiences including but not limited to the public, and federal, state, and local agencies
• California Professional Geologist license preferred
• Experience working munitions response projects preferred

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here .

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position.

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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.

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 typed in Arial 12-point font. It should be specific when answering questions regarding experience (where, when, what, how, and why) and refrain from repeating what is listed on the resume.  

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Based on the duty statement, describe how your education and experience qualify you for the Engineering Geologist position within the Federal Facilities Unit.

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 #: 512655  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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area

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