Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you an Environmental Project Geologist who enjoys working on solving complex problems. Do you have the ability to think outside of the box? If so, please apply today to join a dynamic and innovative team working on cleaning up a complex site.

As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee all aspects of investigation and cleanup related to assigned  hazardous waste/substance sites
• Investigate the sequence, structure, and relationships of geological materials as they affect the fate and transport of environmental pollutants
• Review and prepare written comments and recommendations on submitted reports
• Evaluate or conduct investigations for the purpose of selecting and designing measures to remediate contaminated soil, water, or air
• Evaluate hydrologic, geologic, and geochemical data to characterize the occurrence and migration of contaminants and review cross-sections, maps, charts, and graphs illustrating such relationships for accuracy and interpretation
• Conduct or review contaminant transport modeling and evaluate surface water flow, drainage, and contaminant migration in surface waters

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience with soil gas and vapor intrusion issues
• Understanding of flow, movement and quality of groundwater and its interactions with geologic formations
• Fundamental principles of hydrogeology
• Ability to conduct and provide oversight on geologic and hydrogeologic investigations
• Ability to make, record, and evaluate observations on geological engineering problems
• Project management skills including problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• A Certified Hydrogeologist is desired

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 .

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 schedule may be available for this position.

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Special Requirements

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-page(s) in length, twelve (12) point Arial font, single spaced, and one (1) inch margins.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Based on the duty statement and desirable qualifications, describe how your education and experience qualify you for the Engineering Geologist position within the Legacy Landfills Office.

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 #: 513021  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. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

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 by the application deadline.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office

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