Jobs and Opportunities
Pay range: $147,540 - $188,760 per year.
Final filing date: Until filled.
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, is currently seeking a Section Chief to lead our Cancer Toxicology and Epidemiology team from either our Sacramento or Oakland office. Our employees enjoy excellent health and retirement benefits, pensions, paid time off, and the satisfaction of contributing to the protection of public health in California.
DUTIES
The Chief of the Cancer Toxicology and Epidemiology Section has an understanding of carcinogenesis and will provide expert scientific oversight and supervision of a team responsible for providing technical support for listing chemicals as causing cancer under Proposition 65, developing guidelines for assessing risks of exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, and conducting dose-response and exposure assessment.
Job duties will include:
- Supervising cancer hazard identification and hazard assessment activities, including directing the analysis by technical staff of scientific studies providing evidence on the carcinogenicity of chemicals.
- Supervising the development of carcinogenic risk assessments from exposure to environmental agents.
- Supervising the development of white papers on cancer risk methodology and guidance.
- Directing the assessment by technical staff of carcinogenic risks from exposures to environmental agents in the diet, air, water, home and workplace.
REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a Doctoral degree in Toxicology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, or a closely related specialty.
- Either: a) one year of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Staff Toxicologist; or b) four years of postdoctoral experience in toxicology or closely related field, including the interpretation of toxicological findings relative to probable human health or aquatic life hazards, and one year of experience in the development and design of toxicological research and investigative studies.
- Knowledge and proficiency in general principles of toxicology, with an emphasis in the area of carcinogenesis.
- An understanding of the general principles of public health and risk assessment.
- Ability to critically review and evaluate highly complex scientific studies and other information relevant to carcinogen risk assessment.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for a job with the State of California, you MUST first be placed on an employment eligibility list for the specific classification. To establish your eligibility for this position, please see the instructions for the Senior Toxicologist classification at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1281.
To apply, see the full job bulletin on CalCareers. Questions? Email [email protected].
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA Job Postings:
CEQA/NEPA and ESA Consultation Specialist
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of engineers and scientists has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time Scientist in our Rancho Cordova, California office. We are looking for a highly qualified, industrious, and motivated individual to work on various projects involving preparation of CEQA/NEPA documentation, preparation of technical reports, and conducting Section 7 Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations associated with CWA 404 permits. We offer flexible working hours/location and industry leading salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
DUTIES
Primary duties will include assisting firm principals with preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation and conducting ESA consultations for client projects that require a CWA 404 permit. Other duties will include preparation of technical reports, leading meetings, proposal preparation/support, and staff and project management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and skills.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
Additional Skills that are not Required, but Preferred:
Salary will be commensurate with experience ($90-150K, plus annual bonuses). Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications can submit a resume and cover letter here: https://robertson-bryan.com/contact/careers/. Learn more about RBI here: https://robertson-bryan.com.
Municipal Wastewater Permitting Specialist
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of engineers and scientists has an immediate opening for a full-time Scientist/Wastewater Permitting Specialist in our Rancho Cordova, California office. We are looking for a highly qualified, industrious, and motivated individual to work on various projects involving municipal wastewater NPDES/WDR permitting, water and wastewater quality monitoring, and special studies. We offer flexible working hours/location and industry leading salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
DUTIES
Primary duties will include assisting firm principals with municipal wastewater NPDES/WDR permitting, effluent and receiving water quality monitoring, water quality analyses, conducting permit-driven special studies, and staff and project management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and skills.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
Additional Skills that are not Required, but Preferred:
Salary will be commensurate with experience ($90-150K, plus annual bonuses). Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications can submit a resume and cover letter here: https://robertson-bryan.com/contact/careers/. Learn more about RBI here: https://robertson-bryan.com.
Staff/Project Engineer
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of engineers and scientists that provides water, wastewater and power resource engineering and environmental services, has an immediate opening for a full-time Staff/Project Engineer in our Rancho Cordova, California office. We are looking for a highly qualified, industrious, and motivated individual to work on a variety of wastewater treatment plant performance assessment and design projects. We offer flexible working hours/location and industry leading salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and skills.
Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Salary will be commensurate with experience ($90-150K, plus annual bonuses). Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications can submit a resume and cover letter here: https://robertson-bryan.com/contact/careers/. Learn more about RBI here: https://robertson-bryan.com.
CEQA/NEPA and ESA Consultation Specialist
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of engineers and scientists has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time Scientist in our Rancho Cordova, California office. We are looking for a highly qualified, industrious, and motivated individual to work on various projects involving preparation of CEQA/NEPA documentation, preparation of technical reports, and conducting Section 7 Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations associated with CWA 404 permits. We offer flexible working hours/location and industry leading salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
DUTIES
Primary duties will include assisting firm principals with preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation and conducting ESA consultations for client projects that require a CWA 404 permit. Other duties will include preparation of technical reports, leading meetings, proposal preparation/support, and staff and project management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and skills.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Degree in an Environmental Sciences field or a minimum of 6 years work experience in a consulting firm or government agency performing the above duties.
