Job Posting: Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)

Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office

JC-424824
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Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

$11,946.00 - $14,851.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties


The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Environmental Justice and Tribal Affairs program oversees CalEPA’s boards, departments, and office (BDOs) activities to ensure fairness, regardless of race, color, national origin or income, in the development and implementation of laws and regulations that affect every community’s natural surroundings, and the places people live, work, play and learn. The program also oversees CalEPA’s activities to improve communication and working relationships with California Native American Tribes, including the implementation of CalEPA’s Tribal Policy, and the implementation of similar policies and protocols, including those adopted by each of the BDOs. The Tribal Policy serves to guide CalEPA and its BDOs in their daily operations to work with California Native American Tribes in a knowledgeable, sensitive, and respectful manner. CalEPA implements its Tribal Policy with the assistance of a Tribal Advisory Committee, made up of representatives from federally and non-federally recognized Tribes, and the input of interested Tribal governments, communities, and stakeholders.

Under general direction of the CalEPA Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice and Tribal Affairs, or designee, the Environmental Program Manager (EPM) I (Supervisory) provides specialized environmental justice expertise and manages at the general direction of the CalEPA Assistant Secretary or designee critical elements of the environmental justice and tribal affairs program. The EPM I (Supervisory) serves as a critical advisor to the Assistant Secretary and is a leading expert on environmental justice and tribal issues for CalEPA.

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LIST ELIGIBILITY – EXAMINATION PROCESS

List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) classification, please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBFT

 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

CalEPA has a hybrid work environment that includes work in an office setting in a high-rise building (25th floor) and telework at home. Requires extended periods of reading and writing, frequently using computer workstations, and data and word processing software. Work in a cubicle arranged in an open area which may not have direct natural lighting. Occasional day trips and overnight travel may be required to attend project/site meetings, public hearings, and/or to work with other governmental entities to complete projects and work assignments.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-424824
Position #(s):
811-130-0756-001
Working Title:
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$11,946.00 - $14,851.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) 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 and enhance the health of Californians and our state’s environment through scientific evaluations that inform, support and guide regulatory and other actions.

Join OEHHA to improve the lives of all Californians. OEHHA is a small agency that will provide lots of varied experience. OEHHA is responsible for developing and providing risk managers in state and local government agencies with toxicological and medical information relevant to decisions involving public health.

Department Website:  http://www.oehha.ca.gov.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Special Requirements

Electronic applications through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. 

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received faster that other methods of applying.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

SROA and Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply as selection is limited to SROA and Surplus candidates initially. Individuals with eligibility other than SROA or Surplus status may only 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:

Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office
Attn: Peggy Tang - JC-424824
P.O. Box 67
1001 I Street, 12th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95812-0067

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office
Peggy Tang - JC-424824
P.O. Box 67
1001 I Street, 12th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95812-0067
10:00 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.

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:

• Proficiency in the principles of environmental sciences, with emphasis in environmental justice concerns; principles and procedures of evaluating environmental justice communities; and provisions of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the use, processing and handling of toxic substances.
• Ability to produce high quality work products that clearly and concisely convey scientific findings and concepts.
• Ability to function effectively and work cooperatively in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and communities throughout the state, including communities identified as “disadvantaged communities” pursuant to SB 535, and based on criteria included in the CalEnviroScreen tool, such as heavy cumulative pollution burdens, high unemployment rates, and rates of poverty, as well as linguistic isolation, among others.
• Understanding the relationship between state, federal and local regulations that impact on environmental justice concerns and tribal issues.


Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR’s website at http://calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Peggy Tang
(916) 445-9376
Peggy.Tang@oehha.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Brian Brown
(510) 622-3193
Brian.Brown@oehha.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Cassaundra Willis
(916) 324-2234
Cassaundra.Willis@oehha.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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

All applicable fields on the State Application Form (STD. 678) must be filled out completely.  Clearly indicate on the Form STD. 678 in the field titled “Examination(s) or Job Titles for Which You Are Applying” the position as Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) - Job Code 424824 as indicated on this job announcement and your basis of eligibility (*list eligibility, lateral transfer, reinstatement, etc.).  Employment history on your application must be complete with dates, description of duties and responsibilities for each position held, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.  Applicants who do not submit all of the required documentation (incomplete application package) may be eliminated from the selection process. 


NOTE:  For security purposes, your full social security number is not required on the application.

For any inquiries about the position sent to HR.Mail@oehha.ca.gov., the e-mail should have the Job Code number and position title on the subject line.

Applications for this position may be hand-delivered to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's Human Resources Branch located at 1001 I Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.  The office hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position is located at 1001 I Street, 25th Floor, Sacramento, California.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free 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.

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