Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

This position is being advertised until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis with the following cutoff dates: 12/30/25, 1/29/26, 2/28/26, 3/30/26, 4/29/26.

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent will conduct analyses, gather scientific data, review and report on pesticides and other chemicals that effect 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.

Essential Job Functions:

Function #1: Environmental Sample Analysis

Function #2: Method Validation and Verification

Function #3: Environmental Sample Preparation

Function #4: Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Career Development: The CAC provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including professional coaching and mentoring programs and two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.

Location: The CAC is located near the Sacramento Light Rail and has free parking. The Meadowview campus hosts several CDFA branches which all gather for celebrations and events.

Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance through organizational values that focus on community, well-being, and productivity; allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.

Special Requirements

I. This position requires a completed Health Questionnaire and Physician’s Report prior to appointment.

II. Statement of Qualifications is required to be submitted with your State Application (Std. 678):

Provide responses to the following 4 questions not to exceed three (3) typed 8-1/2” x 11” pages, using 12-point Arial font:

1. The Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) supports multiple clients in the enforcement and regulatory arenas. There is on-going need for method development work for the analysis of environmental contaminants. Describe how your education, experience and skill make you the ideal candidate for an Environmental Scientist position at the CAC.

2. Describe your experience working in a fast-paced laboratory environment. How do you safeguard data defensibility/integrity while completing urgent analytical tasks?

3. Describe a time when you lead a group to complete a project. What challenges did you face, and how you overcome them?

4. How do you stay current with technological advances relevant to your work?

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED.

Submit a State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer 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 submitted.

*College degree is required and must be submitted.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Strong understanding of Organic and Inorganic chemistry

• Instrument Experience in ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC, LC, GC-MS, LC-MS, GC-MSMS, LC-MSMS, IC, Gravimetric analytical skills

• Experience working under ISO17025 and Regulatory lab environments

• Knowledge of method development, optimization and validation

Benefits

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

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

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
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.

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