ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Posting:
Environmental Scientist

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisory), of the Lab Compliance Unit 3 (Unit) in the Regulatory Office (Office), part of the Laboratory Services Branch (Branch), in the Compliance Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Environmental Scientist (ES) will apply chemical and/or microbial scientific methodologies and principles in reviewing, researching, problem identification, and problem resolution with cannabis licensees. The ES will be responsible for providing technical and program assistance to the Unit, Office, and licensees to ensure regulatory compliance in an assigned region; however, may be required to conduct business throughout the State of California (State).

Department Website:
https://cannabis.ca.gov/

• 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.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) – Title 11, Section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest (COI) – This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program: The incumbent shall participate in DMV’s EPN, which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record.

Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program – Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5144 and the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, the incumbent shall participate in the Department’s Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program due to the potential exposure to dangerous pesticides, molds, and other hazardous substances.

Medical Clearance – In accordance with the provisions of Government Code 18931, a medical clearance is required from the California Department of Human Resources’ (Cal HR) Medical Officer. The medical clearance must be completed, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to extending an offer of employment.

Travel – The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area and throughout the State by various methods of transportation.

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:
4/11/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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.
• Statement of Qualifications –
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must answer the SOQ prompt in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the prompt in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.
  
  
  Please submit the SOQ typewritten, limited to no more than one (1) page in total length, using 12-point Arial font, that addresses the following:
  
  
  1. Please describe your education and experience that you feel makes you a good fit for this position.
  
  
  2. Please describe your chemical or microbial experience in a laboratory. Please include details including the instrumentation worked with, test methods used, analysis, and method validation experience.