Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

This position plays an important role in the implementation of DPR’s statewide pesticide registration program that is responsible for evaluating the impact of proposed pesticide products on human health and the environment. Working under the close supervision of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist performs a range of duties including but not limited to:

• Pesticide product label analysis and assessment to ensure labeling language meets Federal and State laws and regulations
• Using accepted scientific standards, performs environmental analysis, validation, and statistical examination of claims on pesticide product labels
• Reviews technical supporting documents required for registration of pesticide products to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness
• Manages, reviews, and processes numerous registration submissions from several pesticide chemical companies
• Provides technical and scientific expertise to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and/or outreach documents
• Implements Branch policies and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient registration actions
• Collaboratively communicates with DPR colleagues, U.S. EPA Scientists, other State Agencies, and registrants. 
• Write reports, regulatory and compliance documents, and recommendations based upon scientific information and/or regulatory permit reviews.

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Working Conditions

• The duties of this position are performed indoors in a high-rise building under artificial lighting
• Use a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard within an 8-hour day
• Lift and carry data volumes weighing up to 10 pounds

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.

Special Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

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
• Works well and cooperatively within a team environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Fast learner and ability to solve problems independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Critical Job Competencies

• Effective Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to and from individuals or groups in a manner that engages and creates greater understanding of the message. Translate technical information to lay audiences/customers. 
• Organization and Planning: Prioritizes tasks, establishes sequential activities and sets a reasonable pace. Coordinates realistic time frames and delivers services in a timely manner. 
• Takes Action and Shows Initiative: Works well independently and is self-motivated to take action to meet critical organizational/program/unit goals. Demonstrates a strong work ethic. 
• Relationship and Partnership Building: Builds and effectively utilizes relationship networks to achieve goals. Shares knowledge and builds trust with colleagues and superiors. Works through complex situations effectively, diplomatically and with sensitivity without losing credibility or trust. 
• Customer Service Orientation: Works to ensure stakeholders receive high quality information, that their feedback is acted upon, and that their complaints are handled effectively. Develops trust and credibility with stakeholders. 
• Problem Solving: Employs analytical abilities, pragmatism, and other tools necessary to resolve problems in a variety of situations. Shows enthusiasm for the tackling technical and intellectually complex issues. 
• Effective Negotiation: Effectively reaches understanding and agreement with a broad range of external and internal stakeholders. Uses facts and argument to create a meeting of the minds among stakeholders with different viewpoints. 
• Analytical Thinking: Approaches a problem by using logical, systematic, and sequential approach. 
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, policies, and regulations related to specialized expertise. Integrates technology into the work to improve program effectiveness. 
• Teamwork: Facilitates and maintains cooperative working relationships. Works toward accomplishment of group goals. Fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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