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 Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist will participate in the less complex scientific work to protect public health and the environment by fostering sustainable pest management (SPM) practices across agricultural, urban, and natural systems. The focus of the work is on developing and supporting SPM initiatives, special projects, and outreach efforts to advance statewide knowledge and adoption of sustainable practices. Duties include providing scientific and programmatic support, managing contracts, tracking project milestones, and coordinating with internal and external partners to carry out DPR’s strategic and operational goals. The Environmental Scientist will demonstrate DPR’s organizational values of Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement while working to fulfill the Department’s mission and vision.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• The incumbent will work in a high-rise building, under artificial light, and sit for moderate periods of time.
• Use a computer up to eight hours a day. 
• 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

• 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:

• Technical experience/background in urban, agricultural, or natural space pest management or pesticide use issues or similar regulatory or scientific activities
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
• Proficient writing and oral communication skills and the ability to present technical information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
• Experience with graphic design and video editing software
• Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity
• Advanced time management and multi-taking tasking skills
• Experience with stakeholder collaboration and/or in conducting education and outreach to the public, industry groups, or similar groups
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics

Critical Job Competencies

Communication; Decisiveness; Self-motivation, Optimism, Sustained Commitment, Perseverance, and Patience;  Ethics/Integrity; Conflict Resolution; Problem Solving; Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Awareness; Political Acumen; Partnering/Networking; Teamwork; Technical Credibility; Customer Service Orientation; Flexibility/Adaptability; Project Management

Benefits

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

Supplemental Application

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

Instructions:
Your response should be no more than two pages in length, using 12 pt. font.

Questions:

1. Describe a specific experience that you have had in "selling" a work-related idea or project proposal to your co-workers, boss, or another stakeholder group? What was the idea or project, why was it important, and who were the stakeholders involved? How did you approach this and what was the result of your efforts?

2. In this position, the incumbent will be expected to support programmatic efforts and initiatives that facilitate the implementation of safer, more sustainable pest management (SPM) practices throughout California. The job duties include planning SPM projects, creating and disseminating outreach resources, coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and managing project timelines, milestones, and contracts. Describe why you would be well suited for this role. Describe at least one challenge that you might face if you were to fill the position. 

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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Night shift

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