Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DTSC is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our Sacramento Field Office as a Project Manager in the National Priorities List Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting investigations and cleanups at some of California’s most complex contaminated sites, including federal Superfund locations. Join our multi - disciplinary, cross - program team and help protect public health and the environment—apply today!

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Review or prepare technical geological reports and other documents including, but not limited to: Phase I, PEA; site characterization workplans and reports; sampling and analysis plans; pilot and treatability studies; feasibility studies; remedy selection documents; design, implementation, and completion reports; operation and maintenance plans; five-year reviews; and long-term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans
• Apply knowledge of recognized environmental conditions, geology, subsurface investigations, underground transport processes of contaminants, and hydrogeology
• Evaluate geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical data of the surface and subsurface to characterize the occurrence and migration of contaminants
• 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
• Review or prepare cost estimates and coordinates with the other DTSC staff to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy, and long-term operation and maintenance

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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.  As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the telework policy and/or future program needs. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

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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 1 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, and Arial font, size 12.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Based on the Duty Statement how does your education and experience qualify you for the Engineering Geologist position?

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:

• Knowledge and experience with geological assessment and site cleanup (i.e., Phase I, Preliminary Endangerment Assessment, Site Characterization, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Remedy Selection, Remedy Implementation, etc.), technical and regulatory requirements (CERCLA, RCRA), and framework.
• Experience in managing multiple 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 Geologist-in-Training or Professional Geologist license preferred.

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 #: 537394  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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• 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, Remote work

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