Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a REPOST, if you previously applied to JC 480083, no need to reapply.

Are you interested in furthering the State's commitment to reduce climate change? Do you have experience in evaluating and verifying compliance with environmental laws? Would you like to be a part a new team evaluating and enforcing the State's landmark legislation for climate change through organics collection and recycling? This position requires in depth research and problem-solving skills to make environmental compliance and enforcement recommendations for reports, notice of violations (NOVs), corrective action plans (CAPs), compliance orders (COs), agenda items, or other enforcement documents to achieve statewide climate change reduction goals.

Are you motivated about the opportunity to oversee and accomplish compliance at the local level to achieve statewide environmental goals?

This job involves performing compliance oversight for various entities including cities and counties, schools, colleges and universities, and state agencies/facilities for compliance with several environmental laws (e.g., AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383) with an emphasis on cross-division collaboration and a goal of compliance through assistance. As a liaison between these entities and the Department’s programs and services, you will travel to complete verifications up to 25% as well as have the flexibility to telework and/or be office based.

Does the prospect of environmental research and diving into pilot/special projects intrigue you? Do you have experience in developing and distributing educational materials for environmental programs? This position entails developing and executing innovative workshops, training sessions and presentations to City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, local task forces, citizens’ advisory councils, and other interested groups.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this may be the job for you!

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. Beginning July 1, 2026, it is anticipated that the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.

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Working Conditions

Position reporting location: Riverside, California

Special Requirements

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 24-252 & Position # 835-866-0762-003 in the "Job Title(s)" section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

• If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
• Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project lead and field work experience,
• Possess experience in training staff and providing technical assistance to staff or stakeholders relative to environmental inspections and enforcement activities
• Can work independently on projects and handle multiple priorities
• Work experience that demonstrates that the incumbent can follow directions and perform completed staff work
• Can work independently on projects and handle multiple priorities
• Familiar with Local Enforcement Agency roles and responsibilities and experience with working with solid waste facility owners/operators, facility operations, local and/or state agencies and/or the public
• Familiarity with regulatory programs in regard to environmental laws for jurisdictions, agencies and generators.
• Experience developing and writing guidance documents and providing technical assistance
• Experience evaluating and analyzing compliance with standards/regulations, writing memos, letters, and/or enforcement orders
• Ability to be a team player, work in a team environment and follow program policies and business practices

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at

or by visiting the following links:  CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font.

Statement of Qualifications questions:

1. Please describe a recent assignment or project you accomplished, including the process you used to ensure it was complete, accurate, and in compliance with laws, rules, policies and procedures.

2. Please describe a time when you conducted compliance oversight for a new, existing or revised law, regulation, policy, standard or procedure.

3. Please describe your experience in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with multiple groups to achieve shared goals and objectives. Describe how group projects were managed to ensure that they were finished on time.

Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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
• Other - Cover Letter

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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