Environmental Scientist

CalRecycle is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, Education and Outreach, where the incumbent will help strengthen the department’s efforts to support California Native American tribes, disadvantaged communities, low-income populations, farmworkers, and youth. Under the direction of an Environmental Program Manager, the scientist applies scientific, analytical, and field-based expertise to evaluate how CalRecycle programs impact these communities and integrates environmental justice and tribal priorities into statewide policies and initiatives. This position plays a key role in identifying opportunities to expand program participation, reduce environmental burdens, and enhance community benefits across CalRecycle programs. The Environmental Scientist conducts technical analyses using available data, including community science data, and performs on-site field visits to observe conditions firsthand and deepen understanding of local needs. The role collaborates closely with internal teams to strengthen grant programs, inform equitable access strategies, and support the design of outreach approaches to better integrate community and tribal priorities. The incumbent reviews CalRecycle programs, policies, and regulations to ensure consistency in the integration of environmental justice considerations and develops staff training and guidance to support departmentwide adoption of these practices.