Role overview
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-501521
Position #(s):
810-357-5638-003
Working Title:
**Section Chief
**Classification:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES)
$9,578.00 - $12,343.00
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:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Berkeley Regional Office
Department Information
This position is located at our Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Berkeley, CA .
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) 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 manufactures 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/
Job Description And Duties
The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Pasadena provides DTSC with expertise in method development, quality assurance, data evaluation and analysis of environmental samples. ECL also studies new chemicals of concern and provides DTSC management with analytical information for decision making. Join us today!
As a Research Scientist Supervisor I you will have the opportunity to:
- As Section Chief, incumbent organizes, supervises and directs a multi-disciplinary scientific staff to carry out the operations of the lab such as analytical testing, method development, maintenance of equipment and supplies and other research projects in support of DTSC programs, CalEPA and its BDOs and external stakeholders (e.g., DCA, USEPA, other states)
- Review and approve staff's analytical reports to ensure data quality objectives are met
- Manage laboratory operations, including, but not limited to ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System, laboratory information management system (LIMS), data review and interpretation, reports review and approval, procurement of instruments and equipment, expenditure tracking, safety, laboratory infrastructure (e.g., lab benches, fume hoods, electrical power, etc.) and technology innovations to ensure lab meets the quality, productivity and efficiency to fulfill the current and future needs of the department, CalEPA, and stakeholders
- Independently plan, design, and manage specific research studies (e.g., source attribution, fingerprinting, known unknown identification) and characterization of chemicals of concern in environmental and biological samples, consumer products, and emerging waste streams using the most current techniques and state-of-the-art laboratory technologies to develop methods and analytical testing guidelines for the department and the public
- Coordinate and develop collaborative projects and interagency agreements with CalEPA BDOs and other government entities to provide method development and testing services
Desirable Qualifications We Look For:
- 3 years of research experience working independently on projects preferred
- 3 years of experience with mass spectrometry and other analytical chemistry techniques preferred
- 1 year of experience working under a Laboratory Quality Management System preferred
- 1 year experience with program management preferred
- 1 year of experience managing and/or supervising staff preferred
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
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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: 12/22/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Berkeley Regional Office
Attn: Andrew Pinsonneault Suite 100
700 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley , CA 94710-2721
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Berkeley Regional Office
Andrew Pinsonneault Suite 100
700 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley , CA 94710-2721
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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.