Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under general supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist will conduct analyses, gather scientific data, review and report on pesticides and other chemicals that affect the environment and the food supply. The incumbent is responsible for providing depositions and analytical expertise on disputed analytical results. The Environmental Scientist (ES) position is a single classification where the incumbent can be assigned any duties within the class concept.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This CDFA work location has free parking and is conveniently located within walking distance from an Amtrack/Metrolink train station. It is adjacent to downtown Fullerton where there is a plethora of restaurants, cafes, and retail shops and less than 5 miles from downtown Anaheim and Disneyland.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this job are performed indoors approximately 100% of the time. The employee’s workplace has the necessary laboratory equipment and supplies for performing required analyses. The employee has desk space, materials, and a computer necessary to perform required tasks. The building has an air-conditioning/heating system. The employee may be exposed to fumes, gases, or odors in certain work areas.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions/prompts are below.

• Restate questions/prompts prior to response

• Include your name and job control number at the top of each page

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font

1. Describe how your education and work experience demonstrate your ability to perform scientific and field-based functions in a scientific-oriented, multi-disciplinary program such as the Produce Safety Program.
2. Describe your experience in maintaining cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of organizations and stakeholders.
3. Describe how your education and experience demonstrate your ability to review and make inferences from information gained from various sources, such as scientific papers, field experiences and anecdotal data from key stakeholders.
4. Describe your experience in utilizing such information to develop guidance and/or training documents for use by diverse audiences, including but not limited to field inspectors, managers, and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

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

Additional Information:

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a completed state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 may be disqualified.

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application (STD. 678) to be considered. Please see the Special Requirements section for the SOQ details.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Remote work

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