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ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Department of Toxic Substances Control
$6,299 - $11,859 a month
California
Full time
4 days ago

Are you ready to be a member of DTSC's Site Mitigation and Restoration Program? DTSC's Clovis Unit is searching for an Engineering Geologist to serve as a project manager for several environmental cleanup projects within the Central Valley and beyond. We offer a unique blend of hands-on fieldwork, technical collaboration and community engagement while serving our missing to protect human health and the environment. Here's your chance to work on diverse, high-priority remediation projects that directly affect Central Valley communities. Apply today!

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:
  • Serve as project manager to oversee all aspects of investigation and cleanup related to assigned hazardous waste/substance sites
  • Apply knowledge of recognized environmental conditions, geology, subsurface investigations, underground transport processes of contaminants, and hydrogeology
  • Investigate the sequence, structure, and relationships of geological materials as they affect the fate and transport of environmental pollutants
  • Evaluate or conduct investigations for the purpose of selecting and designing measures to remediate contaminated soil, water, or air
  • Evaluate hydrologic, geologic and geochemical data to characterize the occurrence and migration of contaminants
  • Prepare cross-sections, maps, charts, and graphs illustrating such relationships
Desirable Qualifications We Look For:
  • Project management experience
  • Environmental Geology, remediation and site characterization training or experience
  • Possession of or desire to possess a Professional Geologist (PG) License
  • Field experiences drilling, conducting investigations or overseeing construction
  • Experience reading and developing environmental reports, design plans, specifications and risk assessments
  • Experience interpreting water quality or environmental laws, rules, and regulations
  • Experience with state contracts and agreements
  • Experience interacting with public, local, federal and state agencies
  • Knowledge and or training in the use of geodatabases and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Experience conducting site visits and inspections

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-480061
Position #(s):
810-585-3756-001
Working Title:
Project Manager
Classification:
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,299.00 - $7,510.00 A
$7,212.00 - $9,025.00 B
$8,876.00 - $11,116.00 C
$9,470.00 - $11,859.00 D
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Clovis Regional Office

Department Information

This position is located at our Field office in Clovis, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission:
To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision:
All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values:
DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

DTSC Recruitment Survey:

Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

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, contain no more than four (4) grammatical and spelling errors, 1-inch margins, and Arial font, size 12.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Based on a review of the Duty Statement, please describe how your education, experience and personality make you the best candidate for this position.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Toxic Substances Control
Clovis Regional Office
Attn: Ryan Mitchum
1515 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611-0522

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Toxic Substances Control
Clovis Regional Office
Ryan Mitchum
1515 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611-0522
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5087
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Ryan Mitchum
(559) 297-3958
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 #: 480061 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 https://www.naces.org

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.).

Examination Information

List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Engineering Geologist, please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1685

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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