Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Solid Waste and Tire Cleanup Programs Section is a special program that remediates closed, illegal, and abandoned solid waste disposal sites and solid waste at codisposal sites throughout California using funds from the Solid Waste Disposal Trust Fund. Cleanup projects are implemented through Department managed projects, where State contractors and engineering consultants are used, through grants, and through loans in accordance with Title 14, California Code of Regulations (14 CCR), Sections 18900-18932. The Section also remediates illegal tire sites in support of State and local agencies.

Under the Senior Waste Management Engineer, this Section is also responsible for the oversight of engineering and construction contracts, grants, and loans. The incumbent will serve as CalRecycle’s expert in addressing solid waste and tire issues at Federal, State, and Local levels and is willing to travel 20%-30% to pursue projects throughout the State including tribal lands.

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.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 24-141 Position # 835-882-3786-002 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

• Must have bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training is preferred
• A valid CA Professional Engineering License (Civil) is required for Range D appointment.
• This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing CDL on your applications. Ensure that you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in failure to meet job requirements.
• A standard State Application (form STD 678) is required. Clearly state your eligibility in the Explanations Section on your application. Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.
• Please Note: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and /or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application will be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.
• Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

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:

This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with Division staff, Federal, State, and Local governments, consultants, contractors, and the general public. Must have excellent communication skills and exercise good engineering judgment. Must have the ability to drive on uneven surfaces and work safely around heavy equipment.

Experience, knowledge, or ability with:

• Experience in construction management and construction quality assurance
• Experience in construction cost estimating project budgeting, and contract invoice review
• Experience with solid waste facility design and operation especially with solid waste disposal site closure, postclosure maintenance, postclosure land use, and remediation projects.
• Knowledge with waste management or other engineering issues including the review of technical engineering reports and guidance documents.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle 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

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

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font.

Please note resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications section

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