Senior Project Manager Department of Toxic Substances Control

JC-533350

- Senior Project Manager

SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

$9,654.00 - $14,305.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

10/9/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Site Mitigation and Restoration Program is looking for highly qualified and motivated staff to assist with the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties in the Greater Los Angeles area. This Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer position is primarily responsible for supporting the day-to-day and technical oversight of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill project located in Castaic as well as geotechnical review of submitted documents. This challenging site requires applying engineering, geotechnical, and regulatory expertise to ensure compliance with DTSC's Imminent and Substantial Endangerment Determination and Order. As a Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer you will have the opportunity to: Serve as project manager to oversee all aspects of investigation and cleanup related to assigned hazardous waste/substance sites

Manage and review the more complex engineering, scientific, and technical aspects of investigations to characterize the extent of contamination and evaluate alternatives for remediation

Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple projects with overlapping deadlines to ensure all assignments are completed on time and within budget

Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules to facilitate allocation of resources

Prepare estimates for oversight costs for each assigned project and follows up with the Responsible Parties to ensure payment of invoices of billed activities

Routinely update and maintain project information on existing sites in DTSC's EnviroStor database, including uploading major milestone documents to EnviroStor on a timely basis

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Currently licensed in California as a Geotechnical Engineer preferred
• Experience assessing, investigating, or remediating properties with releases of hazardous substances
• Experience conducting or reviewing geotechnical analysis
• Experience working for or under the oversight of an environmental regulatory agency
• Project management experience
• Experience with written and verbal science communication, including preparation of investigation, cleanup and/or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment reports and work plans

Experience working with landfill regulations or landfills experiencing subsurface elevated temperature events You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position. Click the link below for a special message from Director Katie Butler on DTSC's culture: DTSC - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-533350

Position #(s): 810-513-3725-002

Working Title:

Senior Project Manager

Classification:

SENIOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

$9,654.00 - $12,004.00 A

$11,427.00 - $14,305.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Chatsworth Regional Office Department Information This position is located at DTSC's Regional office in Chatsworth, CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) 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!

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Department Website:

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

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. A 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 2 pages in length typed in Arial 12-point font. Your response should reference this position's duty statement. Your SOQ should address the following: 1. Please describe why you are the best candidate for this position. Including information about your experience managing environmental conditions at landfills, conducting geotechnical analysis, and investigation and remediation of hazardous substances releases at sites with high levels of public scrutiny. 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:

10/9/2026