On a quest for an opportunity to serve a diverse and talented executive team?

DTSC is seeking a Chief of Staff to be a strategic advisor to the Director and Senior Management team.

Our organization passionately serves California's people and communities through our commitment to seek environmental justice by protecting our environment from toxic substances; advancing the making of safer consumer products; and enhancing the economic vitality of communities by restoring contaminated land to a productive use.

If you can see yourself serving in this critical role, we invite you to apply today!

As Chief of Staff, you have the opportunity to:

• Work in partnership with the Director to develop the Director's Annual Priorities (Priorities) and associated performance metrics and milestones
• Develop tracking tools, reports, and a governance structure to ensure progress toward milestones and to communicate progress to the Executive Team
• Coordinate across DTSC's programs to ensure timely delivery of programs and services tied to the Priorities are within scope and budget
• Develop reporting and communication strategies on progress of Priorities for DTSC stakeholders, including Board of Environmental Safety (BES), legislative staff, CalEPA, and environmental justice and community activist groups

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

Working Conditions

A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position. The position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Click the link below for a special message from Director Williams on DTSC's culture:

Message from DTSC Director Meredith Williams

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-405961

Position #(s):
810-200-0756-001

Working Title:
Chief of Staff

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

Facility:
Headquarters

Department Information
This position is located at our Headquarters office in Downtown Sacramento, CA .

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC 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 California's people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufactures to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

DTSC Recruitment Survey

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

Special Requirements

Supplemental Application Questionnaire

This hiring process requires a timely response to a Supplemental Application Questionnaire to be recieved at a later date.

The Supplemental Application Questionnaire will be sent to all applicants via their CalCareer account within 2 weeks of the Final Filing Date listed on this Job Posting. Be sure to frequently check your CalCareer account for the instructions and submit your responses by the submission due date.

If you do not receive a message in your CalCareer account within two weeks of the final filing deadline, contact our Human Resources Office, as listed on this job posting.

This process will have a strict due date and only successful applicants will be allowed to continue in the hiring process.

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
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may 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:

Department of Toxic Substances Control
Attn: Talent Acquisition
P.O. Box 806

Sacramento , CA 95812-0806

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Toxic Substances Control
Talent Acquisition
1001 I Street

Sacramento , CA 95814-2828
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
08:00 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:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Relationship-building
• Detail-oriented
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Positive outlook

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

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.
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5249
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Aaron Robertson
(916) 708-2671
aaron.robertson@dtsc.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:
EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.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.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the "Application Instructions" section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 405961 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.

Foreign Degrees
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

https://www.naces.org

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Examination Information

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) , please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBFT

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.