Exam Bulletin - Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)

State of California

Exam Code: EX-1706

Examination Plans Included:

  • ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Bulletin Updates

  • Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.

Classification Details

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY): $12,185.00 - $15,148.00 per Month

View the ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) classification specification.

Application Instructions

This is not a timed examination. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation, your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the examination until the request is processed.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

    1706

For ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY), once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-01706

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00100756 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Education: Possession of a bachelor's or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline. (Admission to a masters or doctoral degree program in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline shall be considered to meet these education qualifications.) And

Either 1

Experience: Two years of experience in the California state civil service performing the duties of a Senior Environmental Scientist.

Or 2

Experience: Five years of broad, extensive, and increasingly responsible experience as a scientist in environmental analysis, management, research, planning, regulation, investigation, or enforcement, at least two years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory position in full charge of a staff responsible for the development or implementation of environmental policies, programs, plans, or research projects; or conducting a critical and/or sensitive environmental monitoring and surveillance or environmental management program; or in the direction of the work of a large multidisciplinary environmental investigatory or regulatory staff at a level equivalent to a Senior Environmental Scientist in the California state civil service. Possession of a master's degree in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline may be substituted for one year of the required general experience; possession of a doctorate in the above-named disciplines may be substituted for two years of the general experience.

Position Description

00100756 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

This is the second supervisory level of the series. Incumbents direct and have charge of critical and/or sensitive public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resource management programs or components; carry authority and accountability for timely completion of program objectives and for submittal of satisfactory products; are responsible for operational planning and assigning of projects, budgeting for time and funds, reviewing and evaluating achievements, and preparing administrative reports; coordinate program activities with technical and administrative support sections and their activities; assist in formulating and administering policies; exercise discretion in the provision of oversight and coordination of projects or programs; maintain liaison with other governmental agencies and the private sector; evaluate program performance and achievements; plan for work force needs; represent their organization in compliance negotiations, policy implementation, program budgeting, and strategic planning; and do other related work. Incumbents may supervise a group of Senior Environmental Scientists and other professional and technical staff working on a critical and/or sensitive public health, environmental, and natural resource management, regulation, compliance, or research project. Incumbents have authority in the interest of management to recruit, hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline employees. Incumbents have the responsibility to direct employees, adjust employee grievances, or effectively recommend such actions. Incumbents may also function as a nonsupervisory staff specialist in a critical and/or sensitive program or project management or coordination, policy development, or executive advisor position.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that required under "Minimum Qualifications. Experience in management, research, planning, or consultation in environmental programs, demonstrated environmental management skills, and knowledge of broad principles of economics , social science, and political science will be given preference.

Some positions within the Department of Health Services may require possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 514-534.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

Examination Information

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This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1CalHR Online ExamN/A100%