- Expertise and experience in preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation.
- Expertise and experience in conducting Section 7 ESA consultations with (National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and/or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and management skills
Additional Skills that are not Required, but Preferred:
- Experience in preparing environmental permit applications (CDFW 1602 and CWA 401, 404).
Salary will be commensurate with experience ($90-150K, plus annual bonuses). Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications can submit a resume and cover letter here: https://robertson-bryan.com/contact/careers/. Learn more about RBI here: https://robertson-bryan.com.
Municipal Wastewater Permitting Specialist
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of engineers and scientists has an immediate opening for a full-time Scientist/Wastewater Permitting Specialist in our Rancho Cordova, California office. We are looking for a highly qualified, industrious, and motivated individual to work on various projects involving municipal wastewater NPDES/WDR permitting, water and wastewater quality monitoring, and special studies. We offer flexible working hours/location and industry leading salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
DUTIES
Primary duties will include assisting firm principals with municipal wastewater NPDES/WDR permitting, effluent and receiving water quality monitoring, water quality analyses, conducting permit-driven special studies, and staff and project management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and skills.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Master of Science degree in an Environmental Sciences field, or a minimum of 6 years work experience in a consulting firm or government agency performing the above duties.
- Expertise and experience in municipal wastewater NPDES/WDR permitting.
- Expertise and experience in water and wastewater quality assessments and monitoring and conducting special studies for municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and management skills
Additional Skills that are not Required, but Preferred:
- Expertise and experience in preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation.
Salary will be commensurate with experience ($90-150K, plus annual bonuses). Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications can submit a resume and cover letter here: https://robertson-bryan.com/contact/careers/. Learn more about RBI here: https://robertson-bryan.com.
Staff/Project Engineer
Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of engineers and scientists that provides water, wastewater and power resource engineering and environmental services, has an immediate opening for a full-time Staff/Project Engineer in our Rancho Cordova, California office. We are looking for a highly qualified, industrious, and motivated individual to work on a variety of wastewater treatment plant performance assessment and design projects. We offer flexible working hours/location and industry leading salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
DUTIES
- Performing engineering work for wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure planning and design projects
- Designing and implementing WWTP on-site evaluations
- Performing WWTP and water quality field studies
- Performing environmental modeling
- Data entry, analysis, and management
- Preparation of technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables
- Preparing cost estimates for various wastewater projects
- Assisting in proposal preparations
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and skills.
Required Skills
- Application of engineering principles including critical thinking, analysis, and innovative techniques
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated and articulate
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong Excel skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Work well in a team environment and independently
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering – Master’s Degree preferred
- 2+ years consulting firm experience working on wastewater projects also preferred
- EIT or P.E. in California
Salary will be commensurate with experience ($90-150K, plus annual bonuses). Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications can submit a resume and cover letter here: https://robertson-bryan.com/contact/careers/. Learn more about RBI here: https://robertson-bryan.com.
Mid- or Senior Environmental Scientist/Toxicologist
Pay Range: $80K-$125K per year (experience dependent)
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
About Us: Blankinship & Associates is located in Davis, CA and provides resilient solutions to problems at the interface between the built environment and natural resources. Our laser-focused team delivers results that address permitting, risk communication, design and training challenges for water and natural resource, production agriculture, pest management and hazardous materials projects. Learn more at h2osci.com.
Summary: We are seeking a mid to senior level professional with background and experience in ecological risk assessment. Work includes: data collection and analysis related to pesticide use in production agriculture, rights-of-way, irrigation and flood control settings; assessment of chemical fate and transport and human health and ecological risk; regularly interacts with clients and regulatory agency staff; prepares scope, schedule and cost estimates and manages projects.
Background Sought: A work history that includes ecological risk assessment, environmental toxicology and pesticide science is required. Background in environmental modelling, agriculture, water quality, regulatory compliance and contaminated site assessment is a plus. Additional requirements include strong Excel and Access skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Education & Experience Required: BS/MS/Ph.D. in biology, environmental toxicology, environmental science, or environmental chemistry. Between 2-7 years of work experience required.
Compensation: Annual compensation range of between $80K-$125K depending on experience. Benefits include flexible schedule, 401K match, profit sharing, health/dental/vision/life insurance, flexible spending account, vacation and holiday time and a generous educational allowance.
How to Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please, no phone calls.
