Job Description and Duties

Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of the month.

Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to work toward building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities? Are you driven by protecting the environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC.) We are located within the California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. To learn more about SCP, please visit our homepage at https://dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/.

As an Associate Toxicologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct evaluations of potential hazards to human health and the environment of chemicals in consumer products in support of the implementation of the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations

• Utilize knowledge in public health and toxicity to perform assessments of human and ecological hazards of toxic chemicals

• Evaluate potential human and ecological exposure pathways to chemicals in consumer products to ensure the consideration of multiple environmental media (e.g. soil, water, air, biota) and sensitive subpopulations to support Safer Consumer Products (SCP) decisions for product prioritization

• Evaluate the environmental fate and transport of chemicals known to be present in consumer products in order to assist in the development of conceptual models for exposure

• Prepare, review, and evaluate program documents, of low to medium level of complexity, and similar technical documents integrating scientific, toxicological, and ecological principles to assess potential health impacts

• Assist in the preparation of technical memoranda and provide technical consultation to SCP staff and management

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Technical writing experience

• Research experience

• Experience with science communication (oral, written, or visual)

• Experience in risk assessment or risk management

• Knowledge in one or more sub-specialties for Toxicology and/or Risk Management

• Experience or education relevant to exposure science and cumulative science preferred

• Knowledge and/or experience in ecotoxicology

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

Working Conditions

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE TOXICOLOGIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-446191

Position #(s):

810-340-7941-001

Working Title:

Associate Toxicologist

Classification:

ASSOCIATE TOXICOLOGIST

$6,512.00 - $8,093.00 A

$7,152.00 - $8,889.00 B

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

There are no offices available in the Berkeley Regional Office, or Cypress Regional Office, and should the candidate choose to be office centered, they will be provided with a cubicle but would have access to private space when needed for confidential conversations.

This position can be located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office, Sacramento Regional Office, Berkeley Regional Office, Chatsworth Regional Office, or Cypress Regional Office.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC 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 California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

DTSC Recruitment Survey:

Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager's review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present their relevant experience clearly and concisely. Although resumes are also requested, they do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should not exceed 1 page in length, single-spaced, using Arial, 12-point font.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1.Describe aspects of your experience or background that might apply to the work of the Safer Consumer Products Program. Include relevant information in areas such as toxicology, exposure science, environmental science, computational modeling, ecotoxicology, alternatives assessment, and adopting and implementing laws and regulations.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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 Toxic Substances Control

Attn: Valerie Ruvalcaba

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento, CA 95812-0806

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Valerie Ruvalcaba

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento, CA 95812-0806

Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

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.

• 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.

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.

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: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:

Talent Acquisition

(279) 895-5034

Talent@dtsc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Valerie Ruvalcaba

(916) 445-2922

Valerie.Ruvalcaba@dtsc.ca.gov

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

(916) 324-3095

OCR@dtsc.ca.gov

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.

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# 446191 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 https://www.naces.org.

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Examination Information

List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Associate Toxicologist, please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1279

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.