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:
  1. Basic principles of land, water, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources research
  2. Principles of ecology
  3. Soil and irrigation sciences, resource management, hydrology, geology, and waste prevention
  4. Statistical methods
  5. Land-use practices with reference to their general effect on human health, natural resources, agricultural productivity, and the environment
  6. Effects of hazardous and non-hazardous waste material and their interactions on the environment
  7. Chemical reactions
  8. California and Federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, and requirements
  9. Basic toxicology, hydrology, geology, and principles of risk assessment and risk management
  10. Concepts employed in a variety of disciplines including environmental planning, economics, and resource management
  11. Geolocation and geo-referencing software applications, resource conservation program impacts and implementation strategies
  12. Recycling issues
  13. Broad knowledge of the legislative process
  14. California and Federal environmental regulatory and resource management laws, regulations, plans, programs, and policies relating to their program area
  15. Resource management practices and techniques
  16. Chemical substances and waste materials and their interactions with and effects on public health and the environment
  17. Techniques for dispute resolution, principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
  18. Budgeting and other administrative functions
  19. A manager's/supervisor's role in the Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action and equal employment opportunity objectives
  20. Health and environment related priorities of legislative and administrative branches of California and Federal government
  21. Health and environmental solutions and initiatives being pursued by other states, local agencies, and the Federal government
  22. Performance management strategies
Ability to:
  1. Apply or modify scientific methods and principles
  2. Collect environmental data
  3. Analyze and evaluate data and reach sound conclusions
  4. Review, check, and interpret scientific and environmental reports
  5. Analyze situations and take appropriate actions
  6. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with all persons contacted
  7. Communicate effectively
  8. Prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports
  9. Apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements of California and Federal environmental protection and resource management programs
  10. Assess the impact of proposed State and Federal environmental legislation and regulations
  11. Understand principles of risk assessment and risk management
  12. Work with professionals from a variety of disciplines within and outside of State government
  13. Review and understand technical research reports on emerging public health and environmental issues
  14. Develop scientific methodologies, research projects, criteria, procedures, guidelines, reference materials, planning and regulatory documents, and other innovative solutions for critical and/or sensitive environmental management problems
  15. Independently plan environmental studies
  16. Provide research and evaluation of short-term and important projects concerning public health, agricultural productivity, and environmental protection
  17. Develop techniques for handling and analyzing a large variety of detailed data
  18. Communicate the results and implications of studies to nonspecialists
  19. Act as an expert witness in court or at legislative or quasi-judicial hearings
  20. Provide leadership in accomplishing basic functions and objectives in assigned programs
  21. Inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, managers, and leaders in government and industry
  22. Plan, organize, and direct the work of others
  23. Perceive the alternatives available in the solution of management problems and select realistic courses of action
  24. Effectively contribute to the employer's affirmative action and equal employment opportunity objectives
  25. Manage lead, or administer program resources
  26. Make decisions regarding program milestones
  27. Provide a forum for the resolution of conflicts or disputes among implementing agencies
  28. Ensure prompt and balanced media utilization
  29. Develop innovative solutions to difficult human health, agricultural productivity, and environmental management problems
  30. Evaluate program performance and achievements

Eligible List Information

A Servicewide Open eligible list for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) Classification will be established for:

  • State of California

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) Training and Experience Examination Preview

Instructions:
Rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every question and provide relevant examples. Also, indicate the references who can verify the information provided.

In responding to each statement, you may refer to your WORK EXPERIENCE, whether paid or volunteer, your EDUCATION, and/or FORMAL TRAINING COURSES you have completed.

PLEASE NOTE: This examination is designed to gain an overall assessment of your education, training, and experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Possession of specific education is not required to be successful in this examination; however, such achievements may substitute for desirable levels of experience. All components of this examination have been carefully validated by tying them directly to job requirements and documenting their relevance to the position.

Tasks:
  1. Developing and tracking program/project budgets to ensure that programs/projects remain within budget and performance standards are met.
  2. Directing and delegating public health, public safety and/or environmental programs/projects including the development of goals and work plans needed to achieve program/organizational objectives.
  3. Reviewing and approving written documents (e.g., scientific, technical and regulatory reports, program guidelines, policies) to ensure proper content, consistency, completeness and accuracy.
  4. Conducting hiring interviews with candidates to meet the labor needs of the organization/department.
  5. Creating and maintaining partnerships with various entities (e.g., public, private, Native American tribes) to support stakeholder engagement and resource/data sharing.
  6. Directing scientific studies for the protection of public health, public safety or environmental resources.
  7. Directing public health, public safety or environmental inspections or investigations to ensure compliance with statewide laws, regulations and/or agency objectives.
  8. Overseeing consultant and or interagency contracts/agreements to meet program/project objectives.
  9. Overseeing the preparation of technical reports using scientifically-acceptable methods (e.g., statistics, models, software tools) for research, documentation and regulatory purposes.
  10. Analyzing proposed or adopted legislation or regulations to determine potential impacts on public health, public safety, the environment or the organization.
  11. Serving as a subject matter expert on public health, public safety and environmental issues before various entities (e.g., legislative, public workshops, hearings, court cases) as a representative of the organization/agency.
  12. Negotiating on behalf of the organization/agency to resolve difficult and complex issues (e.g., permit compliance) and facilitate agreements (e.g., contracts, settlements).
  13. Preparing briefings for management to facilitate policy development and decision making on public health, public safety or environmental issues.
  14. Developing organizational policies and procedures to promote protection of public health, public safety or environmental resources.
  15. Developing measurable objectives to analyze and report on the effectiveness of programs/projects.

Testing Departments

  • State of California

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

State of California
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State work place. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

State of California reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)