Pay Range: $80K-$125K per year (experience dependent)
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
About Us: Blankinship & Associates is located in Davis, CA and provides resilient solutions to problems at the interface between the built environment and natural resources. Our laser-focused team delivers results that address permitting, risk communication, design and training challenges for water and natural resource, production agriculture, pest management and hazardous materials projects. Learn more at h2osci.com.
Summary: We are seeking a mid to senior level professional with background and experience in ecological risk assessment. Work includes: data collection and analysis related to pesticide use in production agriculture, rights-of-way, irrigation and flood control settings; assessment of chemical fate and transport and human health and ecological risk; regularly interacts with clients and regulatory agency staff; prepares scope, schedule and cost estimates and manages projects.
Background Sought: A work history that includes ecological risk assessment, environmental toxicology and pesticide science is required. Background in environmental modelling, agriculture, water quality, regulatory compliance and contaminated site assessment is a plus. Additional requirements include strong Excel and Access skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Education & Experience Required: BS/MS/Ph.D. in biology, environmental toxicology, environmental science, or environmental chemistry. Between 2-7 years of work experience required.
Compensation: Annual compensation range of between $80K-$125K depending on experience. Benefits include flexible schedule, 401K match, profit sharing, health/dental/vision/life insurance, flexible spending account, vacation and holiday time and a generous educational allowance.
How to Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please, no phone calls.
R&D Chemist
Pay Range: $31.00 - 50.00 per hour
Final filing date: Until Filled
We are seeking a full time R&D Chemist to join our team. The R&D Chemist will be expected to learn methods and become proficient in the MAI process from production of samples to technical report writing. The analyst will take on assigned R&D projects with customer-specific requests, research, design, and experiments needed for a new method, or enhancements to existing methodology within the lab under the direction of the Technical Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties: The analyst is responsible for preparing standards, assessing calibration data, analyses of samples, and data review.
Any analyses performed are to be done in accordance with prescribed EPA or other regulatory methods based on the department. Samples submitted are tested within appropriate hold times for all types of environmental matrices (drinking water, wastewater, soils, and other matrices).
Instrumentation would vary from GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS or IC and other equipment types as necessary.
Any analyses performed are to be done in accordance with prescribed EPA or ASTM methods and based on department protocols.
Qualifications:
Good benefits: Family flexibility, Kaiser Health insurance, subsidized dental, 401K, paid vacations and holidays, merit based bonuses and raises, excellent work environment.
Pay Range: $31.00 - 50.00 per hour
Final filing date: Until Filled
We are seeking a full time R&D Chemist to join our team. The R&D Chemist will be expected to learn methods and become proficient in the MAI process from production of samples to technical report writing. The analyst will take on assigned R&D projects with customer-specific requests, research, design, and experiments needed for a new method, or enhancements to existing methodology within the lab under the direction of the Technical Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties: The analyst is responsible for preparing standards, assessing calibration data, analyses of samples, and data review.
Any analyses performed are to be done in accordance with prescribed EPA or other regulatory methods based on the department. Samples submitted are tested within appropriate hold times for all types of environmental matrices (drinking water, wastewater, soils, and other matrices).
Instrumentation would vary from GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS or IC and other equipment types as necessary.
Any analyses performed are to be done in accordance with prescribed EPA or ASTM methods and based on department protocols.
Qualifications:
- A four-year college degree in Chemistry or applicable laboratory experience.
- Must have instrumentation experience with at least GC-MS and HPLC. LC-MS preferred.
- Candidate will have good working laboratory experience using skill set on instrumentation to adapt to various projects with expedited timelines.
- The candidate will need to possess high-quality technical writing skills for writing Standard Operating Procedures, method validation reports, and emails to clients.
- Clear and concise communication with management staff and be able to verbally communicate with clients on projects at a technical level.
- Multi-tasking is a must in the lab environment along with attention to detail in completing all tasks.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Familiarity with a Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) database would be preferred.
- Good mechanical & and troubleshooting skills are an asset.
- Teamwork-driven personality with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
Good benefits: Family flexibility, Kaiser Health insurance, subsidized dental, 401K, paid vacations and holidays, merit based bonuses and raises, excellent work environment.
Student Assistant - many openings
Open to students who are interested in gaining experience working for the State of California in a department related to their field of study. Employment is based on continued enrollment in a college/university program or an advanced degree program.
Open to students who are interested in gaining experience working for the State of California in a department related to their field of study. Employment is based on continued enrollment in a college/university program or an advanced degree program.
Environmental Sciences - many openings
A broad range of staff, supervisor, and management work concerning present and future environmental, environmental health, and natural resource management issues related to protecting California's natural resources, agricultural productivity, and public health.
A broad range of staff, supervisor, and management work concerning present and future environmental, environmental health, and natural resource management issues related to protecting California's natural resources, agricultural productivity, and public health.
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