SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will oversee the statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Research and Alliance Grants Programs.

The incumbent is responsible for supervising scientific staff that manage grants and projects that promote and develop reduced-risk IPM strategies that foster safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California.

They will serve as a leader in the IPM Branch who considers, applies, and demonstrates DPR's organizational values of Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement when carrying out the department's mission and vision.

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

Working Conditions

• The Innovation and Implementation Support Unit resides in an office building in a climate-controlled environment and under artificial lighting.
• The employee may be required to sit for long periods of time using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and monitor for up to 8 hours per day.
• Travel throughout California, sometimes requiring overnight stays, may be required to conduct site visits and facilitate statewide workshops, training events, and other outreach activities.
• Site visits may require walking in agricultural fields and orchards and in natural areas with moderate slopes, unpaved and uneven surfaces (such as plowed fields and grassy meadows), undeveloped roads, ditches, levees, and other structures located adjacent to agricultural fields.
• Site visits may also occur in urban, suburban, and wildland areas.
• Site visits will occur under various climatic conditions that may infrequently require exposure to high heat, full sun, high humidity, wind, and rain.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code # : JC-446263

JC-446263

Position #(s) : 814-800-0764-281

814-800-0764-281

Working Title :

Grants Program Supervisor

Classification :

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$10,538.00 - $13,100.00

of Positions : Work Location :

Work Location : Sacramento County

Sacramento County

Telework : Hybrid

Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Appointment to this position is pending administrative approval.

The Department of Pesticide Regulation, part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), is organized into branches that work to accomplish the same mission : We protect human health and the environment by fostering sustainable pest management and regulating pesticides.

DPR headquarters is located in the CalEPA Building at 1001 I Street in Sacramento, CA. The position is within the Innovation and Implementation Support Unit of the Integrated Pest Management Branch of DPR.

Within this Unit, the Grants Program oversees two grants programs : the Alliance Grants Program and the Research Grants Program.

Program Website : https : / / www.cdpr.ca.gov / dprgrants.htm

DPR 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 human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management.

Join DPR to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website : https : / / www.cdpr.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• 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.

In order to apply for this position, you are required to provide your complete employment history on the Examination / Employment Application (STD.

678) form. A complete employment history must include, for each position listed, accurate dates, job title or State classification, hours worked per week (please indicate an average if hours worked per week varied), company or agency name, and a full description of duties and responsibilities held.

A resume or other materials will not take the place of the complete STD. 678.

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.

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 : 9 / 18 / 2024

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 Pesticide Regulation

Attn : L. Texeira

Human Resources Branch

1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015

Sacramento, CA 95812-4015

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Pesticide Regulation

L. Texeira

1001 I Street, MS 4B

Sacramento, CA 95814

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.
• 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.

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.

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 or experience working with diverse cultural communities
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity

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 : https : / / www.cdpr.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact :

Lauren Texeira

916) 322-9941

[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact :

Shannon Mooney

916) 341-5910

[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

EEO Office

916) 445-3979

[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.

Supplemental Questionnaire

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.

Instructions :

Your combined responses must not exceed two (2) pages in length on 8-1 / 2 X 11-inch paper. You must use a 12-point size font and the page margins must be 0.5 inch or greater.

Questions :

• Please explain how your education, experience, and strengths / talents demonstrate your leadership qualities and technical ability to carry out the duties of the Grants Program Supervisor.
• Provide an example of a time you have contributed to changes in processes or procedures within an organization.

Note : Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.

Critical Job Competencies

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

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.