Environmental Investigation Specialist | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing Environmental Professional expertise to local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs.
The candidate works under the close supervision of the Environmental Program Manager (EPM) I (Supervisory), Chief of the Lead Hazard Reduction Section. The Environmental Scientist (ES) serves as a member of the Lead Hazard Reduction Section to perform a variety of responsible scientific professional office and field work. The ES supports, builds capacity of, and assesses performance of, local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs (CLPPPs) that are providing services under contract to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch. The ES provides technical support and guidance to local program staff who are conducting environmental investigations. Using established methodologies and protocols, provides technical assistance and direction to local programs and the public with regard to identifying and remediating lead hazards that are contributing to children’s elevated blood lead levels. This position involves up to 60% travel with possible overnight stay(s). Position will travel regularly to Redding to perform the Environmental Specialist duties.
License Requirements:
Certification by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) as a Lead-Related Construction Inspector/Assessor, or ability to become certified within 12 months, required.
A valid Driver License is required.
Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification.
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) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,hours worked per week, andstart/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please referenceJob Control # 434581and 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. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one 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 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

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