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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

The applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th.

Are you passionate about protecting the people of California and our environment from the effects of  exposure to chemical contamination? We have the job for you. We are looking for individuals who are  not only knowledgeable, but great communicators, dedicated to public service, and who care for  others! The Associate Toxicologist in the ecological risk group provides expert scientific support in the  areas of ecotoxicology, ecology, and ecological risk assessment, along with a variety of more difficult  tasks directly related to toxicology and risk assessment.

As an Associate Toxicologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare, review, and/or evaluate all types of documents and information pertinent to  Ecological Risk Assessments (ERA) of low to medium level  of complexity and during all stages of a cleanup or permitting project
• When evaluating ecological hazards from exposure to chemicals in all relevant environmental media the Associate Toxicologist applies existing Federal and State laws and regulations, interpret and use applicable DTSC policies, guidelines, and practices, as well as the most current sound scientific methods, knowledge, and practices of public health and environmental professionals in the fields of  toxicology, human and ecological risk assessment, environmental contamination, fate and transport  analysis, and epidemiology
• Retrieve, review, and evaluate toxicology and exposure information in support of any DTSC program  that may need support in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, and exposure assessment
• Provide technical review of toxicity criteria, hierarchical classifications, or other elements related to toxicology  or risk assessment proposed for inclusion in California regulations that may affect the operations and  authority held by DTSC or CalEPA.

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Proficiency in general principles of ecotoxicology, ecology, and ecological risk assessment

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position.

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Special Requirements

This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC-381472 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to the JC-412250 to be considered.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

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, single-spaced, 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:

Briefly describe your knowledge and education/experience in ecological risk assessment, ecotoxicology, ecology and exposure assessment as it relates to your ability of success as an Associate Toxicologist at DTSC.

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 #:412250  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.

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.

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 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). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions above will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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