Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor, the incumbent will conduct state and federal pesticide product compliance inspections, investigations, perform sampling, and follow-up on complaints and referrals. As part of the Enforcement Headquarters Branch, you will be part of a team that promotes a safe, fair, and equitable marketplace by ensuring all who sell pesticides in California comply with pesticide registration.

Duties include, but are not limited to: conducting field inspections/investigations of pesticide products; collecting pesticide product samples in the marketplace to determine compliance with established federal and state laws; respond to written, verbal and electronic questions from individuals, pesticide sellers, stakeholders or the public; collect relevant and reliable evidence to support findings of a violation; and attend trainings, workshops and seminars as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• The incumbent will work in a single-floor building, under artificial lighting; and sit for moderate periods of time.
• Frequent statewide travel may be required.
• The collection of samples and conducting inspections as indicated for this position requires the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds, bend, squat, and climb over boxes, containers, or pallets.
• Travel by automobile or air may be required to different areas of the State.
• There is field work performed, requiring the ability to maneuver over uneven ground and work in outdoor conditions.
• Occasional irregular work schedules may be required.
• Travel may include overnight stays several times each month.
• May work outside in varying temperatures.

NOTE: 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

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.
• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.
• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave

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:

• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Work effectively within a team-oriented environment
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s license
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity

Critical Job Competencies

• Technical Credibility: Understand and apply appropriate procedures, requirements, policies and regulations related to specialized expertise; integrate technology into the work to improve program effectiveness; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry. Access other expert resources when appropriate.
• Communication Skills: Clearly communicate and maintain professional relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Problem Solving: Evaluate situations accurately, take effective action, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Teamwork: Work effectively within a team-oriented environment and work towards the accomplishment of group goals.
• Ethics/Integrity: Ability to abide by laws and regulations and create culture of trusting relationships. Demonstrate trust and principled leadership; promote organizational vision and values through ethical leadership principles.
• Customer Service: Identifying and responding to current and future client needs; providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: readily integrate changes midstream into work processes and outputs; demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology; shift gears comfortably.

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questionaire

You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

Instructions :

• Must be clearly titled “Supplemental Questionnaire” at the top of the page.
• Must restate verbatim the supplemental questionnaire writing prompt before the corresponding response.
• No more than one (1) page (one 8 ½” x 11” sheet with print on front and back is considered two [2] pages).
• 12 point font size; single spaced and use a standard Letter-sized paper format with 1” margins.
• Answer using a narrative format (no bullet points)

Question:

1. What top two skills do you believe are most critical when managing multiple assignments at various stages of completion and critical timelines? Please describe your experience in using those skills.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Supplemental Application -

  A response to the supplemental question is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental question and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

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